Recognition

McGuireWoods’ commitment to client service, excellence, diversity, and community involvement has made us proud recipients of recognition and awards in each of these areas. The firm is honored to have received the following recent accolades.

Firm Recognition

Legal 500 UK, 2025 – Legal 500 UK rated McGuireWoods London as a leading law firm in four practice areas in its 2025 guide to top firms in the United Kingdom. The London office earned nationwide rankings in M&A: Smaller Deals, £10 million – £100 million, Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market, Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers, and Employment: Employers.

U.S. News-Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, 2025 – McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 21 practice areas as well as metropolitan Tier 1 rankings across practice areas in 16 cities. The annual report is compiled from client feedback and peer reviews.

The American Lawyer, Industry Awards, 2024 – McGuireWoods was named a finalist for the 2024 American Lawyer Industry Awards in the Best Provider Collaboration category for its role as co-counsel in a suit challenging practices by the city of Los Angeles related to the confiscation and disposal of unhoused people’s belongings. McGuireWoods is partnering with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, two other law firms and the Human Rights Litigation Clinic at UCLA. McGuireWoods also earned recognition in the Corporate Culture & Wellbeing category for its “What’s In a Name?” project that deploys a technology tool to broadcast the correct pronunciation of names.

The Best Lawyers in America, 2024 – More than 200 McGuireWoods attorneys from the firm’s U.S. offices were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 16 of whom were named “Lawyers of the Year,” an honor given to only one lawyer in each practice area per city.

Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2024 – McGuireWoods had more than 140 attorneys from its U.S. offices selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’ 2024 “Ones to Watch” list recognizing the nation’s most promising counsel for professional excellence in private practice. The honor is reserved for lawyers in private practice fewer than 10 years. 

BTI Consulting Group, Client Service A-Team, 2024 – McGuireWoods ranked No. 11 on BTI Consulting’s Client Service A-Team list, marking the 18th time the firm has ranked among the top 30 in BTI’s survey of law firm performance — the gold standard for measuring client service excellence. McGuireWoods is one of only four firms nationwide to earn a coveted top 30 ranking in each of the past 10 years. The firm was lauded as “Best of the Best” in seven key performance categories: commitment to help, client focus, quality products, meets core scope, unprompted communication, easy to work with and trusted for cost control.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2024 – Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 136 times and firm practice areas 66 times. Nineteen practice areas received nationwide recognition: Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Cannabis Law; Climate Change; Corporate Crime & Investigations; Corporate/M&A; Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Energy: Electricity (Transactional); Environment; Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement); Food & Beverages: Regulatory and Litigation; Healthcare; Labor & Employment; Occupational Safety & Health; Product Liability & Mass Torts; Projects: Power & Renewables (Transactional); Public Finance; Sports Law; and Transportation: Rail (for Railroads).

Law360, North Carolina Powerhouse, 2024 – McGuireWoods was named a North Carolina “Powerhouse” by Law360, which honored the firm for significant litigation victories and corporate transactions and its commitment to pro bono service.

The Legal 500 UK, 2024 – The Legal 500 UK recognized McGuireWoods London as a leading law firm for commercial real estate in the 2024 guide to top firms in the United Kingdom with a nationwide ranking in the Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers category.

The Legal 500 U.S., 2024 – McGuireWoods was recognized as a leading law firm in 41 nationwide practice areas in the Legal 500 United States, the respected independent guide to the country’s top firms and lawyers. The 2024 rankings highlight McGuireWoods’ litigation and transactional strength across industries and practice areas, including energy; banking and finance; M&A and private equity; healthcare; commercial litigation; corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense; product liability defense; labor and employment; data protection and privacy; and transportation. The firm earned Tier 1 nationwide rankings in two practice categories: M&A: Middle Market and Transport: Rail and Road – Litigation and Regulation.

M&A Advisor Awards, 2024 – McGuireWoods was a finalist in nine deal categories for the 2024 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize top corporate transactions from the past year and the firms involved in closing them. The firm was named a finalist in five categories for advising Dominion Energy on a complex, cross-border $14 billion sale of three gas distribution companies headquartered in three different states to Enbridge, North America’s largest natural gas utility by volume; in two categories for handling seller-side regulatory due diligence for the sale of Heavy Equipment Colleges, then owned by Evolution Capital, to Argosy Capital; and in two categories for its debt financing work for Coastal Administrative Group.

The National Law Journal, Community Impact Leader Award, 2024 – McGuireWoods won the Community Impact Leader Award from The National Law Journal, marking the third year in a row the publication honored the firm for social responsibility, pro bono service, diversity and inclusion, and guiding clients on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

U.S. News-Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, 2024 – McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 23 practice areas and was named “Law Firm of the Year” for banking and finance law in the 2024 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.” The annual report is compiled from client feedback and peer reviews.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Law Firms on the Move, 2024 – McGuireWoods was among a select group of law firms featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 “Law Firms on the Move” publication. The special edition spotlights Virginia firms for their embrace of innovation in management and legal practice; growth strategies; new practice areas; community outreach; and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

The American Lawyer, Industry Awards, 2023 – McGuireWoods was a finalist for the Corporate Purpose Award for creating a Professional Staff D&I Council to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives for business professionals at the law firm and affiliate McGuireWoods Consulting. The firm also was a finalist for Legal Services Innovation for creating a customized, mobile-friendly litigation alert program that automates research about new federal court filings to instantly provide lawyers with the information needed to communicate efficiently with clients.

Austin Chamber, Austin Gives Awards, 2023 – McGuireWoods won an Austin Chamber 2023 Austin Gives Employee Engagement Award in the small business category. The awards recognize companies that promote volunteerism and community engagement with nonprofits.

The Best Lawyers in America, 2023 – More than 200 McGuireWoods lawyers from the firm’s U.S. offices were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 19 of whom were named “Lawyers of the Year,” an honor given to only one lawyer in each practice area per city.

Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2023 – McGuireWoods had more than 100 lawyers from its U.S. offices selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’ 2023 “Ones to Watch” list recognizing the nation’s most promising attorneys for professional excellence in private practice. The honor is reserved for lawyers who have been in private practice fewer than 10 years. 

BTI Consulting Group, Client Service A-Team, 2023 – McGuireWoods ranked No. 4 on BTI Consulting’s Client Service A-Team list, an annual survey based on unprompted feedback from corporate counsel at the world’s largest companies that is the gold standard for measuring client service excellence. McGuireWoods was singled out by corporate counsel as “Best of the Best” in 10 key performance areas. McGuireWoods has earned a place on BTI’s Client Service A-Team for 11 consecutive years and 17 times overall since the survey’s inception.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2023 – Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 118 times and firm practice areas 58 times. Seventeen practice areas received nationwide recognition: Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Climate Change; Corporate Crime & Investigations; Corporate/M&A; Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Energy: Electricity (Transactional); Environment; Financial Services Litigation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement); Food & Beverages: Regulatory and Litigation; Healthcare; Labor & Employment; Occupational Safety & Health; Product Liability & Mass Torts; Product Liability: Automobile; Projects: Power & Renewables (Transactional); and Public Finance.

The Daily Report, Southeastern Legal Awards, 2023 – McGuireWoods received more honors than any other law firm at The Daily Report’s inaugural Southeastern Legal Awards. The firm was selected as “Firm of the Year” and as one of the “Most Innovative Law Firms.”

Financial Times, North America Innovative Lawyers, 2023 – McGuireWoods was shortlisted in two award categories in FT’s 2023 North America Innovative Lawyers Report, earning honors for advising clients in transformational energy and economic development projects. Since 2016, McGuireWoods consistently has ranked among the top firms in the annual report.

JD Supra, Readers’ Choice Awards, 2023 – McGuireWoods and its full-service public affairs arm, McGuireWoods Consulting, were recognized six times for thought leadership and honored as the top firm in healthcare for the fourth consecutive year by JD Supra.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Pro Bono Law Firm Award, 2023 – McGuireWoods received the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Pro Bono Law Firm Award for serving as co-counsel in a multiplaintiff lawsuit that challenged practices by the city of Los Angeles related to the confiscation and disposal of unhoused people’s belongings.

The Legal 500 U.S., 2023 – McGuireWoods was recognized as a leading law firm in 42 nationwide practice areas in the Legal 500 United States. The 2023 rankings showcase the firm’s litigation and transactional strength across industries and practice areas, including energy; banking and finance; M&A and private equity; healthcare; corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense; product liability defense; labor and employment; data protection and privacy; technology; and transportation. The firm earned Tier 1 nationwide rankings in three categories: Energy Litigation: Electric Power; Transport: Rail and Road – Litigation and Regulation; and M&A: Middle Market.

Los Angeles Business Journal, Most Admired Law Firms, 2023 – McGuireWoods was recognized among an exclusive group in the LABJ’s 2023 “Most Admired Law Firms” issue. LABJ selected 38 firms as the best to work for in the region based on factors such as company culture; employee compensation, benefits and programs; and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

The National Law Journal, ESG and Community Impact Leader Award, 2023 – McGuireWoods won an ESG and Community Impact Leader award from The National Law Journal, marking the second year in a row the firm was honored for social responsibility and pro bono initiatives and for responding to growing client demand for guidance on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

The National Law Journal, Legal Technology Trailblazers, 2023 – The NLJ selected McGuireWoods for inclusion in its 2023 “Legal Technology Trailblazers” publication. McGuireWoods earned recognition for creating a customized, mobile-friendly litigation alert program that automates research about new federal court filings to instantly provide lawyers with the information needed to communicate efficiently with clients.

OneJustice, Champions of Justice Award, 2023 – McGuireWoods was a winner of the 2023 OneJustice Champions of Justice Awards, along with Bank of America and California Rural Legal Assistance, for their pro bono collaboration helping low-income California residents petition to expunge misdemeanor criminal records.

U.S. News-Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, 2023 – McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 23 practice areas and metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in 14 cities in the 2023 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms,” the annual report compiled from client feedback and peer reviews.

The American Lawyer, Industry Awards, 2022 – McGuireWoods is a finalist for The American Lawyer Industry Awards in three categories: Legal Services Innovation, Best Business Team and Best Provider Collaboration. The annual awards program honors exceptional work across the legal services spectrum.

The Best Lawyers in America, 2022 – In the 2022 edition, 197 attorneys from the firm’s U.S. offices were included in Best Lawyers. Among the honorees, 30 were in the area of Banking and Finance Law, reflecting the depth and experience of the firm’s nationally recognized corporate finance practices. The firm also had 29 lawyers recognized in Commercial Litigation. Seventeen McGuireWoods attorneys were named “Lawyers of the Year,” an honor given to only one lawyer in each practice area per city. 

Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2022 – McGuireWoods had more than 100 lawyers from its U.S. offices selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’ 2022 “Ones to Watch” list recognizing the nation’s most promising attorneys for professional excellence in private practice. The honor is reserved for lawyers in private practice for fewer than 10 years.

BTI Consulting Group, Associate Satisfaction A-Listers, 2022 – McGuireWoods ranked among the top law firms in attributes associates value most in deriving high levels of career satisfaction. McGuireWoods ranked among the top 5% of all firms for providing associates the best opportunity to grow within their firms and was rated among the leaders for helping women associates in their careers, helping women associates develop a career path and providing all associates with the best access to training. The report named McGuireWoods among the firms with the highest number of “extremely satisfied” associates, including women associates, and gave the firm high marks for mentoring those lawyers.

BTI Consulting Group, Client Service A-Team, 2022 – McGuireWoods ranked among the elite law firms for client service for the 16th time in BTI Consulting’s 2022 Client Service A-Team. McGuireWoods is one of only five firms to rank among the top 30 for 10 consecutive years in BTI’s annual survey of law firm performance.

BTI Consulting Group, Most Recommended Law Firms, 2022 – McGuireWoods is one of only nine law firms singled out for superior client service in BTI Consulting Group’s Most Recommended Law Firms report, based on feedback from corporate counsel.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers Global Guide, 2022 – McGuireWoods earned recognition for its U.S. energy regulatory and transactional work as well as its banking and finance and labor and employment capabilities in Chambers and Partners’ 2022 Global Guide. In addition, seven partners attained individual rankings based on feedback from clients and practitioners.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2022 – McGuireWoods lawyers were recognized 104 times and firm practice areas 52 times in the 2022 edition of “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” Thirteen practice areas received nationwide recognition: Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Climate Change; Corporate Crime & Investigations; Corporate/M&A; Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Energy: Electricity (Transactional); Food & Beverages: Regulatory and Litigation; Healthcare; Labor & Employment; Product Liability & Mass Torts; Product Liability: Automobile; and Projects: Power & Renewables (Transactional). McGuireWoods earned Band 1 regional practice rankings in Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A; Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; Energy & Natural Resources; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial; Product Liability & Toxic Torts; Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations; and Real Estate.

Financial Times, North America Innovative Lawyers, 2022 – McGuireWoods was shortlisted in four award categories — New Services, Client Delivery, Responsible Business, and Social Responsibility — in Financial Times’ 2022 North America Innovative Lawyers Report, which highlights pioneering work by law firms, in-house legal teams and individuals. Since 2016, McGuireWoods consistently has ranked among the top firms in the annual report.

JD Supra, Readers’ Choice Awards, 2022 – McGuireWoods and McGuireWoods Consulting were recognized five times for thought leadership and honored for the third consecutive year as the top firm in healthcare by JD Supra in its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize top firms and writers for the visibility and engagement their thought leadership earned among readers in select subjects over the previous 12 months.

The Legal 500 U.S., 2022 – McGuireWoods was recognized as a leading law firm in 42 nationwide practice areas in The Legal 500 United States. The 2022 rankings highlight the firm’s litigation and transactional strength across industries and practice areas, including energy; banking and finance; M&A and private equity; healthcare; corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense; data protection and privacy; technology; and transportation. McGuireWoods earned Tier 1 nationwide rankings in four categories: Energy Litigation: Conventional Power; Energy Regulation: Conventional Power; Transport: Rail and Road – Litigation and Regulation; and M&A: Middle Market.

The National Law Journal, ESG and Community Impact Leader, 2022 – McGuireWoods was an inaugural recipient of the “ESG and Community Impact Leader” award from The National Law Journal, earning recognition for social responsibility, pro bono initiatives and responding to growing client demand for guidance on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

National Veterans Legal Services Program, Pro Bono Partner of the Year Award, 2022 – McGuireWoods’ Veteran Lawyers Network was honored with the NVLSP Pro Bono Partner of the Year Award, recognizing pro bono services provided by McGuireWoods and the firm’s commitment to serving veterans.

Pro Bono Institute, Corporate Pro Bono Partner Award, 2022 – McGuireWoods, Dominion Energy and VCU Health were honored by the Pro Bono Institute for their medical-legal partnership to help low-income patients and families in the Richmond, Virginia, area.

The Best Lawyers in America, 2021 – McGuireWoods had 192 attorneys from the firm’s U.S. offices selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 15 of whom were named Lawyers of the Year, an honor given to only one lawyer in each practice area per city. Among the honorees, 30 were listed in the area of Banking and Finance Law, the most of any firm in the nation.

Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2021 – Eighty-five McGuireWoods lawyers from its U.S. offices were selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’ inaugural “Ones to Watch” list recognizing the nation’s most promising attorneys for professional excellence in private practice.

BTI Consulting Group, Client Service A-Team, 2021 – McGuireWoods ranked among the elite law firms for client service for the 15th time in BTI Consulting’s 2021 Client Service A-Team report and was one of only two firms rated “Best of the Best” in all four activities that clients consider most important — commitment to help, client focus, understanding the client’s business and providing value for the dollar. The firm also was rated a “leader” in client service activities that became more important than ever to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic — mobilizing resources, fielding the absolute best team and quickly assessing the client’s situation. The report is based on feedback from top legal decision makers at companies with revenue of $700 million or more.

BTI Consulting Group, Most Recommended Law Firms, 2021 – McGuireWoods is among a handful of law firms general counsel recommend above all others for superior client service, consistently exceeding client expectations and demonstrating deep business understanding. BTI’s findings are based on more than 350 phone interviews with in-house leaders at large companies with $700 million or more in revenue.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2021 – McGuireWoods lawyers were recognized 93 times and firm practice areas 47 times in the 2021 edition of “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” Eleven practice areas received nationwide recognition: Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Climate Change; Corporate Crime & Investigations; Corporate/M&A; Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Energy: Electricity (Transactional); Food & Beverages: Regulatory and Litigation; Healthcare; Labor & Employment; Product Liability: Automobile. McGuireWoods earned Band 1 regional practice rankings in Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate M&A; Environment; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial; Litigation: Products Liability; and Real Estate.

Financial Times, North America Innovative Lawyers, 2021 – McGuireWoods ranked among the top 10 firms in the business of law and earned recognition for novel digital and data analytics initiatives in Financial Times’ 2021 North America Innovative Lawyers report. McGuireWoods made FT’s shortlist for Innovation in Digital Legal Practice and Innovation in Data Analytics. Since 2016, McGuireWoods has consistently placed among the top firms in the prestigious FT report.

JD Supra, Readers’ Choice Awards, 2021 – McGuireWoods and its full-service public affairs arm, McGuireWoods Consulting, were recognized three times for thought leadership and honored as the top firm in healthcare by JD Supra, a leading distributor of customized legal and business content, in its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize top firms and writers for the visibility and engagement their thought leadership earned among readers in select subjects over the previous 12 months.

The Legal 500 U.S., 2021 – The Legal 500 United States recognized McGuireWoods as a leading law firm in 36 nationwide practice areas in addition to honoring 129 of the firm’s lawyers. The 2021 rankings highlight the firm’s litigation and transactional strength across industries and practice areas, including energy; banking and finance; M&A and private equity; healthcare; corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense; data protection and privacy; technology; and transportation.

Los Angeles Business Journal, Most Admired Law Firms, 2021 – McGuireWoods was recognized in the LABJ’s “Most Admired Law Firms” issue, marking the third consecutive year the firm has been honored in the publication. McGuireWoods was lauded for creating “a positive work environment conducive to providing the firm’s clients with exceptional service and its lawyers with a high level of satisfaction.”

The National Law Journal, Pro Bono Hot List, 2021 – The NLJ honored McGuireWoods on its “2021 Pro Bono Hot List,” which recognizes law firms for their leadership expanding access to justice. 

U.S. News-Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, 2021 – McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 23 practice areas and was named Law Firm of the Year for banking and finance litigation in the 2021 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.” McGuireWoods is among 20 firms with the most national Tier 1 rankings and among 12 firms with the most metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in the annual report compiled from client feedback and peer reviews. 

BTI Consulting Group, 43 Law Firms Clients Say Are Winning in the COVID-19 World – Corporate counsel included McGuireWoods in a select group of law firms that are “leading the pack” guiding clients through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to BTI Consulting Group. BTI’s findings were based on interviews with top legal decision makers at large companies across industries.

The Best Lawyers in America, 2020 – Nineteen McGuireWoods lawyers were named 2020 “Lawyers of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America, an honor given to only one lawyer in each practice area per city. In addition, 192 lawyers from McGuireWoods’ U.S. offices were selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers. Among those honored, 28 are listed in the area of Banking and Finance Law, the most of any firm in the nation. This marks the seventh year in row that McGuireWoods has earned this distinction, a testament to the depth and experience of the firm’s corporate finance practices. In addition, the firm had 30 lawyers listed in Commercial Litigation and 21 in Real Estate Law.

BTI Consulting Group, Client Service A-Team, 2020 – McGuireWoods ranked among the elite law firms for client service for the 14th time in BTI Consulting’s 2020 Client Service A-Team report, with the firm listed among the “Best of the Best” for activities most important to corporate counsel. In addition, McGuireWoods was one of only six firms to earn a top rating for “client investment,” which BTI described as activities that “provide the highest levels of differentiation for law firms.” The report is based on feedback from top legal decision makers at companies with revenue of $1 billion or more.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2020 – McGuireWoods lawyers were recognized 72 times and firm practice areas 35 times in the 2020 edition of “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” Four practice areas received nationwide recognition: Food & Beverages: Regulatory and Litigation; Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Energy: Electricity (Transactional); and Healthcare. McGuireWoods earned 12 Band 1 regional practice rankings in Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate M&A; Environment; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial; Product Liability & Toxic Torts; and Real Estate.

JD Supra, Readers’ Choice Awards, 2020 – McGuireWoods and its full-service public affairs arm, McGuireWoods Consulting, were recognized five times for thought leadership and honored as the top firm on the topic of healthcare by JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize top firms and writers for their reach with readers in a specific industry or for thought leadership on key cross-industry topics.

The Legal 500 U.S., 2020 – The Legal 500 United States recognized McGuireWoods as a leading law firm in 32 nationwide practice areas in addition to honoring 132 of the firm’s lawyers. The 2020 rankings showcase the firm’s litigation and transactional strength in major industries and practice areas, including energy; banking and finance; M&A and private equity; healthcare; corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense; technology; and transportation.

Los Angeles Business Journal, Most Admired Law Firms, 2020 – McGuireWoods was recognized in the LABJ’s “Most Admired Law Firms” issue. The firm was lauded for creating diverse, positive and supportive work environments to attract and retain talented lawyers. LABJ selected 38 firms as the best to work for in the region based on factors such as company culture; employee compensation, benefits and programs; and diversity and women’s initiatives.

U.S. News Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, 2020 – In the 2020 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms,” McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 23 practice areas and was named “Law Firm of the Year” for banking and finance law for the fourth time. The firm placed among the top 16 firms with the most national Tier 1 rankings and among 10 firms with the most metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in the annual report compiled from client feedback and peer reviews.

The American Lawyer, Global Legal Awards and Industry Awards, 2019 – McGuireWoods was a Global Legal Awards finalist for “Litigation/Dispute Resolution of the Year” for winning a half-billion-dollar judgment for the parents of Otto Warmbier in their lawsuit alleging the North Korean regime tortured and killed their son. McGuireWoods also was a finalist for “Best Business Team” in the Industry Awards for creating a business development strategy that enables lawyers to introduce companies and investors to deal opportunities.

Bank of America, Law Firm Pro Bono Award, 2019 – Bank of America honored McGuireWoods with its annual Law Firm Pro Bono Award. McGuireWoods and Bank of America have collaborated on pro bono programs to address the legal needs of vulnerable populations in communities across the United States. Over the past year, McGuireWoods, Bank of America and other corporate and law firm attorneys have volunteered to assist understaffed legal aid organizations in areas such as housing, healthcare enrollment, domestic violence prevention, veterans benefits and estate planning.

BTI Consulting Group, Brand Elite, 2019 – For the seventh straight year, corporate counsel rated McGuireWoods among the top law firms with the strongest brands in BTI Consulting’s Brand Elite Report. McGuireWoods earned “Best of the Best” status for its innovative client service strategies and as a firm corporate counsel most often recommend to peers and colleagues. McGuireWoods rose 10 places to No. 12 in the survey — which is based on unprompted feedback from clients — and was one of a handful of firms recognized for superior performance in all nine categories that differentiate a law firm in the eyes of corporate clients.

BTI Consulting Group, Client Service A-Team, 2019 – For the 13th time, BTI named McGuireWoods to its “Client Service 30,” part of its prestigious Client Service A-Team survey. The report is based on feedback from top legal decision makers at companies with revenue of $1 billion or more. McGuireWoods earned recognition in all 17 of the survey’s categories and is one of only 10 firms to make the coveted “Client Service 30” list 13 times or more.

BTI Consulting Group, Power Elite, 2019 – McGuireWoods was named to BTI’s Power Elite, a distinction reserved for 26 firms with the strongest client relationships that corporate legal decision makers most highly recommend to their peers. McGuireWoods was among 10 firms most recommended by corporate counsel in BTI’s 2019 Power Rankings report and placed 15th overall in the survey of 650 top legal decision makers at large companies. McGuireWoods was identified as a core firm in 11 industries and was rated a “powerhouse” in utilities, a “standout” in the food industry and a “leader” in the chemicals industry. Clients also named McGuireWoods a core firm for banking, consumer goods, energy, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, professional services and retail trade.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2019 – Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 83 times and firm practice areas 39 times in “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” The firm added Projects: Renewable & Alternative Energy to its list of nationally recognized practices, which also includes Food & Beverages: Regulatory and Litigation; Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Healthcare; Product Liability & Mass Torts; Corporate/M&A; and Transportation: Aviation: Finance. McGuireWoods earned 13 Band 1 regional practice rankings in Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate M&A; Environment; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial; Litigation: Products Liability; Real Estate; and other areas.

Financial Times, North America Innovative Lawyers, 2019 – FT ranked McGuireWoods No. 1 for Talent, Strategy & Changing Behaviors, No. 2 for the business of law and No. 7 overall in its 2019 North America Innovative Lawyers report, with the firm continuing its powerhouse showing as a top innovator for pioneering creative solutions to meet client needs. FT recognized the firm six times in the following categories: Talent, Strategy & Changing Behaviors; Enabling Business Growth & Transformation; Rule of Law & Access to Justice; and Technology & Data. This marks the fourth consecutive year FT has honored McGuireWoods as one of North America’s 10 most innovative law firms.

The Legal 500 U.S., 2019 – This prestigious guide to the United States’ elite legal market affirmed McGuireWoods’ strengths as a national leader in 30 practice areas in addition to honoring the firm’s lawyers 115 times. The nationwide rankings underscore the firm’s litigation and transactional prowess in major industries and practice areas, including energy; banking and finance; M&A and private equity; healthcare; corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense; technology; and transportation.

Los Angeles Business Journal, Best Law Firms of Los Angeles, 2019 – McGuireWoods is among an exclusive group recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its inaugural “Best Law Firms of Los Angeles” issue, which singles out firms for creating diverse, positive and supportive work environments to attract and retain talented lawyers. LABJ selected just 25 firms as the best to work for in the region based on factors such as company culture; employee compensation, benefits and programs; and diversity and women’s initiatives.

The National Law Journal, Pro Bono Hot List, 2019 – The NLJ named McGuireWoods to its “2019 Pro Bono Hot List.” The publication cited McGuireWoods’ federal court win securing the largest single-plaintiff trafficking award in U.S. history; the firm’s role in establishing Charlotte Triage, a partnership with corporate general counsel to assist legal aid organizations; and the firm’s U.S. Supreme Court victory in Collins v. Virginia.

BTI Consulting Group, Legal Innovation and Technology Outlook, 2018 – Corporate counsel rated McGuireWoods among the nation’s most innovative law firms — one of only 52 named “true trailblazers in today’s legal market” for strength in these core components of innovation: making moves other firms don’t; adopting technology or processes others don’t; far surpassing other firms in great client experiences; and using technology to improve efficiency and meet specific client needs. McGuireWoods was highly ranked for innovations that produce outstanding client experiences, a consistent refrain about the firm for years in BTI’s client service analyses. 

BTI Consulting Group, Most Recommended Law Firms, 2018 – McGuireWoods’ superior client service has landed the firm on BTI’s Most Recommended Law Firms list for 17 consecutive years — a distinction only nine firms share — based on unprompted responses from corporate counsel willing to bet their reputations when recommending firms to their peers. 

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2018 – Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 94 times and firm practice areas 38 times in “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” The firm also added corporate M&A to its list of nationally recognized practices, which include Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation; Healthcare; Products Liability & Mass Torts; Transportation: Aviation Finance; and Transportation: Road-Carriage/Commercial.

Financial Times, North America Innovative Lawyers, 2018 – McGuireWoods was named the most innovative firm in the business of law and ranked third overall in FT’s 2018 North America Innovative Lawyers report, continuing its powerhouse showing as a top law firm for pioneering creative solutions to meet client needs.

ALM Legal Intelligence, 10 Law Firms Most Used by Finance and Insurance Companies,” 2017 – McGuireWoods ranks second among law firms that the nation’s largest finance and insurance companies turn to most for litigation matters.

BTI Consulting Group, Industry Power Rankings, 2017 – Corporate counsel rate McGuireWoods as a top “Clientopia” law firm with the strongest client relationships and one they most highly recommend to their peers, according to BTI’s 2017 Industry Power Rankings. The firm earned recognition in 14 industry categories, including banking, healthcare and high tech.

BTI Consulting Group, Law Firms With the Best Collaboration, 2017 – Top legal decision makers from major corporations chose McGuireWoods as one of only three law firms that stand apart from all others for their collaborative approach to client service. The report is based on unprompted feedback from senior corporate counsel across industries. Corporate clients have praised McGuireWoods for its collaborative, cross-practice industry teams that bring the highest level of skill and service to each client matter.

BTI Consulting Group, Law Firms Best at Cybersecurity, 2017 – McGuireWoods is ranked among an elite group of leading cybersecurity law firms corporate counsel praise for helping clients identify and manage cybersecurity and data privacy risks and working with them to develop threat-response plans.

BTI Consulting Group, Standout Associates, 2017 – McGuireWoods was among a select group of law firms with standout associates, based on interviews with 324 top legal decision makers at large companies across industries. The firm earned special recognition for giving associates visible roles working with corporate clients and creating innovative professional development, training and mentoring programs to help advance lawyers’ careers.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers Global Guide, 2017 – McGuireWoods was recognized in the energy/electricity – regulatory and litigation category and eight individual lawyers were singled out for outstanding work in the 2017 edition of Chambers Global.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2017 – McGuireWoods’ lawyers were recognized 98 times and practice areas 38 times in the 2017 edition of “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” The firm earned nationwide recognition in areas related to Energy, Banking, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Products Liability and Transportation.

Financial Times, North America Innovative Lawyers, 2017 – McGuireWoods ranked third on FT’sprestigious North America Innovative Lawyers report for 2017, one of only two firms to make award shortlists in six categories — Most Innovative Firm in North America; Litigation and Disputes; Enabling Business Growth; Accessing New Markets and Capital; Strategy and Changing Behaviors; and Collaboration. This marks the second consecutive year FT honored McGuireWoods on its elite list of legal innovators.

The Legal 500 UK, 2017 – The Legal 500 UK recognized McGuireWoods London as a leading law firm in seven practice areas, continuing the firm’s strong showing in the guide to the top firms in the United Kingdom. For the second year in a row, the firm earned the highest possible ranking in corporate and commercial M&A for deals up to £50 million in addition to being ranked for its highly regarded private wealth services group. 

The Legal 500 U.S., 2017 – This prestigious guide to the United States’ elite legal market affirmed McGuireWoods’ strengths as a national leader in 24 practice areas in addition to honoring the firm’s lawyers 96 times. The nationwide rankings underscore the firm’s strengths in energy, M&A, banking and finance, healthcare, white-collar criminal defense, commercial litigation, intellectual property, technology and transportation, among other areas.

BTI Consulting Group, Brand Elite, 2016 – Ranked among the “Best of the Best” law firms in three key client service categories, placing McGuireWoods among the most elite law firm brands in the nation. McGuireWoods was included among eight “Best of the Best” recommended law firms that clients would recommend to peers without prompting. The firm also was listed among the top 12 firms that clients would turn to first when a new need arises, and among the top nine firms for delivering more value than clients expect.

BTI Consulting Group, Client Service A-Team, 2016 – Ranked for the 10th time among BTI’s “Client Service 30” list of law firms serving Fortune 1000 companies. In the report, McGuireWoods jumped to No. 6 on the list and is recognized among the “Leaders of the Best” in all four areas that general counsel have singled out as most important when it comes to differentiating a firm from its competitors: “Commitment to Help,” “Client Focus,” “Understands the Client’s Business” and “Provides Value for the Dollar.”

BTI Consulting Group, State of Alternative Fee Arrangements, 2016 – Ranked among an elite group of law firms that are “absolutely best” at developing and implementing alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) for their corporate clients. In the report, only 22 of 650 law firms serving Fortune 1000 and large clients were identified as the “best at making AFAs the successful cost control tool they were intended to be — bringing improved client focus, predictability in budgets, a more streamlined approach to the work, and double-digit savings.”

Chambers and Partners, Chambers Global Guide, 2016 – McGuireWoods was recognized as a global leader in international trade law in Chambers and Partners’ 2016 Global Guide. In its summary of the firm’s overall international trade work, Chambers editors cited McGuireWoods’ “highly skilled anti-dumping and anti-subsidy practice” and praised its experience in customs law and sanctions. They took particular note of lawyers’ experience in advising clients across Asia.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA Guide, 2016 – McGuireWoods’ lawyers were recognized 89 times and practice areas 27 times in the 2016 edition of “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” The firm’s Wealth Management group received a Band 1 nationwide ranking for the eighth time, and the firm received nationwide practice rankings for Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation); Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation; and Products Liability & Mass Torts.

Financial Times, European Innovative Lawyers, 2016 – The Financial Times honored the firm in its European Innovative Lawyer Awards in the “Innovation in New Models” category for its major role in establishing Green Lane, a first-of-its-kind one-stop shop for trade law services. McGuireWoods helped create the network of law firms that helps clients navigate the EU’s complex web of customs and trade laws.

Financial Times, North America Innovative Lawyers, 2016 – FT ranked McGuireWoods among the top 10 law firms in its prestigious North America Innovative Lawyers report for 2016. The firm earned honors in the categories of social responsibility; changing and influencing regulation; data, analytics and intelligence; and integrated solutions. McGuireWoods was one of only five firms to make shortlists in four different categories, a performance that propelled the firm to an overall top 10 ranking on the FT 25 North America list.

The Legal 500 Europe, 2016 – In The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2016 guide, McGuireWoods earned Tier 1 rankings for its work in the manufacturing and retail sectors. The firm was also ranked among the top law firms in the information technology and telecommunications sector (Tier 3) and in three practice areas: real estate and construction (Tier 3); customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping law (Tier 3); and commercial, corporate, and mergers and acquisitions law (Tier 5). Seven McGuireWoods lawyers were singled out for their work in these areas.

The Legal 500 UK, 2016 – McGuireWoods was recognized as a leading law firm in seven practice areas and earned a Tier 1 ranking — the highest possible — in the category of Corporate and Commercial M&A for deals up to £50 million. In addition, 10 of the firm’s London lawyers were recognized in the guide.

The Legal 500 U.S., 2016 – This prestigious guide to the United States’ elite legal market affirmed McGuireWoods’ strengths as a national leader in 14 key practices and industry sectors in addition to honoring 30 of the firm’s lawyers. McGuireWoods was recognized in areas including energy; mergers and acquisitions; banking and finance; product liability; class actions and mass torts; healthcare; technology; white-collar criminal litigation; and commercial disputes.

Chambers and Partners, Chambers UK Guide, 2015 – Six London-based McGuireWoods lawyers and the firm’s Litigation practice were recognized in the 2015 edition of Chambers UK. The lawyers were ranked in a range of practice areas, including employment, financial crime, litigation, real estate and restructuring and insolvency.

Corporate Counsel, Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies, 2015 – McGuireWoods ranked among the top four law firms nationwide representing Fortune 500 companies in Corporate Counsel magazine’s annual survey of “Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies,” and it topped the list of firms that companies turned to for torts litigation matters in the past year. The firm ranked fifth for labor and employment litigation, seventh for both labor litigation and securities litigation, and 15th for contracts litigation. Those rankings helped the firm surge to fourth position on the overall chart, up eight places from last year. The firm also ranked second among full-service law firms, with the top two spots held by firms that focus primarily on labor and employment work.

The Legal 500 Europe, 2014 – The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2014 recognized seven McGuireWoods lawyers and recommended four of the firm’s practices in the areas of real estate (Tier 2); customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping (Tier 3); information technology (Tier 3); and corporate and mergers and acquisitions (Tier 5).

BTI Consulting Group, Benchmarking Corporate Counsel Management Strategies, 2013 – Ranked among the 22 top law firms praised by corporate counsel as being the best at handling e-discovery.

Vault Law 100, 2013 – Ranked one of the “most prestigious” firms in the world by the Vault guide to the top 100 law firms.

Practice Recognition

Chambers and Partners, Fintech Guide, 2025 – McGuireWoods once again earned two nationwide practice rankings in Chambers’ Fintech Guide, reaffirming its stature as a go-to adviser to leading financial technology companies and financial institutions. Chambers ranked McGuireWoods in the Fintech Legal and Fintech Legal: Payments & Lending categories.

BTI Consulting Group, Litigation Outlook, 2024 – McGuireWoods maintained its position among an exclusive group of law firms that corporate counsel identified as a powerhouse for complex and general commercial litigation in “BTI Litigation Outlook 2024: Navigating Litigation Spending in the New Unpredictable World.” The firm earned recognition in nine litigation practice categories in the survey, which is based on unprompted feedback from legal decision makers at large companies with $1 billion or more in annual revenue.

Chambers & Partners, High Net Worth Guide, 2024 — Chambers and Partners has again recognized McGuireWoods as one of the top private wealth services firms in the United States in its High Net Worth Guide. McGuireWoods earned a nationwide ranking — as it has each year since the guide’s 2016 inception — and ratings for Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia.

Chambers and Partners, Fintech Guide, 2024 – McGuireWoods earned two nationwide practice rankings in Chambers’ 2024 Fintech Guide, enhancing the firm’s stature as a go-to adviser to leading financial technology companies and financial institutions. Chambers ranked McGuireWoods in the Fintech Legal and Fintech Legal: Payments & Lending categories.

M&A Advisor Awards, 2024 – McGuireWoods was a finalist in nine deal categories for the 2024 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize top corporate transactions from the past year and the firms involved in closing them. The firm was named a finalist in five categories for advising Dominion Energy on a complex, cross-border $14 billion sale of three gas distribution companies headquartered in three different states to Enbridge, North America’s largest natural gas utility by volume; in two categories for handling seller-side regulatory due diligence for the sale of Heavy Equipment Colleges, then owned by Evolution Capital, to Argosy Capital; and in two categories for its debt financing work for Coastal Administrative Group.

The M&A Advisor, International M&A Awards, 2024 — McGuireWoods has been honored in The M&A Advisor’s 15th Annual International M&A Awards for its role in the Materials Deal of the Year. The firm represented Virginia-based Carpenter Co., a leading producer of comfort cushioning products, in its €450 million ($484 million) acquisition of Belgium-based Recticel’s global engineered foams business.

Bloomberg, Capital Markets Rankings, 2023 – McGuireWoods earned high rankings in year-end league tables published by Bloomberg, placing fifth in proceeds for U.S. investment grade corporate bonds issuer/borrower advisers, seventh in proceeds for global bonds issuer advisers and ninth in proceeds for U.S. corporate bonds issuer/borrower advisers.

The Bond Buyer, 2023 – McGuireWoods’ public finance team ranked among the top bond counsel in the Southeast United States for 2023 and retained its position as No. 1 bond counsel in Virginia, according to data published by The Bond Buyer, the daily newspaper of public finance. McGuireWoods ranked seventh in the Southeast region, which covers 11 states. In addition, the firm earned a No. 5 bond counsel ranking in North Carolina and was the No. 4 bond counsel in Maryland, part of The Bond Buyer’s Northeast region.

BTI Consulting Group, Litigation Outlook, 2023 – McGuireWoods was among an exclusive group of law firms that corporate counsel identified as a powerhouse for commercial and class action litigation in “BTI Litigation Outlook 2023: Litigation Spending in the Uncertain Economy and Beyond.” The firm earned recognition in nine litigation practice categories in the survey, which is based on unprompted feedback from legal decision makers at large companies with $1 billion or more in annual revenue. 

Chambers and Partners, Fintech Guide, 2023 – McGuireWoods earned two nationwide practice rankings in Chambers and Partners’ 2023 Fintech Guide. Chambers once again ranked McGuireWoods in the Fintech Legal and Fintech Legal: Payments & Lending categories, recognizing the firm for its deep industry knowledge and broad capabilities to help fintech companies thrive.

Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, 2023 – Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods as one of the top private wealth services firms in the United States in its High Net Worth Guide. McGuireWoods earned a nationwide ranking — as it has each year since the guide’s 2016 launch — and ratings for Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia.

LSEG, Debt Finance Rankings, 2023 – McGuireWoods again ranked among the top firms for advising lenders in debt finance transactions in 2023, according to league tables published by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). McGuireWoods advised lenders on 140 global deals valued at $123 billion to rank fourth in deal count and eighth in proceeds in LSEG’s authoritative league tables. The firm ranked fourth in deal count and sixth in proceeds for representing lenders in U.S. syndicated loans, with 116 deals valued at $101 billion. This marked the 13th consecutive year that McGuireWoods ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms for deal count and dollar value in lending league tables published by LSEG and its predecessors.

LSEG and Mergermarket, M&A Rankings, 2023 – McGuireWoods earn high ratings for U.S. M&A deals in year-end league tables. The firm placed 10th in deal volume for M&A transactions targeting U.S. companies, and 11th for deals with any U.S. involvement, in rankings published by the London Stock Exchange Group. In Mergermarket’s rankings, the firm placed 10th for U.S. deals and 12th for deals in the Americas.

The M&A Advisor, International M&A Awards, 2024 — McGuireWoods has been honored in The M&A Advisor’s 15th Annual International M&A Awards for its role in the Materials Deal of the Year. The firm represented Virginia-based Carpenter Co., a leading producer of comfort cushioning products, in its €450 million ($484 million) acquisition of Belgium-based Recticel’s global engineered foams business.

M&A Advisor, M&A Advisor Awards, 2023 – McGuireWoods was named a finalist in five award categories, including Law Firm of the Year and M&A Deal of the Year, in the 2023 M&A Advisor Awards. The firm was a finalist for M&A Deal of the Year between $500 million and $1 billion for advising longtime client Dominion Energy in its sale of Hope Gas, a West Virginia-based natural gas utility, to Ullico. The transaction also was a finalist for Utilities Deal of the Year, Energy Deal of the Year (over $100 million) and Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($500 million to $1 billion).

M&A Advisor, International M&A Awards, 2023 – McGuireWoods was honored in The M&A Advisor’s International M&A Awards for its role in the Information Technology Deal of the Year (over $100 million). The firm represented Origo, an Icelandic IT services firm, in the sale of its minority interest in Tempo Ultimate Parent, LLC to private equity firm Diversis Capital. The $195 million deal was one of the largest Icelandic transactions of 2022 and recognized as the top IT deal over $100 million.

Private Equity Wire, U.S. Awards, 2023 – McGuireWoods was shortlisted in the “Best Law Firms – Overall” category for Private Equity Wire’s U.S. Awards 2023. The awards program recognizes excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers.

Bloomberg and Refinitiv, Capital Markets Rankings, 2022 – McGuireWoods ranked among the leading law firms for advising corporate issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions, according to year-end league tables published by Refinitiv and Bloomberg. In Refinitiv’s rankings the firm placed sixth in proceeds and 16th in deal count for U.S. straight debt excluding asset-backed securities (ABS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS); eighth in proceeds for global straight debt excluding ABS and MBS; ninth in proceeds and 24th in deal count for U.S. debt, equity and equity-related transactions; 14th in proceeds for global debt, equity and equity-related transactions; and 14th in deal count for Canada all debt transactions. In Bloomberg’s league tables, the firm placed sixth in proceeds and 12th in deal count for global bonds issuer advisers; sixth in proceeds and 17th in deal count for U.S. investment grade corporate bonds issuer/borrower advisers; and seventh in proceeds and 19th in deal count for U.S. corporate bonds issuer/borrower advisers.

Bloomberg and Refinitiv, M&A Rankings, 2022 – McGuireWoods ranked among the leading law firms for advising clients in M&A transactions, again earning top 10 ratings for U.S. M&A deals in year-end league tables published by Refinitiv, Bloomberg and Mergermarket. The firm placed eighth in all three league tables for U.S. M&A deals and ranked among the top 15 law firms for global transactions. In mid-market M&A deals, the firm placed fifth for U.S. transactions in Refinitiv’s rankings and 10th for global transactions in Bloomberg’s league tables report.

BTI Consulting Group, Litigation Outlook, 2022 – McGuireWoods was one of only six law firms that corporate counsel identified as a commercial litigation powerhouse in “BTI Litigation Outlook 2022: Post Pandemic and Beyond.” In addition, the firm was rated a “standout” for intellectual property and employment litigation and a “leader” for class action, product liability, complex employment and complex commercial litigation. The annual survey is based on unprompted feedback from legal decision makers at large companies in 15 industry sectors.

BTI Consulting Group, M&A Powerhouse, 2022 – In BTI’s “M&A Outlook 2022: A Whole New World of M&A,” corporate counsel singled out McGuireWoods as a leading law firm for mergers and acquisitions, calling the firm a “powerhouse” for private company deals and straightforward transactions and a “standout” for deals attracting regulatory scrutiny. 

Chambers and Partners, Fintech Guide, 2022 – McGuireWoods earned two nationwide practice rankings in Chambers and Partners’ 2022 Fintech Guide, bolstering the firm’s reputation as a sought-after adviser to leading financial technology companies and financial institutions. The firm is ranked in the categories Fintech Legal and Payments & Lending. Chambers recognized McGuireWoods for serving a roster of emerging companies at the forefront of the fintech sector.

Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, 2022 – McGuireWoods was recognized again as one of the top private wealth services firms in the United States. The firm earned a nationwide ranking — as it has each year since the guide’s 2016 launch — and ratings for Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Chambers also singled out nine of the firm’s lawyers for individual honors.

D CEO, Mergers & Acquisitions Awards, 2022 – McGuireWoods represented clients in two deals that were finalists for “Deal of the Year” in D CEO magazine’s Mergers & Acquisitions Awards, which honor individual achievements and notable transactions in North Texas that closed in 2021. Both transactions were finalists for the top deal valued between $50 million and $249 million.

GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity and Finance, 2022 – GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, an American Lawyer Media publication, selected McGuireWoods’ real estate capital markets industry team for inclusion on its 2022 “Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity and Finance” list.

GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, Influencers in Retail Real Estate, 2022 – GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, an American Lawyer Media publication, selected McGuireWoods’ real estate and land use practice as a top team in its 2022 “Influencers in Retail Real Estate” list. The special feature spotlights top individuals, teams and companies for significant achievements, such as completing deals and projects and introducing innovations and best practices to the industry.

Bloomberg and Refinitiv, Capital Markets Rankings, 2021 – McGuireWoods again ranked among the leading law firms for advising corporate issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions, according to year-end league tables. McGuireWoods placed among the top firms in the following categories in Bloomberg’s Global Legal Advisers league tables: sixth in proceeds and 12th in deal count for Global Bonds Issuer Advisers; sixth in proceeds and 12th in deal count for U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds Issuer/Borrower Advisers; ninth in proceeds and 12th in deal count for U.S. Corporate Bonds Issuer/Borrower Advisers; and 10th in proceeds and 11th in deal count for Canada Corporate Bonds Issuer Advisers. In addition, the firm earned high rankings in the following categories in Refinitiv’s Global Capital Markets Review: 14th in proceeds and 17th in deal count for U.S. Straight Debt Excluding Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS); 18th in proceeds for U.S. Debt, Equity, Equity-Related Transactions; 19th in deal count for U.S. Straight Debt Including ABS and MBS; 20th in proceeds for Global Straight Debt Deals; and 10th in deal count for Canada All Debt Transactions.

Bloomberg and Refinitiv, M&A Rankings, 2021 – McGuireWoods’ corporate practice once again earned top 10 rankings for U.S. M&A deals in the year-end league tables published by Refinitiv and Bloomberg. The firm placed fifth for the number of deals involving U.S. targets in Refinitiv’s rankings and was 10th on Bloomberg’s league tables for advising principals in U.S. M&A deals. McGuireWoods was 12th in Refinitiv’s rankings and 15th in Bloomberg’s report for global M&A deals. McGuireWoods also solidified its position as a leader in mid-market M&A, with top deal count rankings in multiple categories. The firm was fifth in Refinitiv’s league tables and ninth in Bloomberg’s rankings for U.S. mid-market deals. For worldwide mid-market deals, McGuireWoods was 12th in Refinitiv and Bloomberg rankings.

BTI Consulting Group, Litigation Outlook, 2021 – Based on unprompted feedback from corporate counsel, McGuireWoods earned recognition as a leading law firm in six litigation categories: class actions, securities and finance litigation, complex employment litigation, product liability, routine commercial litigation and complex commercial litigation.

Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, 2021 – Chambers and Partners again recognized McGuireWoods as one of the top private wealth services firms in the United States in its prestigious High Net Worth Guide. The firm earned a nationwide ranking — as it has each year since the guide’s 2016 launch — and ratings for Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Chambers also singled out nine of the firm’s lawyers for individual honors.

GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, Influencers in Multifamily Real Estate, 2021 – GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, an American Lawyer Media publication, selected McGuireWoods’ affordable housing team for inclusion on its 2021 “Influencers in Multifamily Real Estate” list.

Global Restructuring Review, GRR 100, 2021 – McGuireWoods ranks among the world’s leading restructuring and insolvency firms in the 2021 edition of the GRR 100, the annual guide to top international restructuring practices based on independent research by Global Restructuring Review.

IFLR, Americas Awards, 2021 – McGuireWoods was nominated for the International Financial Law Review’s debt and equity-linked “Deal of Year” for its role advising a client in the issuance of a groundbreaking corporate social bond to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Refinitiv, Syndicated Lending Rankings, 2021 – McGuireWoods ranked second in deal count and fourth in proceeds for advising lenders in worldwide syndicated loans, according to year-end league tables published by Refinitiv with 272 global deals valued at $237.1 billion. McGuireWoods also ranked third in deal count and fourth in proceeds for representing lenders in U.S. syndicated loans, with 190 deals valued at $175.5 billion. This was the 11th consecutive year the firm ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms for deal count and dollar volume by Refinitiv and its predecessor, the financial and risk business of Thomson Reuters, and the 10th year the firm finished in the top five for deal count.

The American Lawyer, Corporate Departments of the Year, 2020 – McGuireWoods was named a finalist for best energy and healthcare practices in The American Lawyer’s inaugural Corporate Departments of the Year honors. The national awards spotlight the best of the best — firms that clients should call with their critical corporate work. Only three finalists were selected in each of the energy and healthcare categories. McGuireWoods is honored for excellence based on the firm’s transactional work in the two sectors.

Bloomberg and Refinitiv, M&A Rankings, 2020 – In year-end league tables, the firm placed fifth for the number of deals involving U.S. targets in Refinitiv’s rankings and was sixth for U.S. deal count in Bloomberg’s league tables. McGuireWoods was ninth in Refinitiv’s rankings and 10th in Bloomberg’s report for global M&A deals. The firm was fifth in Refinitiv’s league tables for mid-market deals involving U.S. targets and sixth for all U.S. deals in Bloomberg’s rankings. For worldwide mid-market deals, McGuireWoods was fifth in Refinitiv’s rankings and eighth in Bloomberg’s league tables.

The Bond Buyer, 2020 – For the eighth consecutive year, McGuireWoods finished No. 1 on the list of top bond counsel in Virginia published by The Bond Buyer, the daily newspaper of public finance. In addition, McGuireWoods ranked No. 2 on The Bond Buyer’s list of top bond counsel in the Southeast, earned a No. 3 bond counsel ranking in Maryland and a No. 5 ranking in North Carolina. The firm also placed No. 9 on The Bond Buyer’s list of top underwriters’ counsel, serving on 46 transactions totaling nearly $9 billion. The rankings are based on data compiled by Refinitiv.

BTI Consulting Group, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, 2020 – McGuireWoods is one of the 16 best cybersecurity and data privacy law firms in a report from BTI Consulting Group based on unprompted feedback from top legal decision makers at large corporations. The firm is among an elite group praised by corporate counsel for helping clients identify and manage cybersecurity and data privacy risks and obligations and develop plans for responding to threats.

Chambers and Partners, Fintech Guide, 2020 – McGuireWoods’ fintech team earned a nationwide ranking in Chambers and Partners’ 2020 Fintech Guide, underscoring the firm’s growing position as counsel to many of the top emerging financial technology companies. 

Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, 2020 – Chambers and Partners again recognized McGuireWoods as one of the top private wealth services firms in the United States in its prestigious High Net Worth Guide. The firm earned a nationwide ranking — as it has each year since the guide’s 2016 launch — and ratings for the District of Columbia, Virginia and North Carolina. Chambers also singled out 10 of the firm’s lawyers for individual honors.

The Deal, Middle Market Awards, 2020 – McGuireWoods was shortlisted for The Deal’s Middle Market Awards, which recognize leading lawyers, bankers, investors and advisers in middle-market transactions completed in 2019. McGuireWoods was a finalist in the overall Deal of the Year category as well as the Financial Services Deal of the Year categories. The firm also was a finalist in the Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech Deal of the Year category.

Law360, Banking Practice Group of the Year, 2020 – Law360 named McGuireWoods a Banking Practice Group of the Year for 2020, the second time in three years the legal news service has recognized the firm for excellence in representing financial services institutions in litigation, transactional and regulatory matters. McGuireWoods earned the recognition for its innovative approach to helping clients navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while ranking No. 1 worldwide for advising lenders in syndicated loan deals. This is the sixth time Law360 has recognized McGuireWoods as a Practice Group of the Year. The firm has been honored twice for banking and government investigations and white collar litigation achievements, and once each for its automotive and sports practices.

The Real Deal, Law Firm Rankings, 2020 – McGuireWoods ranked among the leading law firms for representing lenders in commercial real estate financings in New York City, according to data compiled by news outlet The Real Deal. The firm ranked No. 26 based on total loan value for mortgages closed between Sept. 1, 2019, and Sept. 30, 2020, for properties in the city. McGuireWoods closed 16 deals valued at $258.4 million during the period.

Bloomberg and Refinitiv, Capital Markets Rankings, 2019 – McGuireWoods once again ranked among the leading law firms for advising corporate issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions in year-end league tables. The firm closed 69 straight debt deals valued at $38.7 billion in 2019, earning high rankings in Refinitiv’s Global Capital Markets Review: No. 5 in deal count and No. 13 in proceeds in U.S. Straight Debt Excluding Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS); No. 9 in deal count and No. 16 in value in U.S. Straight Debt Including ABS and MBS; No. 13 in proceeds and No. 16 in deal count in Global Straight Debt Excluding ABS and MBS; No. 16 in deal count and No. 18 in proceeds in Global Straight Debt Including ABS and MBS; and No. 13  in deal count and No. 16 in proceeds for U.S. Debt, Equity and Equity-Related Transactions. McGuireWoods was ranked in the following categories in Bloomberg’s Global Legal Advisers league tables: No. 6 in proceeds and No. 7 in deal count for U.S. Equity Linked Issuer Advisers; No. 10 in proceeds and No. 15 in deal count in U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds Issuer Advisers; No. 12 in proceeds and No. 18 in deal count in U.S. Corporate Bonds Issuer/Borrower Advisers; No. 18 in deal count in Global Bonds Issuer Advisers; and No. 11 in proceeds for Canada Corporate Bonds Issuer Advisers.

The Bond Buyer, 2019 – For the seventh year in a row, McGuireWoods ranked as the No. 1 bond counsel in Virginia for transactions valued at over $3 billion — more than one-third of the entire Virginia market. The firm ranked as the No. 3 bond counsel for the 11-state Southeast Region, with more than $4 billion of transactions, and placed No. 4 in Maryland and No. 5 in North Carolina among the top bond counsel.

Forbes, America’s Top Corporate Law Firms, 2019 – McGuireWoods was named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top Corporate Law Firms and was among the firms with the most recommendations for corporate governance law based on survey responses from 2,500 lawyers.

Global Investigations Review, GIR 100, 2019 – McGuireWoods was ranked among the world’s leading investigations firms for the fifth consecutive year in the GIR 100, a guide to top cross-border investigations practices based on independent research by Global Investigations Review. GIR editors selected the 100 firms for their ability to carry out sophisticated, cross-border government-led and internal investigations.

Law360, White Collar Practice Group of the Year, 2019 – Law360 recognized McGuireWoods as a White Collar Practice Group of the Year — one of only five firms to earn the prestigious honor. This marked the second time the publication has recognized the firm for its elite government investigations and white collar litigation practice. McGuireWoods earned the Law360 recognition for its work handling high-stakes investigations and enforcement matters worldwide. This was the fifth time Law360 lauded McGuireWoods as a Practice Group of the Year. The firm also previously received the accolade for its banking, automotive and sports practices.

M&A Advisor, M&A Advisor Awards, 2019 – McGuireWoods was a finalist in six deal categories for the 2019 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognized top corporate transactions from the past year and the firms involved in closing them. The firm represented clients in three major deals — including two in the energy sector — that were named finalists in various categories: the $13.4 billion merger of Dominion Energy with SCANA Corp.; Teledyne Technologies Inc.’s $225 million acquisition of Roper Technologies Inc.’s scientific imaging business; and EN Engineering’s investment in Texas Utility Engineering.

Refinitiv, Syndicated Loan Rankings, 2019 – McGuireWoods ranked No. 1 worldwide for advising lenders in syndicated loans in 2019. It marks the second year in a row that McGuireWoods closed more global transactions than any other law firm and the ninth consecutive year that the firm has ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms for deal count and dollar volume, according to the lending league tables published by Refinitiv and its predecessor, the financial and risk business of Thomson Reuters. In eight of those years, the firm has finished among the top five in deal count. The firm advised lenders on 254 global deals valued at $223.6 billion to rank No. 1 in deal count and No. 2 in proceeds. The firm also ranked No. 2 in deal count and No. 5 in proceeds for representing lenders in U.S. syndicated loans, with 187 deals valued at $153.2 billion. In addition, McGuireWoods ranked highly for representing borrowers in syndicated loans in 2019, placing No. 10 in deal count for U.S. transactions and No. 14 for worldwide deals.

Thomson Reuters, Year-End Syndicated Loan Rankings, 2018 – The firm ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms for deal count and dollar volume for the eighth consecutive year in Thomson Reuters Loan Pricing Corp.’s year-end U.S. Lender Legal Advisor rankings. The firm placed No. 4 in deal count and No. 6 in dollar volume, advising clients on 183 deals valued at $157.7 billion.

American Health Lawyers Association, Top Ten, 2018 – Ranked No. 6 on the American Health Lawyers Association’s annual Top Ten list recognizing law firms, organizations, health plans and companies that encourage and sustain member participation in AHLA.

BTI Consulting Group, “Litigation Outlook,” 2019 – McGuireWoods earned recognition as a leading law firm in all eight litigation categories in the 2019 edition of “BTI Litigation Outlook: Changes, Trends and Opportunities for Law Firms,” based on unprompted feedback from corporate counsel. The firm was among an elite group ranked as “standouts” in intellectual property litigation, class actions, complex and routine employment litigation, product liability matters and complex commercial litigation. McGuireWoods also was recognized for securities and finance litigation and routine commercial litigation.

Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, 2018 – McGuireWoods’ private wealth services team earned a nationwide ranking in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, with 11 of the firm’s lawyers singled out for recognition — the most for the firm since the guide’s 2016 launch. The firm earned regional Band 1 practice rankings for the District of Columbia, Virginia and North Carolina.

Global Investigations Review, GIR 100, 2018 – McGuireWoods was selected for the fourth consecutive year to the GIR 100 list, Global Investigations Review’s annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices. GIR editors select the 100 firms for their ability to carry out sophisticated, cross-border government-led and internal investigations.

The Human Trafficking Legal Center, Litigation Firm of the Year, 2018 – McGuireWoods was named “Litigation Firm of the Year” for its pro bono work securing the largest known single-plaintiff trafficking award in U.S. history. The Human Trafficking Legal Center is a nonprofit organization that assists survivors of labor and sex trafficking in seeking justice.

Law360, Banking Practice Group of the Year, 2018 – Law360 named McGuireWoods a Banking Practice Group of the Year for 2018 — one of only six firms to earn the prestigious honor. McGuireWoods earned the banking recognition for advising national banks in multibillion-dollar financings and deals, winning high-stakes appeals and representing financial institutions in other matters. The honor marks the fourth time Law360 recognized the firm as a Practice Group of the Year, with past honors for the firm’s automotive, government investigations and white collar litigation, and sports practices.

The National Law Journal, Appellate Hot List, 2018 – McGuireWoods was named to The National Law Journal’s prestigious 2018 Appellate Hot List honoring the “stars of the appellate bar” — leading law firms that had great success before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appeals courts over the past year.

Thomson Reuters, U.S. Lender Legal Advisor Rankings, 2018 – McGuireWoods again ranked among the leading law firms for syndicated debt financings, placing fourth in deal count and sixth in dollar volume in Thomson Reuters Loan Pricing Corp.’s year-end U.S. Lender Legal Advisor rankings. The firm advised clients on 183 deals valued at $157.7 billion. For eight consecutive years, McGuireWoods has ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms for deal count and dollar volume and in seven of those years, the firm was among the top five in deal count.

Bloomberg, Global Mid-Market Private Equity Rankings, 2017 – McGuireWoods ranked among the leading law firms for mid-market private equity deals, placing 20th in global private equity transactions valued up to $500 million with 61 deals, and 19th for deals valued up to $250 million with 59 transactions. The firm represented private equity funds and independent sponsors in these transactions, which spanned multiple industry sectors.

Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters, Capital Markets Rankings, 2017 – McGuireWoods’ capital markets team earned top 20 rankings in multiple categories for advising corporate issuers and underwriters in transactions. The firm ranked among the leaders in four categories in Bloomberg’s 2017 Global Legal Adviser League Tables: 10th in volume and 16^th in deal count in Global Bonds Issuer Advisers; 13th in volume and 16th in deal count in U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds Issuer Advisers; 15th in volume and 20th in deal count in U.S. Corporate Bonds Issuer/Borrower Advisers; and 12th in volume for Canada Corporate Bonds Issuer Advisers. In Thomson Reuters’ Global Capital Markets Review, the firm ranked 18th in volume and deal count in U.S. Straight Debt Excluding Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS); 19th in volume and deal count in U.S. Straight Debt Including ABS and MBS; and 12th in volume and ninth in deal count for Canada All Debt.

Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters, M&A Rankings, 2017 – McGuireWoods once again is a leading law firm for clients in U.S. and global M&A deals. The firm ranked sixth in deal count in Thomson Reuters’ mid-market league tables for U.S. transactions valued up to $500 million, and 16th for worldwide deals up to $500 million. In Thomson Reuters’ rankings of overall M&A activity, the firm ranked eighth for deals involving U.S. targets and 19th for completed worldwide transactions. In Bloomberg’s league tables, the firm ranked seventh for U.S. deals valued up to $500 million and 14th for worldwide transactions up to $500 million. For overall M&A activity, McGuireWoods ranked eighth for U.S. deals and 20th for worldwide transactions in Bloomberg’s report.

M&A Advisor, Turnaround Awards, 2017 – The M&A Advisor recognized McGuireWoods’ work in three distressed investment and restructuring deals that won Sec. 363 Sale of the Year (over $500 million to $1 billion), Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (over $5 billion) and Industrials Deal of the Year.

Mergers & Acquisitions,  Law Firm of the Year, 2017 – Recognizing its remarkable growth in deal work and innovations that establish the firm as an industry leader, McGuireWoods was honored as “Law Firm of the Year” in Mergers & Acquisitions magazine’s 2017 Mid-Market M&A Awards. The recognition complements the firm’s consistent top rankings in authoritative M&A league tables by Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters, including 2017’s top 10 finish. The magazine singled out McGuireWoods’ national Independent Sponsor Conference and its ambitious Women in Private Equity & Finance initiative.

The Bond Buyer, 2017 – For the third time in four years, ranked among the top three bond counsel in the 11-state Southeast U.S. region (with total sales volume of $3.17 billion), as well as ranked No. 1 in Virginia for the fifth consecutive year and No. 5 in North Carolina.

The American Lawyer, Corporate Scorecard, 2016 – McGuireWoods ranked No. 4 in deal count for issuer representations in the magazine’s 2016 Corporate Scorecard, with 43 deals valued at $24.43 billion.

The American Lawyer, Global Legal Awards, 2016 – The American Lawyer recognized McGuireWoods in its 2016 Global Legal Awards for advising Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in the financing of Anheuser-Busch InBev NV’s acquisition of SABMiller Plc. The AB InBev/SAB financing — the largest commercial loan on record — won “Global Finance Deal of the Year: Acquisition Finance.”

Bloomberg, Global Legal Adviser League Tables, 2016 – McGuireWoods ranked among the top law firms in four categories: second in volume for U.S. Equity Linked Issuer Advisers; 12th in volume in U.S. Corporate Issuer/Borrower Advisers; 13th in volume and 15th in deal count in U.S. Investment Grade Issuer Advisers; and 16th in volume in U.S. High Yield Issue Advisers.

The Bond Buyer, 2016 – For the second time in three years, McGuireWoods was ranked the No. 1 bond counsel firm in the 11-state Southeast U.S. region (with total sales volume of $3.45 billion and 42 deals), as well as No. 1 in Virginia and No. 2 in Tennessee.

The Bond Buyer, Southeast Region Deal of the Year, 2016 – McGuireWoods served as bond counsel on a $1.13 billion deal to finance the separation of Vanderbilt University Medical Center from Vanderbilt University — a transaction The Bond Buyer recognized as the 2016 Southeast Region Deal of the Year.

Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, 2016 – McGuireWoods received a Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Law in Chambers’ inaugural High Net Worth Guide. In addition, five of the firm’s lawyers were ranked as notable practitioners nationally.

Thomson Reuters, Global Capital Markets Review, 2016 – McGuireWoods ranked in four categories for deals closed in 2016: 13th in deal count and 16th in volume in U.S. Straight Debt Excluding Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS); 15th in deal count and 17th in volume in U.S. Straight Debt Including ABS and MBS; 16th in deal count and 18th in volume in U.S. Debt, Equity and Equity Related; and 20th in deal count and 23rd in volume in Global Straight Debt Excluding ABS and MBS.

Thomson Reuters, U.S. Lender Legal Advisor Rankings, 2016 – For the sixth year in a row, McGuireWoods ranked among the top 10 U.S. firms in these authoritative league tables: No. 5 in deal count and No. 7 in dollar volume for syndicated debt financings. The firm recorded 113 deals valued at $83.4 billion for the year.

BTI Consulting Group, Litigation Outlook, 2016 – One of only two firms recognized in all eight practice categories in the 2016 edition of “BTI Litigation Outlook: Changes, Trends and Opportunities for Law Firms,” based on feedback from corporate counsel. McGuireWoods earned the elite “Powerhouse” ranking for product liability litigation and complex commercial litigation. The firm also was recognized as a “Standout” for class action and torts, routine commercial litigation, complex employment litigation, and routine employment litigation, and made BTI’s “Honor Roll” for securities and finance litigation and intellectual property litigation.

Global Investigations Review and Just Anti-Corruption Washington D.C.’s FCPA Bar Guide, 2016 – McGuireWoods was recognized as one of the top law firms with Washington, D.C., practices that handle Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters. The guide listed McGuireWoods as a “recommended” firm and cited the work of lawyers in the firm’s government investigations and white-collar litigation practice.

Law360, Automotive Practice Group of the Year, 2016 – McGuireWoods was recognized as an Automotive Practice Group of the Year for 2016, one of only two firms to receive the prestigious honor. The firm’s product liability and toxic tort lawyers earned the recognition for their representation of the world’s largest automakers in high-stakes litigation, including Mazda, Hyundai and Ford. The firm was profiled in a Law360 feature article on Jan. 18, 2017.

M&A Advisor, M&A Deal of the Year, 2016 – McGuireWoods represented Rothschild as financial advisor to Sorin SpA in its merger with Cyberonics Inc., which The M&A Advisor recognized as the M&A Deal of the Year for transactions worth $1 billion to $5 billion.

M&A Advisor, Private Equity Deal of the Year, 2016 – McGuireWoods represented Morehead Capital in the sale of Chopt Creative Salad Company to L Catterton, which The M&A Advisor recognized as the Private Equity Deal of the Year for transactions valued at $100 million to $250 million.

M&A Advisor, Telecom Deal of the Year, 2016 – The M&A Advisor named the retail partnership between Sprint and RadioShack as the Telecom Deal of the Year in the annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards, which recognize top distressed investment and restructuring deals and the firms involved in closing the transactions. McGuireWoods advised its longtime client Sprint in completing the deal, which more than doubled Sprint’s company-owned retail footprint and expanded its ability to reach customers from coast to coast.

The American Lawyer, Global Legal Awards, 2015 – The American Lawyer’s 2015 Global Legal Awards recognized the favorable settlement in Brian Riopelle’s multi-year trade secrets case for DuPont over Kolon Industries for stealing manufacturing secrets to Kevlar.

Bloomberg, Global Legal Adviser League Tables, 2015 – McGuireWoods ranked among the top law firms in multiple categories: No. 16 in volume and 16th in deal count in U.S. Corporate Issuer/Borrower Advisers; 17th in volume and 14th in deal count in U.S. Investment Grade Issuer Advisers; 17th in volume for U.S. High Yield Issuer Advisers; 19th in volume for Global Manager Advisers.

Law360, Sports Practice Group of the Year, 2015 – McGuireWoods was recognized as a Sports Group of the Year for 2015. The firm was profiled in a feature article published by Law360 on Jan. 21, 2016. 

Legal Marketing Association, Your Honor Awards, 2015 – McGuireWoods received the first place “Marketing on a Shoestring” award from the Legal Marketing Association in recognition of the private equity team’s associate-led “Deal Buzz – Engaging Young Private Equity Professionals” program to connect clients and establish a network of industry relationships.

Thomson Reuters, Lender Law Firm League Table, 2015 – Topping Thomson Reuters’ rankings for syndicated debt financings, McGuireWoods placed No. 1 in deal count and ranked sixth in dollar volume in Thomson Reuters Loan Pricing Corp.’s year-end 2015 U.S. Lender Law Firm League Table for the firm’s representation of lead arrangers and bookrunners in syndicated debt financings. The firm recorded 161 deals valued at $112.8 billion for the year. This marks the fifth consecutive year that McGuireWoods has ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms in the league tables.

Law360, White Collar Practice Group of the Year, 2014 – McGuireWoods’ Government Investigations and White Collar Litigation practice was named a White Collar Practice Group of the Year for 2014. The practice was profiled in a feature article published by Law360 on Feb. 9, 2015.

Virginia Business, Legal Elite, 2014 – Thirty-six McGuireWoods lawyers from five offices were selected by their professional peers to be included in Virginia Business magazine’s 2014 Legal Elite. McGuireWoods lawyers were represented in 14 categories, including Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights for which the firm had more lawyers listed than any other firm in the state.

Finance Monthly, Insurance and Reinsurance Firm of the Year, 2011 – McGuireWoods was named the “2011 Insurance and Reinsurance Firm of the Year, USA.”

Thomson Reuters, Capital Markets Review of Legal Advisors, 2010 – McGuireWoods ranked third by monetary value in the United States among top law firms for serving as issuer’s counsel for global equity issuances on behalf of issuers in 2009. The firm represented issuers in connection with global equity offerings representing more than $19 billion in proceeds and ranked in the top five for U.S. common stock offerings on behalf of issuers and U.S. equity and equity-related issuances.

Diversity Recognition

Chambers and Partners, Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America, 2024 – For the sixth consecutive year, McGuireWoods was shortlisted for Outstanding Firm for Pro Bono in the 2024 Chambers USA Awards for working to close the “justice gap” for those in need. For the second year in a row, McGuireWoods was a finalist for Outstanding Firm for Environment & Sustainability for its comprehensive approach to environmental and sustainability matters.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Spotlight, 2024 — McGuireWoods was featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Spotlight.” The special section profiles Virginia law firms and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion efforts in the local legal community

Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Empowering Women, 2024 – Virginia Lawyers Weekly featured McGuireWoods in its inaugural “Empowering Women” issue, which recognized law firms with a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys.

Chambers and Partners, Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America, 2023 – McGuireWoods was a finalist in two categories in Chambers and Partners’ Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2023. For the fifth consecutive year, McGuireWoods was shortlisted for Outstanding Firm for Pro Bono. McGuireWoods also was a finalist for Outstanding Firm for Environment & Sustainability.

Diversity Lab, Mansfield Certification, 2023 – McGuireWoods achieved “Mansfield Certification Plus” status after completing a 12-month certification program, from July 2022 to June 2023, thereby fulfilling a commitment to increase firmwide inclusivity and diversity in leadership. The firm was certified for voluntarily measuring the outcomes of its inclusive processes and achieving positive results.

LCLD, Top Performer and Compass Awards, 2023 – The national Leadership Council on Legal Diversity recently announced its 2023 Top Performers and Compass Award recipients. Earning both recognitions, in LCLD’s eyes, signals a firm’s “commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession.”

Chambers and Partners, Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America, 2022 – McGuireWoods was a finalist in five categories in Chambers and Partners’ Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022 and was the only law firm to be recognized in each of the three Outstanding Firm categories: Diversity and Inclusion, Pro Bono and Veterans Advancement.

Chambers and Partners, Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America, 2021 – McGuireWoods won the award for Veterans Program of the Year in the in the Chambers and Partners’ Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2021 after being “Highly Commended” in the category in 2020. The firm was a finalist for the third consecutive year for Outstanding Firm for Pro Bono.

Chambers and Partners, Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America, 2020 – McGuireWoods was named a finalist for Pro Bono Program of the Year for the second consecutive year and for Veterans Program of the Year in Chambers and Partners’ Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2020.

Chambers and Partners, Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America, 2019 – McGuireWoods was a finalist in four categories in the inaugural Chambers and Partners’ Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America. The firm was a finalist for Most Pioneering Firm for Female Lawyers and for Pro Bono Program of the Year.

MetLife, Diversity & Inclusion Award, 2017 – McGuireWoods was one of only three law firms honored for diversity and inclusion efforts by MetLife’s Legal Affairs Diversity Committee at its General Counsel Roundtable, held March 1, 2017, in New York.

Working Mother, Best Law Firm for Women, 2017 – For the eighth time in the survey’s 10 years, McGuireWoods was honored for its ongoing commitment to creating a superior workplace for women. McGuireWoods gained special recognition for providing customized leadership training and a development initiative that puts women lawyers on a path to become equity partners. Working Mother magazine’s report also noted the firm provides flexible parental leave programs that help lawyers make successful transitions back to work.

Metropolitan Business League, Vision of Excellence Award, 2016 – McGuireWoods received the Vision of Excellence Award in recognition of the firm’s support for small, women- and minority-owned businesses in Virginia.

Law360, The 25 Best Law Firms for Black Attorneys, 2015 – McGuireWoods ranked fifth on Law360’s list of “The 25 Best Law Firms for Black Attorneys,” recognizing firms that have a significantly higher ratio of Black lawyers than the industry average, particularly at the partner level. It was part of the inaugural Law360 Minority Report survey of diversity among big U.S. law firms.

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, President’s Award, 2014 – McGuireWoods received the 2014 NAPABA President’s Award in recognition of the firm’s support for NAPABA and the NAPABA Law Foundation and its internship program.

Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Innovator Award, 2011 – McGuireWoods was one of five recipients of the award, which is bestowed upon U.S. in-house legal departments, law firms, bar associations or legal organizations in recognition of their recruitment and retention of diverse lawyers.

Multicultural Law, Top 100 Law Firm for Diversity, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 – McGuireWoods was named a Top 100 Law Firm for Diversity by Multicultural Law magazine.

Multicultural Law, Top 100 Law Firm for Women Lawyers, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 – McGuireWoods was named a Top 100 Law Firm for Women Lawyers by Multicultural Law magazine.

Multicultural Law, Top 25 Law Firm for African American Lawyers, 2012, 2011, 2009 – McGuireWoods was named a Top 25 Law Firm for African American Lawyers by Multicultural Law magazine.

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Firm Appreciation Award, 2011 – McGuireWoods received the Firm Appreciation Award in recognition of the firm’s support for NAPABA.

University of Maryland Black Law Students Association, Firm Diversity Award, 2011 – McGuireWoods received the 2011 Firm Diversity Award.

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, Balanced Life Workplace Award, 2010 – McGuireWoods was honored with the 2010 Balance Life Workplace Award in the “large firm” category. The award recognizes McGuireWoods for policies that “promote opportunities for attorneys to balance their careers with family, community and other aspects of their lives.”