Ben Helwig

Ben is a partner in Taft's Private Equity and Mergers and Acquisitions practice groups. He maintains an active buy and sell-side transactional practice focused on middle market companies. Ben also serves as outside general counsel to closely-held and family-owned businesses offering strategic day-to-day counsel and support to owners at all stages in the life of their business with a focus towards succession and preparation for sale. 

Prior to joining Taft, Ben was a partner at a prominent U.S. law firm with a presence in the South and Midwest. Ben obtained his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Dayton School of Law, and his bachelor's degree from Miami University.