Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

Energy issues and their economic, environmental, political and legal implications have never been more important, and for over half a century, McGuireWoods has been a highly regarded player in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world.

Our energy practice is recognized for the depth of its bench (more than 100 interdisciplinary lawyers, and consultants from our subsidiary, McGuireWoods Consulting) and the extent of our experience, which crosses sectors and legal practice areas. We represent electric and gas utilities; independent and renewable generation developers; coal, natural gas, uranium, petroleum, and renewable fuel suppliers; and maturing clean tech companies and start-ups (biomass, hydroelectric, solar and wind). Our team experience also includes the financing, organization management, purchase and sale of energy projects, ventures and resources, as well as corporate transactions, high-profile litigation and navigation of countless regulatory landmines.

In the past year alone, we have defended Fortune 100 companies in landmark litigation and represented clients in multibillion-dollar deals. We represent nearly 20 percent of the nation’s utilities. We have a nationwide renewables practice focusing on utility and largescale wind and solar projects on behalf of developers and acquirers. Our lawyers and consultants understand the energy business, the regulatory environment and the myriad of complex challenges facing energy-related businesses.