Brendan McGuire is an associate in the firm’s Corporate Services practice group, where he assists firm clients with a variety of transactions. With a deep understanding of regulated industries and complex transactional structures, Brendan supports clients in navigating growth opportunities, operations compliance and legal risk. This multidisciplinary foundation enables Brendan to approach each engagement with precision, strategy and attention to emerging legal trends.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Brendan focuses on midmarket M&A transactions, supporting private companies through deal negotiation, diligence and closing. Brendan assists clients through drafting transactional documents, coordinating executive communications and flagging key issues that impact valuation or deal structure. A significant portion of his work includes regulatory support post-closing, ensuring that each transition is smooth and that business operations remain intact during these sensitive times.

Regulatory Health Care

Brendan advises clients on nursing home compliance investigations and certificate of need (CON) applications. He assists clients responding to agency inquiries, preparing internal materials and helping providers navigate state-level CON requirements tied to facility expansions or service changes. Brendan’s background in health law provides critical insight into the intersection of patient care, operational integrity and regulatory compliance issues.

Cannabis Law

Brendan provides wide-ranging support to cannabis clients across transaction, regulatory and operational domains. Contributions span business formation, licensing, regulatory compliance and development of daily operating procedures. Brendan advises on state-by-state regulatory frameworks, and ensures clients implement policies which minimize risk in this volatile legal landscape.