Brian J. Kelly

Brian J. Kelly is a respected attorney and partner at McGuireWoods, where he serves as a co-leader of the firm’s energy industry team. He has built a strong legal career focused on helping energy companies, investors, and financial institutions manage complex transactions and development projects. His work covers a wide range of business law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, project finance, infrastructure development, and commodity-related transactions. Through his experience and legal knowledge, he helps clients navigate challenges and achieve their business goals in the energy sector.

Brian earned his B.A. from Mount Saint Mary’s College in 1998, graduating cum laude. He later attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he received his J.D. in 2001, also graduating cum laude. His strong academic background provided a solid foundation for his successful legal career and his work in complex energy and infrastructure matters.

Brian has advised clients on projects involving solar, wind, biomass, natural gas, geothermal, and battery energy technologies throughout his career. He has also worked on non-energy infrastructure and commodity financing projects in the United States and internationally. His broad experience allows him to support clients through every stage of project development, financing, and operation. He has earned recognition as a “Leading Lawyer” by The Legal 500 United States for his work in Project Finance and Energy Transactions.

Brian J. Kelly is known for helping clients structure and negotiate important agreements that support large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. These agreements include power purchase agreements, joint development agreements, engineering and construction contracts, and fuel supply and transportation arrangements. He also advises U.S. and international businesses on trade-related matters, including export control issues. By providing practical legal guidance and strategic solutions, Brian helps clients reduce risk, complete complex transactions, and move projects forward with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McGuireWoods
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mount Saint Mary’s College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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