The Corner Series

McGuireWoods

“The Corner Series” is a multiperspective podcast series by McGuireWoods featuring commentaries from lawyers, bankers and a number of specialists about the developments and issues dominating today’s middle-market private equity. Tune in with McGuireWoods partner, Geoff Cockrell as he and specialists share real-world insight to help enhance your knowledge. McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do gives our clients a competitive edge in everything they do. Our law firm, over its 186-year history, has earned the loyalty of our many long-standing clients with a deep understanding of their businesses, and broad skills in corporate transactions, high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory and compliance matters. To learn more about our discussions, please email host Geoff Cockrell at gcockrell@mcguirewoods.com or visit our website at mcguirewoods.com. This series was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this series, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this installment. The views, information or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This series should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 122: When the First Fundraise Is in the Bank, With Henry Yan

    “Fund one is tough,” says Henry Yan, principal at Whistler Capital Partners, reflecting on the firm’s successful first fundraise. In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Henry unpacks the challenges and opportunities of raising capital as an emerging manager in today’s competitive fundraising environment. Tune in for his thoughts about the use of placement agents for emerging managers, the importance of co-investment opportunities in building LP relationships and the increasing focus by European investors on U.S. lower middle-market buyout opportunities. Connect and Learn More☑️ Henry Yan | LinkedIn ☑️ Whistler Capital | LinkedIn ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

    21 min
  2. 12 JAN

    Episode 121: New and Evolving Investor Theses, With Rebecca Springer

    “We’re predicting that 2026 will be a bit stronger than 2025 in terms of overall deal activity,” says Rebecca Springer, director of market development at Bailey & Company, a healthcare-dedicated investment banking group. In a three-part installment of the “Corner Series Shorts” format, where McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell dives into a narrower topic with experts, Rebecca shares her outlook on 2026. What’s the next big wave in healthcare private equity investing? Healthcare consumerization. “That’s anything cash pay,” Rebecca explains. “Let’s avoid the reimbursement risk altogether and avoid most of the stroke-of-the-pen risk that we see across different healthcare sectors. Think plastics and concierge.” Rebecca offers a forward-looking perspective on other evolving theses, such as medical equipment services. Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Springer | LinkedIn ☑️ Bailey & Company | LinkedIn | X ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that Bailey & Co. makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Bailey & Co. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent investment advice from a licensed professional or attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action. This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the...

    11 min
  3. 9 JAN

    Episode 120: PPM Deals in 2026, With Rebecca Springer

    “We’re predicting that 2026 will be a bit stronger than 2025 in terms of overall deal activity,” says Rebecca Springer, director of market development at Bailey & Company, a healthcare-dedicated investment banking group. In a three-part installment of the “Corner Series Shorts” format, where McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell dives into a narrower topic with experts, Rebecca shares her outlook on 2026. In this episode, Rebecca reviews the outlook for physician practice management (PPM) deals in 2026. She explains why she expects to see a “modest increase” in PPM activity relative to 2025 and shares other insights about the market, including the future of large PPM platforms and the “mixed picture” of dental. Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Springer | LinkedIn ☑️ Bailey & Company | LinkedIn | X ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that Bailey & Co. makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Bailey & Co. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent investment advice from a licensed professional or attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action. This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you...

    12 min
  4. 8 JAN

    Episode 119: The 2026 Forecast for Deal Activity, with Rebecca Springer

    “We're predicting that 2026 will be a bit stronger than 2025 in terms of overall deal activity," says Rebecca Springer, director of market development at Bailey & Company, a healthcare-dedicated investment banking group. In the latest installment of the “Corner Series Shorts” format, where host Geoff Cockrell dives into a narrower topic with experts, Rebecca unpacks where the deal activity is landing, why there are opportunities for small and mid-sized employers to self-insure, and what factors are keeping the landscape of cost-containment vendors fragmented. Stay tuned for two more episodes featuring Rebecca coming soon.   Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Springer | LinkedIn ☑️ Bailey & Company | LinkedIn | X ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that Bailey & Co. makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Bailey & Co. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent investment advice from a licensed professional or attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action. This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no...

    10 min
  5. 16/12/2025

    Episode 118: Opportunities in Lower Middle-Market Healthcare, With Ben Mackay

    Lower middle-market private equity in government-reimbursed healthcare requires a different playbook — one that balances controlling ownership with founder retention to build long-term value. Evolve Capital has become a subject matter expert in the Medicare-reimbursed home healthcare space, and principal Ben Mackay shares the playbooks with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell. Tune in for Ben’s insights about other opportunities in the market — including home healthcare with attached hospice, autism services and specialty pharmacies that cater to pets. Connect and Learn More☑️ Ben Mackay | LinkedIn ☑️ Evolve Capital | LinkedIn ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

    20 min
  6. 03/12/2025

    Episode 117: Women's Health as Clinical and Economic Imperatives, with Priya Bathija

    As founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, Priya Bathija encourages healthcare leaders to ask questions, starting with, “How does this impact women differently?” Nyoo Health helps leaders align, inspire and execute initiatives that strengthen women’s health services and position their organizations at the forefront of care. In this conversation with McGuireWoods’ Micaela Enger and Gretchen Townshend, Priya reveals where returns on investment in women’s health truly lie — clinically, socially and economically. She also addresses persistent challenges such as payment disparities, the need for provider education across specialties and the importance of co-creating solutions between startups and health systems. As she explains, “There is an increased acknowledgement in the healthcare sector that women’s health needs to be a priority. After all, we’re 51% of the population.” Connect and Learn More☑️ Priya Bathija | LinkedIn ☑️ Nyoo Health | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram ☑️ Micaela Enger | LinkedIn ☑️ Gretchen Townshend | LinkedIn ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or...

    47 min
  7. 19/11/2025

    Episode 116: What’s Next in the Psychedelics Market, With Matt Brockmeier and Rebecca Nicholson

    A range of new mental health treatments are available to Western medicine, and practitioners are figuring out how to use them effectively. Matt Brockmeier, co-founder and chief legal officer at Entheogyn and of counsel at Antithesis Law, joins Rebecca Nicholson, foundation director and wellness advisor at Prime Quadrant, to explore this evolving landscape with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell. Matt discusses the tension between state and federal laws shaping access to psychedelics and controlled substances, while Rebecca contrasts the investment dynamics of cannabis versus psychedelics, emphasizing mental health over recreation. They examine specialized investor appetite, the medical community’s evolving response and the ancillary wellness modalities supporting comprehensive mental health transformation. Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Nicholson | LinkedIn ☑️ Prime Quadrant ☑️ Matt Brockmeier | LinkedIn ☑️ Entheogyn ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast...

    24 min
  8. 28/10/2025

    Episode 115: Tracking the Fast-Growing Payor Services Market, with Patrick Keavy

    Payor services is an “enormous marketplace,” says Patrick Keavy, managing director at Bailey & Co. In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Patrick, who focuses on payor services within healthcare, shares his insights about the market and its future. Tune in as he reviews the growth of employer-sponsored healthcare, cost-containment strategies that companies can leverage, and the results of his research into the verticals and subverticals that Bailey & Co. covers.  Request a copy of Bailey & Co.’s report “The Rise of Cost Containment in Employer-Funded Healthcare.” Connect and Learn More☑️ Patrick Keavy | LinkedIn ☑️ Bailey & Co | LinkedIn | X  ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

    27 min

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“The Corner Series” is a multiperspective podcast series by McGuireWoods featuring commentaries from lawyers, bankers and a number of specialists about the developments and issues dominating today’s middle-market private equity. Tune in with McGuireWoods partner, Geoff Cockrell as he and specialists share real-world insight to help enhance your knowledge. McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do gives our clients a competitive edge in everything they do. Our law firm, over its 186-year history, has earned the loyalty of our many long-standing clients with a deep understanding of their businesses, and broad skills in corporate transactions, high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory and compliance matters. To learn more about our discussions, please email host Geoff Cockrell at gcockrell@mcguirewoods.com or visit our website at mcguirewoods.com. This series was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this series, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this installment. The views, information or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This series should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

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