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.
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Key clients
- TC Energy
- Equitrans Midstream Corporation (EQM)
- EQT Corporation
- Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC
- Pine Run Midstream, LLC
- Halliburton
- Epsilon Energy USA, Inc.
- BHE GT&S LLC
- Dominion Energy
- U.S. Steel Corporation
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Anthony Carna
McGuireWoods LLPPractice head
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Anthony Carna