Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Brandes Law Group.

Transactional Law. Personally.

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About the Firm
You deserve Big Law experience without Big Law overhead.

Brandes Law Group is a boutique transactional and commercial law firm founded by Jonathan Brandes — a Florida-barred attorney with Big Law M&A experience at Greenberg Traurig and Fortune 500 in-house experience at Carrier Global.

The firm was built on a simple premise: founders, operators, and deal sponsors deserve sophisticated legal counsel that is accessible, transparent, and priced fairly. No billable hour anxiety. No junior associates learning on your deal. Senior-level attention on every matter, every time.

  • Greenberg Traurig LLP
    Big Law M&A · Middle-market and cross-border transactions · Greenberg Traurig LLP
  • Carrier Global Corporation
    In-House Corporate Counsel · Fortune 500 · M&A, entity structuring, and commercial contracts
  • Tulane University Law School
    Juris Doctor · Florida Bar Member
Practice Areas

What we do

Focused exclusively on transactional and commercial work. We don't litigate. We don't dabble. Every matter we take is squarely within our expertise.

01
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy-side and sell-side representation for middle-market transactions. Full deal lifecycle from LOI through closing.
  • Asset & stock purchase agreements
  • Letter of intent negotiation
  • Due diligence review
  • Deal structuring & closing
  • Post-closing matters
02
Entity & Structuring
Formation, restructuring, and governance for founders, operators, and investment vehicles at every stage.
  • LLC & PLLC formation
  • Operating agreements
  • Holdings structures
  • Entity conversions
  • Cap table clean-up
03
Commercial Contracts
Drafting and negotiating the commercial agreements that govern how your business operates and grows.
  • Master service agreements
  • Vendor & supplier contracts
  • SaaS & technology agreements
  • Executive employment agreements
  • NDAs & confidentiality
04
General Counsel Retainer
Ongoing transactional and commercial support for businesses that need a trusted legal partner without the overhead of in-house counsel.
  • Monthly flat-fee retainer
  • Priority access & response
  • Contract review on demand
  • Deal support as needed
  • Strategic legal guidance
05
Private Equity & Sponsors
Deal support for PE sponsors, family offices, and investment vehicles executing platform and add-on acquisitions.
  • Platform acquisitions
  • Add-on transactions
  • Equity structuring
  • Management agreements
  • Portfolio company support
06
Founder Advisory
Legal counsel for founders navigating growth, capital raises, partnerships, and eventual exits.
  • Equity raise structuring
  • Investor agreements
  • Co-founder agreements
  • Exit planning & execution
  • Commercial infrastructure
Flat Fee Pricing

No surprises.
Ever.

Every engagement is scoped and priced as a flat fee before work begins. You know the cost on day one — not when the invoice arrives.

"The billable hour rewards inefficiency. We built our firm around the opposite."
Flat fees align our incentives with yours. We are motivated to work efficiently and deliver results — not to maximize time spent on your matter. Every engagement includes a written scope memo so you know exactly what is and is not included.
M&A Transactions
Buy-side & sell-side
  • Letter of Intent$1,500 – $3,500
  • NDA / Confidentiality Agreement$500 – $1,000
  • Asset Purchase Agreement — Seller$5,000 – $12,000
  • Asset Purchase Agreement — Buyer$6,000 – $15,000
  • Stock / Equity Purchase Agreement$7,500 – $18,000
  • Due Diligence Review & Report$3,500 – $8,000
Entity & Commercial
Formation & contracts
  • LLC / PLLC Formation$750 – $1,500
  • Operating Agreement (single member)$1,000 – $2,000
  • Operating Agreement (multi-member)$2,000 – $4,500
  • Master Service Agreement$2,000 – $4,500
  • GC Retainer — Starter$1,500 / mo
  • GC Retainer — Growth$3,000 / mo
How It Works

From first call to closing

01
Initial Call
30 minutes, no charge. We understand your deal, your timeline, and what you need. No obligation.
02
Flat Fee Quote
We issue a written scope memo and flat fee quote. You know the full cost before we start.
03
Engagement
Sign the engagement letter, pay the retainer. Work begins immediately — no delays.
04
Execute & Close
We execute with the efficiency and precision your deal demands. You close with confidence.
Get In Touch

Let's talk
about your deal.

The first conversation is always complimentary. Tell us about your transaction, your timeline, and what you need — we'll tell you how we can help and what it will cost.

Email jonathan@brandeslawgroup.com
Phone (954) 257-5141
Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida