New Orleans Partners Named Among City's Top 500 Leaders

Adams & Reese Litigation Partner Matt Guy and Intersection of Business & Government Partner Chris Kane have been named to the "Biz 500: 2026 Edition."

Published annually by Biz New Orleans, the “Biz 500” recognizes the influential leaders driving the Greater New Orleans economy and its future growth. The comprehensive list features top business leaders and executives across the 10-parish business community and includes their professional insights, biographical details, and personal perspectives.

Guy serves as the firm’s New Orleans Partner in Charge, Business Immigration Team Leader, and Maritime Team Leader, and is ranked by Chambers USA in Transportation: Shipping/Maritime in Louisiana. His litigation practice centers on disputes arising from maritime operations, marine construction, marine insurance, and oil and gas activity, and he represents vessel owners, shipyards, drilling contractors, and their insurers. Biz New Orleans noted that Guy, who is licensed in Louisiana, Texas, and England, "brings global perspective to complex litigation involving marine construction, energy and insurance."

Kane serves as the firm’s Global Trade & Transportation Team Leader and serves on the Adams & Reese Disaster Preparedness and Response Team. Drawing on extensive port and logistics experience, he advises trucking and logistics companies on federal regulatory issues and counsels clients on major investment projects and government relations matters. Biz New Orleans described Kane as "a jack-of-all-trades attorney" who "maintains a multifaceted practice, counseling clients on economic development projects, transportation law, construction law, regulatory and government relations, disaster recovery and highly specific litigation matters." This marks his third consecutive “Biz 500” recognition.

Guy's maritime and energy practice and Kane's transportation, logistics, and economic development work serve industries that anchor the Greater New Orleans economy. Their commitment to both businesses and private- and public-sector clients across the 10-parish region earned them a place on this year's “Biz 500” list. Adams & Reese congratulates Matt Guy and Chris Kane on their well-deserved recognition.

The “Biz 500: 2026 Edition” is available now at bizneworleans.com/new-orleans-500/list.