Brandon C. Janes
Practice Areas
Experience
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Family Office
- Family-Owned Business
- Insurance
- Insurance Administrative, Investigative, and Regulatory Matters
- Insurance Transactions
- International Transactions
- Investment Funds
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
Biography
Brandon has extensive experience in corporate governance, capital transactions and mergers and acquisitions. He has been involved in a number of international and domestic financings. He has represented investors and corporate clients in private equity and debt offerings, including the offerings of high yield debt securities and convertible and other hybrid securities. Much of Brandon’s practice includes cross-border and international transactions. His practice includes a wide variety of industries, including technology, media, energy, and retail. Brandon is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Education
B.B.A., Baylor University
J.D., University of Texas School of Law
- Associate Editor, Texas Law Review
Bar Admissions
Texas
New York
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
Professional Certifications
Board Certified in Tax Law
Practice Experience
- Advised investors and businesses on investment and acquisition transactions domestically and internationally.
- Extensive experience in the negotiation and preparation of partnership and employment agreements and the restructuring and workout of complex financings.
Recent Representations
- Counsel to an insurance services company in connection with its recapitalization with a private equity firm at a valuation of $108 million
- Counsel to an oilfield services company in its sale to a strategic buyer for $140 million
- Counsel to a special committee of independent directors of a NYSE company in connection with the sale of assets to related parties
- Counsel to an e-commerce and SAAS solutions company in connection with acquisitions, venture capital financing, corporate organizational planning and private placements of securities
- Counsel to a healthcare service provider in its sale to an international strategic buyer for $34 million
- Legal 500 Elite: Corporate and M&A, 2025 (Inaugural Edition)
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2012-2026
- Lawyer of the Year â Austin, Corporate Law, 2022
- Corporate Governance Law, 2023-2026
- Corporate Law, 2012-2026
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2023-2026
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2004
Brandon has spoken on and written a number of different articles and publications on matters relating to business and transaction. He is also a co-author of Doing Business in Texas, a Guide for Foreign Investors Doing Business in the Lone Star State.
- Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Advisory Board
- Austin Community Foundation, Board of Governors
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- Travis County Bar Association
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 18, 2022
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 19, 2021
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 25 “Ones to Watch”
Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.
Attorney News • August 20, 2020
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
Attorney News • August 16, 2018
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 94 Jackson Walker attorneys in its 2018 edition. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 15, 2017
Brandon Janes quoted in “Law360” on Road Funding Amendment
Jackson Walker partner Brandon Janes was quoted in a Nov. 4, 2014, Law360 article about the recent passage of a Texas constitutional amendment that will provide funds for transportation improvements.
Mentions • November 7, 2014
Practice Experience
Practice Experience
- Advised investors and businesses on investment and acquisition transactions domestically and internationally.
- Extensive experience in the negotiation and preparation of partnership and employment agreements and the restructuring and workout of complex financings.
Recent Representations
- Counsel to an insurance services company in connection with its recapitalization with a private equity firm at a valuation of $108 million
- Counsel to an oilfield services company in its sale to a strategic buyer for $140 million
- Counsel to a special committee of independent directors of a NYSE company in connection with the sale of assets to related parties
- Counsel to an e-commerce and SAAS solutions company in connection with acquisitions, venture capital financing, corporate organizational planning and private placements of securities
- Counsel to a healthcare service provider in its sale to an international strategic buyer for $34 million
Recognition & Accolades
- Legal 500 Elite: Corporate and M&A, 2025 (Inaugural Edition)
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2012-2026
- Lawyer of the Year â Austin, Corporate Law, 2022
- Corporate Governance Law, 2023-2026
- Corporate Law, 2012-2026
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2023-2026
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2004
Publications & Speeches
Brandon has spoken on and written a number of different articles and publications on matters relating to business and transaction. He is also a co-author of Doing Business in Texas, a Guide for Foreign Investors Doing Business in the Lone Star State.
Community Involvement
- Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Advisory Board
- Austin Community Foundation, Board of Governors
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- Travis County Bar Association
Practice Areas
Experience
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Family Office
- Family-Owned Business
- Insurance
- Insurance Administrative, Investigative, and Regulatory Matters
- Insurance Transactions
- International Transactions
- Investment Funds
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Venture Capital & Emerging Companies