News and Insights
Articles 3 results
2.04.19
Speaking from Experience: Setting Yourself Up for a Successful Dental Practice Acquisition
William J. Kohler, Detroit-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group, and R. Craig Woods, Dallas-based member in Dykema's Dental Service Organizations Industry Group, have…
1.07.19
Best Practices for Sellers in the Evolving DSO Marketplace
William J. Kohler, Detroit-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group, and R. Craig Woods, Dallas-based member in Dykema's Dental Service Organizations Industry Group, have co…
5.01.04
This note explains the plight of intellectual property owners in Chile and the potential effects of the US-CFTA on this illegal form of trade. Beginning with the background and history of the US-CFTA…
Events 9 results
7.15.26
13th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations
Welcome back to the Definitive Conference for DSOs, proudly hosted by Dykema’s DSO Industry Group! This award-winning conference is the highest anticipated DSO event of the year and is set to bring…
8.06.25
12th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations
Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference brings hundreds of the greatest thought leaders in the industry, all in the same place, for three…
7.10.24
11th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations
Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference brings hundreds of the greatest thought leaders in the industry, all in the same place, for three…
Legal Alerts 2 results
9.21.26
Bill Introduced To Establish New Federal Corporate Practice of Medicine Restrictions
On September 16, 2026, the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Largely modeled after Oregon’s Senate Bill 951, this bill…
3.26.25
Are You Ready for HB 3749? Texas Medical Spa Owners, Here's What You Need to Know
The Texas Legislature is taking a closer look at the growing medical spa industry with the introduction of House Bill 3749 (HB 3749), proposed by Rep. Angelia Orr on March 4, 2025. This bill could…
Press Mentions 6 results
October-November 2026
Dykema’s 2026 M&A Outlook Survey and Contributors Receive National Media Coverage
Several regional and national media outlets referenced Dykema’s 2026 M&A Outlook Survey.
10.16.26
"How proposed restrictions on corporate practice of medicine could affect hospitals"
HFMA cites Dykema’s analysis of proposed federal restrictions on physician practice ownership, non-competes, MSOs and clinical decision-making.
9.22.26
“Structure, Regulation, and the Second Bite (ft. Craig Woods and Dean Gould, Dykema)”
What can healthcare organizations do today to better position themselves for a future transaction? Dykema’s Craig Woods and Dean Gould joined Cayse Llorens on The Cordea Operator’s Edge Podcast for a…
Press Releases 23 results
10.22.26
Dykema’s 2026 M&A Outlook Survey: Dealmaker Confidence Slips, AI Moves from Tool to Target
Dykema’s 2026 M&A Outlook Survey, released today, depicts a dealmaking landscape marked by growing caution. Among the executives, bankers, private equity leaders, and advisors surveyed, just over half…
9.18.26
30 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 17 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…
4.24.26
Dykema Advises Avecina Medical on Strategic Partnership with HCA Healthcare
Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, Avecina Medical, on its partnership with HCA Healthcare. Avecina Medical operates urgent care clinics that provide walk-in medical services for non-life…
Publications 2 results
10.22.26
Industry Analysis: Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare and life sciences ranked third among industries expected to see the most M&A activity this year, cited by 30% of respondents to our annual M&A survey and trailing only technology and data…
10.30.25
M&A Sector Spotlight: Healthcare
The healthcare M&A market is entering 2026 with a strong sense of strategic momentum, particularly among private equity investors and tech-forward operators.
Speaking Engagements 10 results
9.04.25
Aesthetic Practice Diagnosis - Building, Protecting & Selling
Craig Woods and Zack Hoard will be featured speakers at the Aesthetic Next 6.0 conference, presenting the Learning Lab, “Aesthetic Practice Diagnosis - Building, Protecting & Selling.” The conference…
5.03.25
It’s All About the Details: Key Essentials Necessary for Starting a Successful MedSpa
Craig was a panelist discussing everything from business planning to compliance and growth and sustainability at the CORE Mastery Aesthetic Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.
2.17.25
Planning for Your Future Can't Wait
Criag joined a panel alongside CLA, TUSK, and Live Oak Bank to discuss the importance of planning for your future as a MedSpa owner.
Webinars 3 results
5.25.22
Consolidation Trends in Oral Surgery
Dean Gould and Craig Woods served as featured presenters for the Provident Healthcare Partners presentation, "Consolidation Trends in Oral Surgery" on May 25, 2022.
5.12.20
Reigniting Dentistry and the DSO Industry, Dykema DSO Webinar Exclusive
To address the concerns in the dental marketplace, Dykema’s DSO team gathered many of the industry’s top thought-leaders for an exclusive, in-depth series of live conversations. Together, we discussed…
