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Portrait of Benjamin J. Peek
Attorney

Benjamin J. Peek

Ben is a transactional attorney supporting franchise brands with corporate deals and growth strategy.

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Ben is a transactional attorney whose practice focuses on a variety of corporate and transactional matters and franchise law. He advises clients on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters. Ben also represents franchise brands at all stages of growth, providing strategic counsel on disclosure documents, development agreements, compliance, and day-to-day operational issues, both domestically and internationally.

Prior to joining Cheng Cohen, Ben practiced at a Chicago firm focusing on administrative and business law matters including entity formation, business and contract disputes, and professional licensing advising individuals and corporate clients.

Did you know

Ben has never broken a bone (that he knows of).Ben is an amateur (very) beer brewer.Ben once landed a 165lb tuna off the coast of North Carolina – to date the best seafood he's ever tasted.Ben completed 5 marathons (all the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C.) just so he could skip the lottery.Ben aspires to see Manchester United play at Old Trafford.Ben spent a semester abroad in Quito, Ecuador, where he taught English and coached soccer.Ben participated in a halftime contest at a professional soccer game.Ben interned as a state park ranger in college.Ben's IMDB features his much lauded role as an extra in a horror comedy movie involving a killer piñata (or it would if he had one).Ben is a bandwagon fan of the Washington Commanders.

Credentials & Contributions

Education

  • Juris Doctor, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, Denison University

Bar Admissions

  • State of Illinois

Associations

  • International Franchise Association