Daniel Cohen

Partner

Daniel Cohen represents leading businesses with sophisticated corporate and transactional needs, including mergers and acquisitions throughout the United States in the increasingly competitive passenger transportation industry. He is a partner in the firm’s Houston office and a member of the Transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions Practices.

Daniel has extensive experience in M&A transactions with water and wastewater utilities and  the energy service industry, as well as with construction and property management companies, medical device and companies, distributors and sales representatives, manufacturers, and companies in the and supermarket, restaurant, and related industries.

Daniel is highly regarded for his practical, responsive approach and ability to track emerging issues in his client’s industries. As noted by one client, “Daniel has a depth of industry knowledge, and offers solid, business-focused advice. He is incredibly responsive regardless of the time of day or night.”

For over 20 years, Daniel has represented parties in the mergers, acquisitions, and disposition of school bus operators and other transit companies, including app based operators, complex cross-border and other international acquisitions and in related areas such as software companies and a privately owned airport. Daniel has handled close to 100 such transactions. He has also represented a private equity portfolio company in the acquisition of numerous water and wastewater utilities from private and governmental owners and in a variety of states.

Daniel’s experience in the energy sector includes representing a variety of energy service companies in various aspects of the industry, including distributors of various products, consulting firms, and tooling companies.

Representative Experience

  • Handled numerous joint ventures, equity, and debt financings.
  • Represented clients in international and domestic transactions, including borrower-side finance.
  • Represented management groups seeking private equity funding.
  • Advised clients in the purchase and sale of distressed assets and businesses.

Awards and Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of:
    • Corporate Law (2019-2024)
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2016-2024)
  • Texas Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters business, as published in Texas Super Lawyers Magazine (2003-2004, 2016-2018)
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Business/Corporate
    • Closely Held Business
  • The Legal 500 United States (2011, 2012)
    • Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts – M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500 Million)
  • Recognized, AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

Affiliations

  • Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Houston Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Executive Officer and Director, The Harris School
  • Director, Manned Space Foundation Inc.
10 February 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents DISA Global Solutions in Acquisition of American DataBank

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to DISA Global Solutions, a leading tech-enabled provider of workplace compliance management and employee screening solutions and a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisition of American DataBank, a premier provider of immunization, compliance, and clinical rotation tracking solutions.
21 March 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents DISA Global Solutions in Acquisition of CastleBranch Screening and Compliance Business

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to DISA Global Solutions, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisition of the screening and compliance services of CastleBranch Inc.
16 January 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Cedar Bus Company and Easton Bus Service

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Beacon Mobility, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisitions of Cedar Bus Company and Easton Bus Service, Inc.
03 November 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Rolling V Bus Corp.

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor for Audax Private Equity portfolio company Beacon Mobility in its acquisition of Rolling V Bus Corp.
15 September 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Local Motion

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor for Audax Private Equity portfolio company Beacon Mobility in its acquisition of Local Motion of Boston.
15 September 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Royal Coach Lines

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor for Audax Private Equity portfolio company Beacon Mobility in its acquisition of Royal Coach Lines.