Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : Virginia: Southern
Band 1
Contact number
804 775 1000Chambers Review
McGuireWoods is a preeminent outfit with strong roots in Richmond. It is regularly called upon to handle complex M&A transactions and noted for its expert representation of major energy clients in large transactions and financings. The team is further noted for providing clients with day-to-day business advice.
Work Highlights
- McGuireWoods advised Dominion Energy in the $14 billion sale of its three natural gas distribution companies to Enbridge.
Strengths
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"McGuireWoods is an excellent resource - the lawyers are timely, efficient, highly knowledgeable and extremely detail-oriented."
"McGuireWoods did a terrific job in a difficult situation. The lawyers aren't just working from a playbook - the advice is practical and the team can pivot easily. It's outstanding."
"McGuireWoods is simply the best. Each part of the team is integral to our success on matters. They're all knowledgeable and able to support the deal."
"McGuireWoods is an excellent resource - the lawyers are timely, efficient, highly knowledgeable and extremely detail-oriented."
"McGuireWoods did a terrific job in a difficult situation. The lawyers aren't just working from a playbook - the advice is practical and the team can pivot easily. It's outstanding."
"McGuireWoods is simply the best. Each part of the team is integral to our success on matters. They're all knowledgeable and able to support the deal."
Notable Practitioners
Joanne Katsantonis enjoys an excellent reputation for her expertise in corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and financings. She frequently acts for clients in the energy sector.
"Joanne is the absolute best lawyer I have had the pleasure of working with or sitting across the table from. I would recommend her to anyone."
"Joanne has been wonderful to work with on our M&A transaction. She brings a level of sophistication and confidence that can only be found in an attorney with broad experience and true expertise. I would recommend her team to any company in search of M&A counsel."
Michael Woodard has considerable experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions, especially in matters relating to the energy and natural resources sectors.
Brian Hager advises both private and public companies on a range of corporate mandates, including mergers and acquisitions, investments and governance issues. His client base is drawn from a variety of sectors such as manufacturing, retail and finance.
"He is consistent, available, enjoyable to work with, and deeply knowledgeable about our industry."
"He is an excellent lawyer with good commercial awareness and he provides clear advice."
"Brian and his team treat us like a priority. He's a wonderful attorney and we trust him implicitly."
Ranked Lawyers at
McGuireWoods LLP
Virginia: Southern