Ben Hager

Ben concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and transactional and operational tax planning. Ben regularly represents buyers, sellers, financial sponsors and other investors in various complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, joint ventures and restructurings. His work spans various industries including consumer products, transportation and logistics, industrial and manufacturing, consumer and commercial services, energy, healthcare and tech.

He also serves as outside general counsel to numerous operating companies, offering strategic day-to-day legal advice.

Ben obtained his J.D. and L.L.M. in taxation from the University of Denver – Sturm College of Law, and his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Transylvania University.

Co-author, “Employee Treatment of Owners in a Limited Liability Company,” Taft Law Bulletin, June 2, 2021