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McGuireWoods LLP

Corporate/M&A

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McGuireWoods LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Virginia: Southern

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
McGuireWoods is a preeminent outfit with strong roots in Richmond. It is regularly called upon to handle complex M&A transactions and noted for its expert representation of major energy clients in large transactions and financings. The team is further noted for providing clients with day-to-day business advice.
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Work Highlights

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  • McGuireWoods LLP represented 3D Systems Corp in the USD123 million sale of its Geomagic software portfolio to the manufacturing intelligence division of Hexagon AB.

Strengths

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  • We truly value McGuireWoods' strategic insight and input on structuring, negotiating, market intelligence, and "gut feel" for key transaction points.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • McGuireWoods understands our business, the market and our people.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joanne Katsantonis
    Joanne Katsantonis

    Joanne Katsantonis

    Joanne Katsantonis enjoys an excellent reputation for her expertise in corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and financings. She frequently acts for clients in the energy sector.

    • Joanne is a long-time superstar in the M&A space.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Joanne has spent decades in the industry and always puts client service as her first priority.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Joanne is very prominent in the market.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Brian Hager
    Brian Hager

    Brian Hager

    Brian Hager advises both private and public companies on a range of corporate mandates, including mergers and acquisitions, investments and governance issues. His client base is drawn from a variety of sectors such as manufacturing, retail and finance.

    • Brian is a fantastic M&A lead. He deals with challenging and fast-paced opposing counsels and remains calm and collegial.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Brian is attentive and engaged, I think very highly of him.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Michael B. Woodard
    Michael B. Woodard

    Michael B. Woodard

    Michael Woodard has considerable experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions, especially in matters relating to the energy and natural resources sectors.

    • Michael knows what we want and understands the needs of shareholders, he's very attuned to the business side beyond the legal side.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Emilie McNally
    Emilie McNally

    Emilie McNally

    Emilie McNally has a burgeoning practice acting for clients in M&A transactions. She frequently represents clients in the energy and power sectors.

    • Emilie is extremely good in the M&A space and is very responsive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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