Scott Cohen’s practice focused on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, public and private securities offerings, and commercial transactions. Mr. Cohen has represented public and private clients across a range of industries, including technology, energy and energy services, manufacturing and consumer/beverage products. His clients have included Texas Instruments, CSW Industrials, Samson Resources, Taiwan Semiconductor, Tokyo Electron, Viasystems Group, Electrical Components International, Berg Electronics, Tire Rack, Hicks & Haas, Hicks Equity Partners, Turnbridge Capital, Dr Pepper/Seven-Up, Dr Pepper Bottling, Bridgestone, and Latrobe Specialty Metals. Mr. Cohen has practiced as a partner in the following law firms: Shearman & Sterling (A&O Shearman), Jones Day, Weil Gotshal and Johnson & Gibbs, spanning over 40 years.
R. Scott Cohen
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Works at
Egan Nelson LLP
8 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Egan Nelson LLP
8 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1979
- The University of Texas at Arlington, B.B.A., with honors, graduated 1976
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- The State Bar of Texas, Corporations Law Committee - Former Chairman
- Texas Business Law Foundation - Founding Member
- Texas Business Law Foundation - Director
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2022)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Dallas (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Special Focus:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Awards:
Recognized numerous times as a leading lawyer for Corporate/M&A in Texas by Chambers Global, Best Lawyers in America, and Legal 500 US
Leading Lawyer in Corporate/M&A – Texas, Chambers USA, 2002-2023
Private Practice Power List – M&A | United States, Legal500, 2024
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