Benjamin Cohen advises public and private corporations and their boards on business-defining transactions that drive growth and shape the global markets. He also regularly represents leading investment banks and private equity sponsors on investments and financings at all levels of the capital structure.

A nationally recognized corporate lawyer, Benjamin serves as a strategic advisor in clients’ high-profile and innovative capital markets and other transactions involving:

  • Initial public offerings
  • Direct listings
  • Public mergers and acquisitions
  • Direct lending and private capital
  • SPAC transactions
  • High-yield debt offerings
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • Public and private equity offerings
  • Debt exchange offers, tender offers, and consent solicitations

He approaches each matter with a sophisticated understanding of market terms, drawing on his experience and deep relationships with investment banks, private equity funds, venture capital funders, and innovative companies. He represents clients across a broad range of sectors, including technology, consumer, retail, healthcare, sports, media, gaming, homebuilding, industrial, and insurance.

A recognized leader at the firm, Benjamin serves on the Associates Committee. He maintains an active pro bono practice, including matters involving asylum, Holocaust reparations, and gender-affirming name changes.

Benjamin has received broad industry recognition for his transactional work, including by Law360, which named him a Rising Star in the field of capital markets.

Bar Qualification

  • New York

Education

  • JD/MBA, New York University, 2009
    cum laude
  • JD/MBA, New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, 2009
  • BA, Emory University, 2005
    Phi Beta Kappa
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August 29, 2018 Recognition

Rising Star: Latham's Benjamin Cohen

Partner Benjamin Cohen was one of the lead partners representing Spotify when the music streaming giant went public through a direct listing in April, earning him a spot as one of three capital markets attorneys under age 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.