With practicality, financial acumen, and a collaborative approach, Cody guides clients through mergers, acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and other complex corporate matters.
Cody represents private equity firms, public and private companies, family offices, and financial advisors in structuring, negotiating, and closing M&A transactions, securities offerings, financings, and alternative investments. He regularly counsels clients on corporate governance, public company reporting, and regulatory compliance, including securities exchange filings, and represents issuers and underwriters in securities offerings. He frequently appears before forums including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Nasdaq.
Drawing on his prior experience as a CPA, certified valuation analyst, in-house counsel, and M&A consultant, Cody offers strategic advice with solutions grounded in a deep understanding of financial statements, valuation, and his clients’ industries and business operations. He anticipates legal and commercial challenges while keeping deals on track and aligned with his clients’ ultimate goals.
Cody has represented clients across a range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, financial services, business services, construction, and food and beverage. Working closely with clients throughout their investment lifecycle, he coordinates with internal stakeholders and external advisors, moving deals efficiently to closing.
Before joining Benesch, Cody was an attorney at ArentFox Schiff and Winston & Strawn, served as general counsel of a mid-market technology company, and was a corporate consultant providing financial due diligence, valuation, and transaction advisory services. He brings that experience and unrivaled perspective to bear in helping clients advance their interests and achieve their business goals.