Jeffrey A. D. Cohen

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Biography

Jeff co-leads GT’s Northern Virginia Corporate Group and focuses his practice on buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions for financial sponsors and strategic clients. He represents clients in complex domestic and cross-border transactions across a range of industries, including defense technology, government contracting, and commercial technology.

In addition to his M&A practice, Jeff regularly advises clients on general corporate matters, governance, and securities regulations. With nearly 30 years of experience as a trusted adviser to private equity principals, entrepreneurs, and executives, he is known for his deep industry knowledge, practical business judgment, and ability to solve problems with urgency and optimism.

Concentrations

•Mergers and acquisitions
•Private equity financing
•Technology
•Equity capital markets
•Corporate governance and reorganization
•Joint ventures and collaborations
•Entity structures
•Public company advising
•Commercial
•Retail and consumer

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2015-2026

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Corporate
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
  • Government Contracts
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Space & Satellite

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Virginia Tech, B.S., 1992
Law School Attended:
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D., 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Virginia
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, Virginia Bar Association

Birth Information:
Pozzuoli, Italy, June 24, 1969
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represented financial sponsors in numerous platform and add-on acquisitions, exits, and ongoing portfolio company matters.; Represented a private equity-backed government technology software company in its sale for over $125 million.; Represented a government technology and commercial IT services company in its sale to a private equity sponsor.; Represented defense technology and government contracting companies in acquisitions, divestitures, and general corporate matters.; Represented a newly formed private equity fund in its acquisition of a third-party logistics platform.; Represented a global government contractor providing healthcare services in its sale for over $190 million.; Represented a health IT company in its sale to a strategic buyer for over $100 million.; Represented a global adtech company in a landmark transaction valued at approximately $900 million.; Represented a public business services company in its $240 million sale to a private equity buyer.; Represented a global technology and internet services company in the divestiture of a business unit for approximately $110 million.; Represented a public payment processing company in over 25 strategic transactions, including a $375 million acquisition.; Represented a national restaurant and hospitality company in multiple private equity financings, acquisitions, and strategic growth transactions.; Represented international technology companies in connection with growth equity financings.; Represented institutional investors in aggregating nearly $3 billion of private equity and hedge fund investments.; Represented a public financial institution in its $214 million merger with a regional bank.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Cohen prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Government Experience: Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, U.S. Senator John W. Warner;
ISLN:
913883646

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