Brian Hager > McGuireWoods LLP > Richmond, United States > Lawyer Profile

McGuireWoods LLP
GATEWAY PLAZA
800 EAST CANAL STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23219
VIRGINIA
United States
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Position

Brian has extensive experience advising public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, securities offerings and corporate governance matters. He represents clients across a broad range of industries including manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, finance and insurance.

Brian volunteers with Central Virginia Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Hotline program, and frequently lectures on mergers and acquisitions and venture capital at the Washington and Lee University.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market (sub-$500m)

A regular fixture on mid-market M&A deals across the US, McGuireWoods LLP handles a steady stream of transactions for public and private companies and private equity funds. Primarily recognized for its strength in the healthcare and energy areas, during 2023/24 the team additionally demonstrated strong activity in transactions involving the consumer, industrials, technology, financial services, and real estate spheres. From Richmond, Michael Woodard chairs the M&A and energy transactions areas and has a focus on representing buyers and sellers of energy assets. Pittsburgh-based Thomas Zahn spearheads the corporate and private equity department and maintains a broad transactional practice that spans deals in the healthcare, energy, infrastructure, consumer products, and technology spaces, among others. Other notable practitioners in Richmond include Joanne Katsantonis, who is recommended for energy-related M&A; Patrick De Ridder, who brings to bear significant cross-border experience; and Brian Hager, who specializes in advising private and public companies on corporate and M&A transactions. The team also includes transactional energy specialist Jay Hughes, who splits his time between Houston and Richmond, and Charlotte-based corporate and private equity partner Chris Scheurer.