McGuireWoods LLP is regularly sought out for its expertise handling heavyweight transactions concerning energy companies and assets, providing trusted counsel to some of the largest retail electricity providers in the country. Beyond transactional expertise that encompasses both conventional energy portfolios and a growing volume of renewable and clean energy developments, the firm demonstrates notable energy regulation expertise and regularly drafts, negotiates and advises on supply and partnership agreements. Team head and Richmond-based Joanne Katsantonis continues to be a key contact for a range of clients that include public utilities, financial sponsors, and independent power producers, most recently overseeing transactions involving nuclear, LNG and renewable assets. Operating out of Baltimore, Brian Kelly chairs the firm’s energy industry team and often receives multiple instructions from clients looking to capitalize on his M&A, project development, and commercial expertise, while Houston-based Edmund Daniels is particularly revered for his strong track record on joint venture mandates. Baltimore’s Heather Welch Arbogast is regularly engaged by retail energy providers for complex, multi-faceted transactions. Emilie McNally has been predominantly active on LNG and battery storage mandates, advising clients from Richmond.

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Key clients

  • Dominion Energy Services, Inc.
  • EDF Trading Holdings LLC
  • NiSource Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented EDF Trading Holdings LLC in the sale of EDF Energy Services to BP.
  • Represented Dominion Energy, Inc. in the $690 million sale of Hope Gas, Inc., to an infrastructure fund launched by Ullico Inc., an insurance and financial services holding company.
  • Representing NiSource in the $2.4 billion minority share sale of 19.9% equity interest of its regulated subsidiary Northern Indiana Public Service Co. or NIPSCO to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, Blackstone’s dedicated Infrastructure group, with additional equity commitment of $250 million to fund ongoing capital requirements.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joanne Katsantonis, Brian Kelly

Other key lawyers

Edmund Daniels, Heather Welch Arbogast, Emilie McNally