Corporate & Securities
Our corporate team is comprised of more than 100 attorneys executing over 400 transactions annually, representing billions of dollars in aggregate deal value. We advise clients on the full spectrum of corporate matters—from startup formation and private fund structuring to complex M&A, capital markets transactions, and Texas redomestications—across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions. Beyond transactions, we serve as outside general counsel to hundreds of companies, partnering with management to deliver practical, day to day guidance on commercial contracts, corporate governance, Texas governance protections, and securities compliance.
We advise clients at every stage of growth—structuring private funds, helping startups establish clear ownership frameworks, and guiding issuers through capital raises while minimizing regulatory risk. We work with operating companies on commercial, employment, and licensing arrangements, and assist institutional investors in evaluating investment opportunities. For public companies and boards, we provide strategic counsel on Texas redomestication and governance modernization, including director protections, forum selection, and public company governance frameworks tailored to Texas law.
Because we handle transactions of every size – sub-million-dollar deals to multibillion-dollar deals – we’re able to combine big-deal experience with development-stage resourcefulness to deliver sophisticated legal guidance in a cost-efficient manner. Our corporate and securities lawyers bring that same practical approach to clients considering Texas redomestication or other governance changes designed to align corporate structure, securities compliance, and long-term business strategy.
- Representation of a target company in a SPAC business combination on its conversion to a Texas corporation and the adoption of public company governing documents designed to implement Texas governance protections.
- Representation of a private sports retailer on its conversion to a Texas corporation, including implementing recently-enacted Texas protections such as forum selection provisions and shareholder litigation considerations.
- Representation of a registered investment advisory firm focused on utility and infrastructure-related investments in connection with its signing of a deal to invest $675 million in common stock of PG&E Corporation in a private placement of public equity (PIPE) transaction. which, together with other investors, was part of a $3.25 billion investment expected to close upon PG&E emerging out of bankruptcy.
- Representation of a privately held technology leasing and finance company in its sale to a publicly traded national bank.
- Representation of over 90 institutional investors in the United States and around the globe, including some of the largest and most active sovereign wealth funds, endowments, insurance companies, public pension plans and financial institutions.
- Representation of Questcare Medical and QRx Medical Management, a physician-owned and operated provider group operating in multiple states, in their $135M sale to Envision Healthcare Holdings.
- Representation of ThermiGen LLC, a medical technology company, in its $75M sale to Almirall, S.A., a global pharmaceutical company.
- Representation of TFS Corporation, the world’s largest owner and manager of commercial Indian sandalwood plantations, in the $244.9M acquisition of two bioscience companies, ViroXis Corporation and Santalis Pharmaceuticals.
- Representation of Prophet Equity, a private equity firm, and several of its portfolio companies, in over $300M of acquisition transactions.
- Served as Special Texas Counsel in the $730M roll-up sale of a hospital group.
- Representation of a privately-held energy technology company in the sale to a NASDAQ-traded semiconductor manufacturer.
- Representation of a family office in a $52M joint venture investment.
- Representation of a heath care informatics company in a $300M SaaS agreement with a large insurer.
- Representation of a consumer products company in the negotiation of a $70M credit facility.
- Representation of a publicly traded air medical transport company in the acquisition of a joint venture from two hospital systems.
Jackson Walker Represents Global Energy Services Alliance in Acquisition by Solaris Energy Infrastructure
Jackson Walker represented Global Energy Services Alliance, Inc. (GESA) in its acquisition by Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: SEI), a Houston-based provider of power generation and distribution solutions and logistics equipment and services for the data center, energy, commercial, and industrial sectors. GESA, based in Corpus Christi, is a leading global provider of full-lifecycle services for turbine and generator systems.
Client Results • July 9, 2026
Jackson Walker Advises Sky Peak Capital on Formation of Excelus Holdings
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce its representation of Sky Peak Capital in connection with the formation of Excelus Holdings, a scaled precision manufacturing platform serving mission-critical industries across the United States.
Client Results • May 21, 2026
Jackson Walker Represents Syntrio Solutions in Acquisition of North Texas Fiber-Optic Network
Jackson Walker represented Syntrio Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of fiber-optic assets from a North Texas electric cooperative. The transaction adds an approximately 250-mile fiber network to Syntrio’s infrastructure, expanding its coverage across multiple counties and enhancing network reliability and capacity.
Client Results • May 19, 2026
Jackson Walker Advises Battalion Capital Partners on Strategic Partnership with Velocity Restorations
Jackson Walker represented Battalion Capital Partners in a strategic partnership with Velocity Restorations, a leader in re-engineered classic vehicles. The transaction closed on March 30, 2026.
Client Results • April 20, 2026
Jackson Walker Represents Renaissance Growth Partners in Addition of Permian Basin Assets
Jackson Walker represented Renaissance Growth Partners, a Dallas-based investment fund, in the successful acquisition of upstream oil and gas assets in the Permian Basin. The transaction closed on April 1, 2026.
Client Results • April 7, 2026
Jackson Walker Advises Verzatec Group on Acquisition of Ultra Tech Extrusions
Jackson Walker represented Verzatec Group in its acquisition of Ultra Tech Extrusions of Tennessee, Inc., a manufacturer of extruded edge banding, T-molding, and custom profiles for the furniture industry.
Client Results • March 24, 2026
Jackson Walker Advises ELM Utility Services in Strategic Growth Investment by Tiger Infrastructure Partners
Jackson Walker represented ELM Utility Services in connection with a strategic growth investment by Tiger Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm focused on middle-market infrastructure companies.
Client Results • December 15, 2025
‘Austin Monthly’ Lists 53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among “Austin’s Top Attorneys” of 2026
Jackson Walker congratulates the 53 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthly’s list of “Austin’s Top Attorneys” for 2026. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 40 categories.
Attorney News • July 10, 2026
Jackson Walker’s Corporate and Litigation Practices Ranked in Legal 500’s 2026 United States Nationwide Guide
Jackson Walker announces its inclusion in Legal 500’s United States 2026 Nationwide guide, with rankings in General Commercial Disputes – Mid-Market ($0–250M) and M&A: Middle-Market ($0–250M).
Spotlight • June 24, 2026
Internal Affairs, Choice of Law, and What It All Means
By Byron F. Egan
The internal affairs doctrine is the foundational conflict of laws principle that governs DExit transactions. It recognizes that only one state should have the authority to regulate a corporation’s internal affairs. Both Delaware and Texas subscribe to this doctrine.
Insights • June 17, 2026
Practical Considerations for Companies Considering DExit
By Byron F. Egan
Texas has enacted proxy advisory service disclosure requirements that are unique among U.S. states. Under the Texas Business Organizations Code Chapter 6A, proxy advisors must provide disclosures to shareholders of a publicly traded company and the company itself if the advisor makes a recommendation or provides voting advice based on non-financial factors.
Insights • June 12, 2026
Jackson Walker Ranked for Technology: Corporate & Commercial in Chambers USA Guide
Jackson Walker announces the firm’s ranking for Technology: Corporate & Commercial in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide. Additionally, Jackson Walker partners Stephanie Chandler and Michelle Kwan were recognized among the top attorneys in Texas in this area.
Spotlight • June 4, 2026
Chambers and Partners Releases 2026 USA Guide Featuring 88 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 30 Ranked Departments
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 88 attorneys and 30 departments for inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 6 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.
Spotlight • June 4, 2026
The Texas Business Court – A New Forum for Complex Disputes
By Byron F. Egan
A key driver behind the DExit movement is Texas’s investment in a specialized forum for complex business disputes. The Texas Business Court represents a significant shift in how commercial litigation is handled in the state.
Insights • June 3, 2026
The Rise of ‘DExit’: Why Corporations are Swapping Delaware for Texas
As a growing number of corporations reconsider Delaware as their state of incorporation, Texas has emerged as a compelling alternative. In this article contributed to The Texas Lawbook, Byron Egan examines the accelerating “DEXIT” trend, explaining how redomiciliation works and why Texas is becoming a preferred destination for businesses seeking a more favorable legal and regulatory environment.
Insights • June 2, 2026
Key Statutory Differences Between Texas and Delaware
By Byron F. Egan
Texas’s 2025 amendments to the Texas Business Organizations Code introduced several shareholder- and transaction-related rules that differ meaningfully from Delaware’s Delaware General Corporation Law. This article covers six areas where companies and investors will likely notice the biggest statutory differences when considering a reincorporation from Delaware to Texas.
Insights • May 27, 2026
