Serving clients in sectors ranging from industrials and information technology to real estate, McGuireWoods LLP‘s M&A practice operates across the middle-market spectrum. The team has developed a particular market reputation for its in-depth understanding of the energy and healthcare sectors, with the practice a key destination for advising major solar and wind developers on transactional matters and joint ventures. In Richmond, Michael Woodard heads up the M&A and energy transactions group, while the corporate and private equity team is steered by the Pittsburgh-based Thomas Zahn. Also in Richmond, Joanne Katsantonis has a proven track record in energy sector M&A, Patrick De Ridder's practice extends to working with businesses connected to South America, Europe and Asia, and Brian Hager maintains close relationships with the firm's manufacturing and construction clients. Charlotte-based lawyer Chris Scheurer guides national, regional and local clients through acquisitions and divestitures.

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Key clients

  • Dominion Energy Services, Inc.
  • NiSource, Inc.
  • 3D Systems Corporations
  • Reynolds Consumer Products LLC
  • Carpenter Co.
  • Origo hf
  • NRG Energy

Work highlights

  • Represented 3D Systems Corp. in its acquisition of Wematter, a Swedish 3D printer manufacturer.
  • Represented New Market Waste Solutions in its sale to Waste Harmonics.
  • Represented National Partners in Healthcare, LLC in its acquisition of MedStream Anesthesia Solutions.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Woodard, Thomas Zahn

Other key lawyers

Joanne Katsantonis, Patrick De Ridder, Chris Scheurer, Dave Hornyak, Brian Hager, Scott Westwood