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“This is the best conference out there for independent sponsors and one our firm never misses. The speakers are engaging, and the networking is very valuable, especially the speed networking day. We have found pivotal partners each time we attend. This is a must attend event for anyone in the independent sponsor space and can't recommend it enough.”
- Thomas Ince, Managing Director at LP First Capital
“We attended the McGuire Woods Independent Sponsor Conference with the hopes of widening our network of contacts. We were absolutely amazed by the amount and quality of connections that we made. Our team of 5 professionals met with over 65 firms in two days. The format and the McGuire Woods app allowed us to efficiently target and set up meetings with high quality independent sponsors.”
- Richard Petrocelli, Saratoga Partners
“The McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference has always been an important part of the M&A ecosystem – and 2021 was no exception.”
- Cameron Coley, Plexus Capital
“It was great being back at the McGuireWoods LLP Independent Sponsor Conference this year. Being back in person and connecting with people face to face has reminded me – Partnership is why Bassett Creek exists…”
- Rob Bauer, Bassett Creek Services
“Words will never be able to adequately convey the absolute pleasure it was to attend the 2021 McGuireWoods Independent Sponsors Conference. Not only was I able to develop several new relationships and see several old friends, but I was also able to cement a few relationships whom I had only met via ZOOM/WebEx during COVID.”
- Chadd Hunt, The Higro Group
“Thank you to Jon Finger and everyone at McGuireWoods LLP for once again putting together an incredible Independent Sponsor Conference last week in Dallas. I can comfortably say that this year's event was the best yet!”
- Justin Crane, Ceiba Capital Partners
“Was great to be back at the iconic McGuireWoods LLP, Independent Sponsor Conference in Dallas, Texas.”
- Edward Crawford, Coltala Holdings
“This conference’s increased popularity show[s] that capital providers recognize the transactional and operational value-add from independent sponsors.”
- Niklas James, Siddis Group
"The McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference is the gold standard in the industry. We have been to several similar events over the years, but none come close to this one in terms of scale and productivity. It is the ‘don't-miss event’ of the year."
- Grant Kornman, Managing Partner, NCK Capital
“For a short event, you can’t beat it. You leave with your thumb on the pulse of the industry, with fresh perspectives from your peers and colleagues, and most importantly, with new capital partner relationships and ideas. McGuireWoods is a major hub of our industry and has become an invaluable resource and partner for Starboard.”
- Andrew Runk, Managing Director, Starboard Capital Partners
“Without question, McGuireWoods is bringing value to all parties involved in independent sponsor transactions, and last year’s conference is one example of that. I was impressed by both the quantity and quality of attendees, and the panel topics were well-chosen, with good execution. The conference was extremely well-done in all respects and was very helpful for me on multiple fronts, including networking.”
- Wyche H. Walton, Managing Partner, Walton Capital Management LLC
“This is the best conference out there connecting independent sponsors and capital partners active in the IS space. Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, and we met several new capital partners at that conference with whom we’ve explored opportunities in 2018 already. This is a must-attend event for anyone active in the PE space who wants to work with independents and sponsors looking for quality, engaged capital partners.”
- Todd Dauphinais, Managing Partner, Clavis Capital Partners
“Our team has exclusively focused on investing in partnership with independent sponsors since our founding two decades ago. The inaugural 2017 McGuireWoods conference was a superior event for networking and learning for the burgeoning Independent Sponsor investing community, the best we’ve attended to date. We view the 2018 conference as a ‘need to be there’ event for our firm and other Capital Providers focusing on this investing community.”
- Nick Russell, Partner, Tuckerman Capital
“Attending the McGuireWoods IS Conference in October was one of the best things my partner and I did in 2017. It provided our, less than year old firm at the time, an incredible boost in developing relationships with a broader range of capital providers."
- Rena Clark, Managing Partner, Laurel Oak Capital Partners

2022 McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference

October 25-26, 2022

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