Brandon R. Anderson

Brandon R. Anderson is a finance and business lawyer who advises private equity firms, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and investment funds on major lending transactions. His work at Latham & Watkins LLC covers senior secured lending, recapitalizations, acquisition financing, asset-based loans, unitranche facilities, and debtor-in-possession financing. He handles both US and international credit matters, including middle-market and large-cap deals. Clients value his practical judgment, market knowledge, and ability to guide complex financing work from structure through closing with steady focus and clear communication for major clients and teams.

Brandon earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. He also earned his BS from the University of Iowa. This education gave him a strong base in legal analysis, business issues, and problem-solving. His training supports his work on loan documents, negotiations, risk review, and deal planning. It also helps him clearly explain finance terms for clients, making important business decisions under tight deadlines and changing market conditions during complex legal transactions.

Brandon has built a law career focused on leveraged finance and private credit. He has represented lenders, borrowers, and private equity funds in secured and unsecured lending transactions. His matters include working capital financing, asset-based financing, cross-border facilities, acquisition loans, refinancings, and restructuring-related credit work. He has also advised on financing for businesses in healthcare, restaurants, packaging, software, steel, materials, and consumer products, showing broad experience across industries and deal sizes in competitive credit markets nationwide.

Brandon R. Anderson helps clients by making difficult financial matters easier to manage. He supports lenders in reviewing risks, protecting repayment rights, and documenting clear loan terms. He assists borrowers and sponsors with financing needed for acquisitions, growth, refinancing, and business stability. His work helps companies move transactions forward, secure capital, manage debt, and protect long-term plans. Through careful negotiation and sound advice, he helps clients complete deals with confidence and stronger legal direction at important business stages and transitions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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