In this episode of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, Bart Walker and Kevin McGinnis, partners at McGuireWoods, explore the leadership qualities that distinguish top-performing law firm leaders. They emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, maintaining visibility within the organization, and consistently recognizing team contributions as key drivers of culture, engagement, and
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Chicago Pacific Invests in Nexben
By Trey Andrews
Chicago Pacific Founders (CPF) has announced an investment in Nexben.
Nexben, founded in 2015 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a fintech company that provides plan administration and payment solutions for the benefits industry.
CPF, founded in 2014 and based in Chicago and San Francisco, is a private equity firm focused on…
Opportunities in Home and Alternate Site Infusion, With Don Hooker
Home and alternate-site infusion therapy is a highly fragmented market. Just two large players command 35% to 40% market share while more than 800 smaller providers making up the remainder. And that fragmentation is exactly what’s drawing private equity interest.
Don Hooker, director of research at Bourne Partners, a leading life science investment…
SEC and FinCEN Hit Broker-Dealer for Sweeping AML Compliance Failures
On March 6, 2026, the SEC and FinCEN announced parallel enforcement actions against a New York-based registered broker-dealer for systemic anti-money laundering (“AML”) failures, imposing combined penalties of $80 million – the largest ever imposed against a broker-dealer for BSA violations. FinCEN’s $80 million headline penalty includes credits of $20 million each to the SEC and FINRA, with $35 million payable directly to the Treasury; the SEC separately imposed a $20 million penalty and a censure. This alert summarizes the key findings, penalties, and practical takeaways for broker-dealers and other financial institutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Serent Invests in Saisystems
Serent Capital has announced an investment in Saisystems Health.
Saisystems, founded in 1987 and based in Shelton, Connecticut, is a provider of revenue cycle management and electronic health record solutions for physicians serving skilled nursing facilities.
Serent, founded in 2008 and with offices in San Francisco and Austin, Texas, is a growth-focused private…
McGuireWoods’ 2026 Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference
This year’s Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, hosted by McGuireWoods, will take place April 29-30, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago.
The two-day event brings together investors, healthcare executives, lenders, and advisors to discuss healthcare M&A activity, regulatory trends, and emerging opportunities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: NewSpring Leads Investment in Honest Health
NewSpring Healthcare has led a $140 million capital raise for Honest Health, according to a news release.
Honest Health, formed in 2021 and based in Nashville, partners with health systems to support value-based care models, particularly for Medicare patients.
NewSpring Healthcare is a sector-focused strategy of NewSpring Capital. NewSpring, founded in 1999…
Advice and Observations From David Pivnick on Building Elite and Winning Careers at the Highest Level
By Trey Andrews
In this webinar turned episode of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, Scott Becker sits down with David Pivnick, partner at McGuireWoods, to discuss the habits, perspective, and discipline that often underpin long-term professional success.
Their conversation touches on setting meaningful goals, showing up consistently, focusing on individual strengths, maintaining balance with…
CalPrivacy Ramps Up Privacy Enforcement
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) is entering an aggressive new phase of privacy regulation and enforcement, of which companies doing business in California should be aware. CalPrivacy already brought enforcement actions against many companies, maintains over 100 active investigations and has signaled an increased pace of enforcement.
Seven Hills Closes New Fund With $235 Million
Seven Hills Capital has announced the closing of its second fund.
The fund, Seven Hills Capital Fund II, closed at its $235 million hard cap. McGuireWoods LLP provided legal counsel in connection with the fundraising.
Seven Hills, founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, seeks control equity investments exclusively in healthcare. The firm targets…