R. Scott Cohen
Partner, Attorney at Egan Nelson
Former chairman, Corporations Law Committee, The State Bar of Texas
About
R. Scott Cohen, Partner at Egan Nelson in Dallas, represents public and private clients in corporate acquisitions and sales. His clients include technology companies. He handles private equity transactions, securities offerings, and commercial transactions. Scott's partnership experience spans over 40 years. He practiced as a partner at Shearman & Sterling (A&O Shearman) and Jones Day. He also held partner roles at Weil Gotshal and Johnson & Gibbs. Chambers USA recognized him for Corporate/M&A work in Texas during 2002-2026. His transactional practice also includes corporate reorganizations and restructurings.
Who is a good fit for R. Scott Cohen
- Buyers and sellers of manufacturing companies seeking acquisition counsel.
- Energy and energy services companies pursuing mergers or acquisitions.
- Owners of consumer or beverage products businesses seeking counsel for a sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Texas at Arlington, B.B.A. in Accounting, 1976
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1979
Recognition
- Private Practice Power List - M&A \| United States, Legal500, 2024
- A leading lawyer in Corporate/M&A - Texas, Chambers USA, 2002-2026
- Recognized numerous times as a leading lawyer for Corporate/M&A in Texas by Chambers Global, Best Lawyers in America, and Legal 500 US
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional