Energy and infrastructure focus McGuireWoods has been expanding its financing capabilities in energy and infrastructure, evidenced by recent partner additions in Houston and high-profile financing work. Sales opportunities exist in energy transition projects, project finance, and infrastructure deals, especially in markets linked to oil, gas, and renewables.

Growth through strategic hires Continued partner hires and departures in key offices indicate active realignment and scaling in strategic practice areas such as securities enforcement, regulatory counseling, and energy M&A. Potential cross-sell opportunities include bringing clients into McGuireWoods' broader services (compliance, investigations, and corporate finance) as they grow.

Competitive reputational leverage Strong client-service accolades from BTI and Financial Times position the firm as a trusted partner for Fortune 1000 clients. Use this to engage C-suite and general counsel with value propositions around risk management, complex transactions, and innovative legal delivery.

Large-enterprise client base The firm serves a broad, high-value client base including major corporations and institutions (e.g., Yale recent engagement). Opportunities exist to expand advisory in corporate governance, regulatory risk, and large-scale financings, leveraging existing relationships for multi-service engagements.

Technology-enabled offerings McGuireWoods utilizes a modern tech stack (including Algolia, Litera, Cloudflare, and capital market tools) to support efficient service delivery. This can be a selling point for clients seeking scalable, secure, and tech-enabled legal operations, particularly in matter management and data-intensive disputes.