King & Spalding Expands Dallas Finance Practice with Strategic Partner Hires
King & Spalding has strengthened its presence in the Texas market by adding two veteran attorneys to its Dallas office. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the firm announced that Jeff Cole and Brian Jansen have joined the firm as partners within its Finance and Restructuring practice group.
Strategic Growth in the Dallas Market
The addition of Cole and Jansen represents a targeted effort by King & Spalding to bolster its finance capabilities in the growing Dallas region. Both attorneys previously practiced together at Winston & Strawn for more than nine years, bringing a long-standing professional synergy to their new roles.
Expertise of Jeff Cole
Jeff Cole brings extensive experience representing a diverse range of clients, including senior and junior lenders, private equity sponsors, and both public and private companies. His practice focuses on several critical areas of corporate finance:
- Leveraged Acquisition Financings: Assisting clients in securing funds for company acquisitions.
- Working Capital Facilities: Managing the short-term liquidity needs of businesses.
- Growth and Expansion: Navigating financings intended for corporate scaling.
- Structured Equity: Advising on non-control structured equity investments, such as minority equity investments and warrants.
Expertise of Brian Jansen
Brian Jansen maintains a broad finance practice, focusing on the representation of lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private companies. His core competencies include leveraged acquisition financings and working capital facilities, as well as a wide array of other complex financing transactions.
Key Takeaways
- New Hires: Jeff Cole and Brian Jansen.
- Former Firm: Winston & Strawn.
- Practice Area: Finance and Restructuring.
- Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Effective Date: April 7, 2026.
Looking Ahead
By integrating seasoned talent from a competing firm, King & Spalding is positioning itself to better serve the evolving legal needs of corporate clients in Texas. The expansion of the Finance and Restructuring group signals a commitment to capturing a larger share of the leveraged finance and private equity market in the region.