About
Stephen M. Cohen emphasizes domestic and cross-border mergers for middle-market investment funds and public or private companies. He serves as primary counsel to public companies on public and exempt offerings. He also counsels hedge and private equity funds on acquisition and portfolio investments. His accounting and tax background shapes how he structures acquisitions and runs due diligence. He earned a J.D. from Temple University School of Law. He also earned an LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova University School of Law. He acted as outside general counsel for public companies and held an officer role at a public company. As co-chair of the Public Companies Practice, he handles private placements, PIPE financings, and venture financing.
Who is a good fit for Stephen M. Cohen
- Middle-market investment funds pursuing a domestic or cross-border acquisition.
- Public companies working through a merger, a public offering, or an exempt offering.
- Private companies that need tax-focused due diligence on an acquisition.
- Hedge funds and private equity funds carrying out a portfolio investment strategy.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Villanova University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1983
- Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1980
- Villanova University College of Commerce and Finance, B.S., 1977
- Bar admissions
- Pennsylvania
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationLegal due diligence
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Stephen M. Cohen has handled mergers for transportation, air cargo, and staffing firms. He has counseled telecom, health care, and oil and gas companies on transactions. He has represented apparel, merchandising, and cannabis businesses in deals. He has also advised on parking, sub-prime financing, and system integration matters.
Stephen M. Cohen advises clients on defensive anti-takeover measures and on capital restructuring. He also counsels them on share repurchase plans and on self-tender strategies.