King & Spalding Expands Dallas Finance Practice with New Partners

The law firm adds two veteran attorneys from Winston & Strawn to bolster its finance and restructuring capabilities.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:53pm

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King & Spalding, a prominent global law firm, has announced the addition of two new partners to its finance and restructuring practice group in Dallas. Jeff Cole and Brian Jansen, previously with Winston & Strawn, have joined the firm to strengthen its finance capabilities in the region.

Why it matters

The move highlights King & Spalding's strategic focus on expanding its finance and restructuring expertise, particularly in the growing Dallas market. The additions of Cole and Jansen, both seasoned finance attorneys, are expected to enhance the firm's ability to serve clients in a wide range of financing transactions across various industries.

The details

Jeff Cole represents senior and junior lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private companies on leveraged acquisition financings, working capital facilities, expansion and growth financings, and recapitalizations. He also regularly advises clients on non-control structured equity investments. Brian Jansen has a broad finance practice, representing lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private companies in leveraged acquisition financings, working capital facilities, and other financing transactions.

  • King & Spalding announced the new hires on April 7, 2026.

The players

Jeff Cole

A partner in King & Spalding's finance and restructuring practice group in Dallas, with expertise in leveraged acquisition financings, working capital facilities, and structured equity investments.

Brian Jansen

A partner in King & Spalding's finance and restructuring practice group in Dallas, with a broad finance practice representing clients in various financing transactions.

King & Spalding

A prominent global law firm that has expanded its finance and restructuring capabilities in Dallas with the addition of the two new partners.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Jeff and Brian to our growing finance and restructuring team in Dallas. Their deep experience and strong relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities in this important market.”

— Todd Holleman, Head of King & Spalding's Finance Practice

The takeaway

The additions of Cole and Jansen to King & Spalding's Dallas office demonstrate the firm's commitment to bolstering its finance and restructuring expertise in the region, positioning it to better serve clients in a wide range of financing transactions.