McGuireWoods Praised for Outstanding Performance in Chambers Global 2025

McGuireWoods has recently been acknowledged for its exceptional performance in the Chambers and Partners’ 2025 Global Guide, particularly in the realm of U.S. energy regulatory and transactional work. Notably, the firm has been commended for its competence in banking and finance, restructuring, employment, and project finance domains. Impressively, 12 partners from McGuireWoods have secured individual rankings in the guide based on positive feedback from both clients and industry peers.

Within the guide, McGuireWoods has once again been prominently ranked in the Energy: Electricity (Transactional) and Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) segments, emphasizing the firm’s extensive knowledge and experience in these fields. Partners such as David Martin Connelly, Julia English, Katlyn Davis Farrell, Joanne Katsantonis, Brian Kelly, Todd Mullins, and Noel Symons have all received personal accolades, with Chambers researchers highlighting the favorable reviews they have received from clients and industry experts.

The guide has lauded McGuireWoods’ energy division for its robust regulatory work in the power sector. The firm has particularly been recognized for its expertise in regulatory compliance and litigation related to market manipulation. Additionally, it has been acknowledged for its advisory roles in power sector transactions and overall corporate strategies for public utilities, independent power producers, and investors.

In another testament to its prowess, McGuireWoods has also secured a practice ranking in the Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional category, with partner Michael Woodard achieving individual recognition in the same area. Furthermore, partner Timothy Callahan has been recognized in the Projects: Renewables and Alternative Energy sector.

Not limiting its areas of excellence, McGuireWoods has also received a U.S. ranking in the Employment category, with Daniel L. Peyton, managing partner of the McGuireWoods London office, securing an individual ranking in the same field. The firm has garnered additional practice rankings in the U.S. for Banking & Finance and Bankruptcy/Restructuring. Chambers has specifically highlighted McGuireWoods’ track record in representing commercial banks in intricate syndicated financing deals, as well as in matters relating to restructurings, workouts, and insolvency.

The firm’s litigation capabilities have not gone unnoticed, with partners Steven McCool and Eric Snyder both receiving individual recognition for their exceptional skills in this area. McCool has been ranked in Litigation: Trial Lawyers, while Snyder has been acknowledged in Corporate Crimes & Investigations (Latin America – International Counsel). McGuireWoods’ continued success and recognition in diverse legal domains underscore its commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.