Brandon C. Janes

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 - 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 Client Results Jackson Walker Advises Innovative Risk Management in Acquisition by Boston Specialty Insurance Broker Client Results February 8, 2022 Jackson Walker Advises Periscope Holdings in Sale to Create North Americas Leader in Public eProcurement Client Results August 23, 2021 Jackson Walker Client Austin Wood Recycling Acquires Thelin Recycling Client Results June 29, 2020 Jackson Walker Advises Time Clock Plus in Securing Majority Investment From Providence Equity Partners Client Results September 4, 2019 Jackson Walker Advises Whataburger in Sale of Majority Interest to BDT Capital Partners Client Results June 14, 2019 Jackson Walker Represents MEAG in Purchase of U. S. Water Utility Client Results July 16, 2018 Jackson Walker Represents J. B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. in Closing Private Offering of $350 Million of Senior Notes Client Results April 30, 2018 Jackson Walker Represents Periscope Holdings, Inc. in Investment Transaction Client Results January 7, 2015 Jackson Walker Represents Pronto Insurance in Significant Investment by Palladium Equity Partners Client Results October 1, 2014 Jackson Walker Represents Owners of Knox Oil Field Supply in Acquisition by Applied Industrial Technologies Client Results July 7, 2014 Jackson Walker Advises Kendra Scott in Private Equity Investment Client Results January 4, 2017 More Client Results News & Insights Jackson Walker Leads Texas in Inaugural Legal 500 US Elite Recognitions Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 43 attorneys to the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite guide-the most of any firm in Texas. Attorney News October 29, 2025 The Best Lawyers in America Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch 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 years 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 years 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 The Best Lawyers in America Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 Lawyers of the Year 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 Best Lawyers in America 2017 Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Attorney News August 17, 2016 Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America 2016 Eighty-one Jackson Walker attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorney News August 14, 2015 Brandon Janes: Putting Experience to Work for Clients In corporate and securities law, experience counts. Spotlight May 12, 2015 Brandon Janes Quoted in The Austin-American Statesman on Auto Sales Tax Jackson Walker partner Brandon Janes was quoted in The Austin-American Statesman on February 24, 2015, about a new bill directing auto sales tax to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Mentions February 25, 2015 Jackson Walker Honored as 50-Year Member of Austin Chamber of Commerce Jackson Walker was honored for its 50 years of membership in the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Spotlight February 19, 2015 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 Brandon Jones Named a Power Attorney by Fort Worth Business Press Jackson Walker partner Brandon Jones was recently selected for inclusion in the Fort Worth Business Press 2014 Power Attorneys list. Attorney News October 16, 2014 Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America 2015 Eighty-two Jackson Walker attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorney News August 18, 2014 Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America 2014 Seventy-seven Jackson Walker attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorney News August 15, 2013 Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America 2013 Seventy-two Jackson Walker attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorney News August 29, 2012 Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America 2012 Sixty-seven Jackson Walker attorneys were selected as Best Lawyers in America 2012. Attorney News September 13, 2011 More Attorney News