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Brandon Howald

Brandon Howald

USA 2026

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Brandon Howald is a partner in the firm's private equity transactions group. Brandon advises private equity funds and public and private companies in private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate and securities law matters. Over 20 years, Brandon has guided numerous middle-market and large cap transactions across a range of industries, including technology, software, data centers, health care, fitness, services, food and beverage and consumer products. Brandon has also represented companies and executives in employment agreements and equity incentive plans and agreements.

Clients value Brandon’s “very strong business judgment” and a dedicated approach that “makes us feel like we’re his only client,” one client told Chambers. Another told Chambers that Brandon “is an outstanding negotiator and has a very good sense for the current 'market' for various deal terms.”

Brandon has been recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. for M&A Corporate and Commercial – Private Equity Buyouts, Chambers USA for M&A and Private Equity – California, and IFLR1000 as a Notable Practitioner in California for M&A and Private Equity. He was also recognized by BTI Consulting Group as a Client Service All-Star. Brandon was also noted as a Southern California “Rising Star” attorney by Law and Politics magazine.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 3
Band 3

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Brandon Howald maintains a strong practice that incorporates expertise in private equity transactions. He routinely serves as counsel in deals in the technology, healthcare and consumer products spaces, among others.

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