Thomas Brandt Bio

Thomas (Thom) Brandt regularly represents clients in complex corporate matters, particularly capital markets and other securities transactions, and high-value public and private M&A and private equity transactions. Thom provides sophisticated transactional counsel to a diverse range of clients, including public and private companies, private equity and infrastructure investment funds, and management teams across industries, with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure, energy transition, and technology. Thom forges long-term relationships to serve as a trusted business advisor to clients with a variety of organizational structures, including corporate and alternative entities such as master limited partnerships (MLPs), umbrella partnership c-corporations (UP-Cs), and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). He helps clients identify, evaluate, and manage transactional risks while executing on their strategic plans. A recognized leader at the firm, Thom serves on the firm’s Ethics Committee. He also serves on the board of directors of Theatre Under The Stars, a Houston nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives through innovative musical theatre, inclusive educational curriculums, and dynamic community engagement.