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Brandon Kaster

Partner, Attorney at Ashurst Perkins Coie

Chicago, IL Website 312.263.5375

About

Brandon Kaster advises companies on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and strategic investments, and venture capital. He also advises them on how they are governed and organized. As outside counsel, he supports companies at every stage of growth with commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. He also represents companies in joint ventures and in debt and equity financings. Brandon Kaster earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2016 and a B.A. in Economics and International Studies from the University of Wisconsin in 2011. From Chicago, he stays with companies through each stage of their growth, and his governance and financing advice sits alongside the acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures he handles for them.

Who is a good fit for Brandon Kaster

  • Companies pursuing a private equity investment in a business.
  • Strategic investors taking a stake in a private company.
  • Businesses preparing a merger or an acquisition.
  • Companies forming a joint venture and setting governance terms.

Education and admissions

Education
  • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2016
  • University of Wisconsin, B.A. in Economics and International Studies, 2011
Bar admissions
Illinois, Minnesota

Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2024-2027
  • Selected as a "Rising Star" in Super Lawyers Magazine, 2024-2026

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

Brandon Kaster holds Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) for 2024-2027. He also holds a Rising Star selection from Super Lawyers Magazine for 2024-2026.

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