During its first decade, the Hunton & Williams established its industry base by representing railroads, banks, insurance companies and energy companies and, notably, arguing over 40 cases before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.We build strong teams, working collaboratively across jurisdictions to ensure that our clients get not only the highest quality legal services, but the right complement of lawyers and professionals to suit their particular needs.
Our strength in the energy, financial services, real estate investment and finance, and retail and consumer products sectors are deep—so is our bench in the practices that matter most to the clients we serve. Whether we are advising on a deal in the renewable energy space, litigating a matter for a global bank or helping an entrepreneurial team finance a new real estate investment, we approach each opportunity or challenge with a focus on the business context as well as the law.
We persist in forging strategic partnerships and breaking new ground. We were early to embrace flexible arrangements and staffing models. And we continue to apply legal project management principles to bring greater predictability to our matters.
Clients tell us that culture matters. Our culture is rooted in a deep respect for one another, a lack of arrogance and the desire and commitment to help. Pro bono is foundational to our culture, and we believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work. That’s why 100 percent of our lawyers are active in pro bono service, contributing more than 42,000 hours annually.
Hunton & Williams is a diverse and inclusive organization. We are proud of our history, our service to our clients and our communities, and the work that we do every single day to achieve results and exceed expectations.
Client relationships are the lifeblood of our business. Not only is it the reason our law firm exists, but it is the way in which we expand our business, are engaged by new clients, and develop new referral relationships.
Our mantra is that we will do what it takes to “get it done” – whether we are involved in multi-jurisdiction class action lawsuits, complex global infrastructure financings or tough M&A negotiations on behalf of a Fortune 500 retailer. For those we represent, we treat their challenges and opportunities as if they were our own.