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Flexibility drives resilience. Regulation should enable, not restrain. Progress depends on permission to adapt.   In the seventh article of our “Breathing Life Back Into Subprime Offices” series, the McGuireWoods LLP London #realestate team explores how modernising permitted development rights could unlock faster, lower-cost transitions between compatible commercial uses – such as office to education.   As Danielle St Pierre MRTPI, Hybrid Planning & Development, noted: “Changes to the Use Classes Order in 2020 have provided much greater flexibility in respect of existing commercial premises. This enables buildings previously used for light industrial, retail or even medical facilities to be converted to office use, which previously required full planning permission. This is a step in the right direction, however, there are still a number of restrictions, including conditions attached to previous planning permissions, which prevent such changes of use and cause unnecessary delays.”   Too many viable buildings are stuck in limbo due to rigid planning classifications. As Harry Neal, St Anselm, put it: “An increased ability to flip between different uses and not require planning permission would be super helpful – particularly for educational use, which is not too dissimilar to office use.”   By streamlining low-impact changes of use, we can reduce legal and admin costs, speed up project delivery, and help preserve vital employment infrastructure.   It’s a small regulatory shift – with potentially transformative results.   Read the full article. https://lnkd.in/gNYBsAuh   Explore the full series and resources on the landing page. https://lnkd.in/eGE-ExZi   #BreathingLifeBack #SubprimeOffices #RetrofitStrategy #CommercialRealEstate #IndustryRoundtable #CallsforAction

In episode 114 of The Corner Series, McGuireWoods LLP partner and regular host Geoffrey Cockrell steps into the guest seat, while Gordon Maner, CEO of the AMB group of companies and co-founder of Frontline Healthcare Partners, takes on hosting duties. They explore critical dynamics in healthcare M&A, from preparing first-time sellers for the rigors of a transaction to navigating the delicate partnership between #privateequity buyers and founder-led businesses. They discuss current market conditions, the resurgence of provider services deal activity and why focusing on market power rather than investor type makes more sense for regulation. https://lnkd.in/gPbgF3dk

Kudos for Kutrow: On Oct. 15, 2025, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press presented McGuireWoods LLP partner Brad Kutrow with its Freedom of the Press Pro Bono Award. The honor recognizes Kutrow’s leadership in the Protecting Journalists Pro Bono Program (ProJourn), a national initiative that provides journalists and news organizations with the legal resources needed to serve their communities effectively. “The essential work of local news organizations — keeping communities informed — can hinge on their access to legal assistance,” Kutrow said. “I am honored to back local journalism in North Carolina through the ProJourn program.” https://lnkd.in/gat8Bz54 Pictured from left: McGuireWoods’ Jeffrey Chapman, Angie Zimmern, Brad Kutrow, Lauren Mann, Stephen Foresta

In late September, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network posted a notice to the Federal Register soliciting comments on a proposed “Survey of the Costs of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Compliance” to be completed by nonbank financial institutions. On Oct. 9, #FinCEN published FAQs clarifying the requirements around filing suspicious activity reports. Both actions point to an effort to ease compliance costs and align compliance efforts with law enforcement priorities. Read on to learn what these actions mean for #financialinstitutions. https://lnkd.in/gAT9F2V2 McGuireWoods LLP authors: Jeff Hanna, Elissa Baur, Patrick A. Wallace

McGuireWoods LLP’s nationally recognized #privateequity team advised Serata Capital Partners (SCP) in its strategic partnership with EventLink Group, an experiential marketing platform specializing in brand activations and customer acquisition engagements. The backing from SCP will allow EventLink to accelerate expansion into new verticals, invest further in digital and physical logistics, and pursue targeted strategic acquisitions while continuing to operate independently, according to Serata. Dallas partner Stuart Rasley led the McGuireWoods team representing SCP. Partners Brian Coughlan and Shahrooz Shahnavaz also advised on the transaction. https://lnkd.in/g-HPqEnw #mergersandacquisitions

This article is the first of a three-part series examining #middlemarket #investment opportunities across the rapidly evolving theranostics ecosystem. Theranostics — the practice of melding precision diagnostics with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy — has become a central focus in contemporary oncology, enabling more accurate patient selection, earlier intervention and an improved risk-benefit profile compared with conventional systemic therapies. With the global theranostics market valued at approximately $4.3 billion in 2024 and projected to exceed $12.7 billion by 2029, growth is outpacing the development and maturation of the underlying infrastructure. This imbalance presents a compelling opportunity set for scaled, high-margin platform building. Read on for a look at the sector’s secular growth drivers and competitive dynamics. https://lnkd.in/gq28M67f #privateequity #healthcareprivateequity McGuireWoods LLP authors: Kevin Madagan, Jessica Vaughn, Ph.D.

Law360 quoted McGuireWoods LLP partner Gregory Riegle in an Oct. 8, 2025, story on the increased challenges data center projects face to win local regulatory approvals.   Because local officials and residents subject #datacenters to greater scrutiny, data center applicants and their counsel must prepare meticulously to answer questions from local officials, counter public opposition and get their message out to the community, Riegle said.  For example, he said, “If you walk into a room of decision-makers or stakeholders without an answer on power and utility infrastructure, you’re going to be on the back foot from the beginning.” https://lnkd.in/efi6bqvH #realestate

The PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, recently proposed in the U.S. Senate, represents a comprehensive effort to modernize #pipeline safety regulations, address evolving risks and enhance the resilience of the nation’s #energyinfrastructure.   Pipeline operators should review the bill’s new requirements and assess their compliance strategies in anticipation of forthcoming regulatory changes. Read on to learn more about how the proposed law would increase enforcement of safety rules. https://lnkd.in/evn-7bHr   McGuireWoods LLP authors: Louis Rogers, Drew Gann, Christina Bassick, Brian Jackson, Mitchell Diles, Eric Mothander  

Another incredible McGuireWoods LLP Independent Sponsor Conference is in the books. Day 2 featured more connections, more insights and more opportunities for independent sponsors and capital providers. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this year’s conference the best one yet. See you next year. https://lnkd.in/djw5TU-B #MWISC25 #independentsponsor #privateequity

McGuireWoods achieved a nationwide ranking for its commercial real estate capabilities and London partners Callum Hassall, Dan Peyton and Francesca Titus earned individual recognition in Chambers UK 2026, the authoritative guide to top lawyers and law firms in the United Kingdom. Chambers UK awarded the firm a nationwide ranking for representing real estate clients in matters valued at £50-150 million. Clients quoted in the Chambers UK guide praised the team, which includes Hassall and associates Hannah Irish and Rend Beresford, for its legal acumen, market knowledge and forward-thinking approach. Hassall was recognized for representing clients in #commercialrealestate transactions; Peyton, managing partner of the firm’s London office, was ranked for the 10th time by Chambers UK for representing employers; and Titus was recognized in the Financial Crimes: Individuals Category.   https://lnkd.in/eVXmqTwq #employmentlaw #realestate #whitecollarlitigation