About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Our corporate practice provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory compliance counseling to businesses of all sizes. Our team of seasoned attorneys offers a full spectrum of corporate legal services, including advising on mergers and acquisitions/dispositions, corporate governance, capital markets transactions, securities regulation, investment management, and private equity transactions.

We guide clients through their most important transactions, critical day-to-day matters, and the full range of issues that arise in a company’s life cycle. Our in-depth commercial and industry knowledge and experience provide guidance well beyond the mechanics of the law, allowing us to counsel clients on broader business implications and strategies.

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, our corporate attorneys regularly handle transactions of all sizes with a focus on the middle market, many of which have significant regulatory overlay such as those involving health care, energy, financial services, insurance and/or cross-border operations. Our creative and cost-effective solutions give clients the benefit of our many years of experience without the cost of unnecessary legal research or hours.

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Corporate/M&A - Virginia: Southern

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What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke has a stellar corporate practice, renowned for its capability serving as underwriter's counsel for public companies. It is noted for its activity in high-value M&A transactions nationally as well as in Canada. The team is particularly active on behalf of clients in the energy and financial services sectors.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm acted as transactional and regulatory counsel to PNM Resources on its announced $8.3 billion merger with AVANGRID.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Owen Gwathmey
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John Owen Gwathmey
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John Owen Gwathmey is much admired for his impressive corporate and securities practice. He is active in the retail and renewable energy sectors.
"John Owen Gwathmey is a top-tier lawyer."
David I Meyers
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David I Meyers
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David Meyers heads the corporate practice at Troutman Pepper. He is noted for his broad corporate practice, which encompasses securities offerings as well as M&A transactions.
Michael C McCann
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Michael C McCann
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Michael McCann undertakes high-value transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He represents clients in the energy sector, among others.
"He has quickly navigated through rapidly changing matters and applied his experience to find practical solutions to complex situations."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Virginia: Southern

Corporate/M&A

John Owen Gwathmey
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John Owen Gwathmey
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David I Meyers
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David I Meyers
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Michael C McCann
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Michael C McCann
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