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2022 McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference

October 25-26, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
2121 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX, USA, 75201

The 2022 McGuireWoods’ Independent Sponsor Conference returns to Dallas this fall. Day one will be dedicated to the always-popular speed networking event with day two focusing on informative panel sessions and the sharing of best practices. In 2021, more than 800 people from over 515 firms came together for our best conference yet. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the preeminent event for independent sponsors and capital partners.

All recordings from the 2021 sessions, including the results of our deal survey of independent sponsor transaction terms, are available for on-demand viewing. Our goal has always been to support meaningful connections and introductions of deal opportunities through our thought leadership, events and conferences.

Who Should Attend

Independent sponsors, family offices, private equity funds, other alternative investors, senior, unitranche and mezzanine lenders, and pensions and endowments.

*Please note this conference is only open to independent sponsors and capital providers.

Registration Pricing

$195 for independent sponsors; $295 for capital providers. Discounts are available for multiple attendees from the same company.

For details on hotel accomodations, please see our location information.

This is what attendees are saying

“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