Jay Hughes > McGuireWoods LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

McGuireWoods LLP’s oil and gas practice acts for a variety of clients in the oil and gas sector on a number of complex matters both in the transactional and regulatory space which include advice on exploration, development and production. From the firm’s Pittsburgh office, practice head Anthony Carna is a key contact for publicly traded and privately held energy companies on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and project development matters, while associate Molleigh Thomas is noted for her expertise in reviewing and drafting oil and gas lease transactions, mineral conveyances, and oil and gas title opinions. Houston lawyer Jay Hughes is noted for his experience guiding infrastructure funds through their transactional activities and joined the team from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in January 2024.

As a go-to for energy project developers in the Southeast, McGuireWoods LLP frequently assists with the acquisition, development and construction of major projects in the region, with Dominion Energy among its regular clients. The practice is well versed in first-of-their-kind developments and financings, and assisting new participants in the renewable energy market. Three lawyers jointly lead the practice group: Richmond-based M&A specialist Michael Woodard and projects and real estate development expert Breenen Keene, and Durham McCormick in Houston, who is a key contact for tax matters relating to renewable energy projects. At the San Francisco office, Evelyn Kim counsels clients on development, financing, acquisition and sale of solar, wind, battery energy storage and biomass projects. A further name to note is Chicago-based projects partner Timothy Callahan. Houston lawyer Jay Hughes, formerly of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, joined the team in January 2024 and regularly advises infrastructure funds on corporate finance and M&A.