About
Jason M. Shargel practices mergers and acquisitions as a member at Cozen O'Connor. He counsels issuers and funds in venture capital, growth capital, and private equity financings. He has practiced corporate and securities law for more than 40 years, after starting in government service and a federal appellate clerkship. He received both his University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. and his Columbia University B.A. magna cum laude. At that law school he edited the law review and joined the Order of the Coif. He also advises issuers on public and private sales of equity and debt, alongside his mergers and acquisitions work.
Who is a good fit for Jason M. Shargel
- Companies hiring counsel for a merger or an acquisition.
- Issuers raising venture capital or growth capital.
- Funds that take part in a private equity financing.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1977
- Columbia University, B.A., 1974
- Bar admissions
- Pennsylvania
Recognition
- Chambers and Partners USA, 2006-2026
- IFLR1000, Highly Regarded, 2019-2025
- Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2027
- Best Lawyers in America, Philadelphia Lawyer of the Year - Mergers and Acquisitions, 2016, 2018, 2023
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2006
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented a leading health and fitness direct marketing company in its acquisition of an on-demand fitness app, through a two-step merger transaction (reverse followed by forward).
- Represented a provider of investment decision support tools for the private capital market in its sale of a substantial minority interest to a provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.
- Represented a private equity firm in its acquisition of a majority stake in a mass text alert platform for businesses.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional