EX-23.1 4 dex231.htm CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON, LLP

Consent of Grant Thornton, LLP

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report dated March 10, 2010 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Cohen & Company Inc. appearing in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cohen & Company Inc., which are incorporated by reference in this Prospectus and Registration Statement. We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Prospectus and Registration Statement of the aforementioned report.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

April 28, 2010