Recognised for its ‘diverse practice in the energy and power sector,’ McGuireWoods LLP is capable of handling a range of high-profile and high-value transactions on behalf of energy, infrastructure, and utility companies. The energy industry team specializes in M&A, wholesale acquisitions, and advises on power purchase agreements and hedge transactions. With deep experience in a range of energy transactions, the group continues to attract new and impressive clients to its roster which includes notable names such as Dominion Services and NRG Energy. In Richmond, Joanne Katsantonis heads up the practice and represents public utilities, investors, and independent power producers in a variety of transactional and financing matters such as public company mergers, debt and equity offerings, and auction processes. Baltimore-based Brian Kelly co-heads the department and stands out for his expertise in M&A, energy project finance, and hedging transactions. The team also benefits from the prowess of Heather Welch Arbogast who is based in Baltimore and advises developers, power purchasers, and sponsors on transactions related to solar, wind, and battery storage.
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- 'McGuireWoods stands out as having a diverse practice in the energy and power sector.'
- 'They consistently have subject matter experts to bring in regardless of what specific issue there is.'
- 'The team is responsive and flexible to work on very demanding deals.'
Key clients
- Dominion Energy Services, Inc.
- NiSource Inc.
- NRG Energy Inc
Work highlights
- Represented NiSource in the $2.4 billion minority share sale of 19.9% equity interest of its regulated subsidiary Northern Indiana Public Service Co. to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners.
- Represented NRG Energy, Inc. in the $1.75 billion sale of 44% equity interest in its South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, a 2,645 MW nuclear facility to Constellation Energy Corporation.
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Practice head
Joanne Katsantonis; Brian Kelly
Other key lawyers
Heather Welch Arbogast; Emilie McNally; Jay Hughes