Ben Cerelli

Ben Cerelli is a rare force in the legal and financial world — a seasoned attorney and private equity investment strategist whose career reads more like a geopolitical thriller than a résumé. As in-house counsel for The Ashby Group, Cerelli brings an unmatched combination of legal firepower and deal-making instinct to every transaction he touches.

Over the course of his distinguished career, Cerelli has represented legendary boxing icon Rocky Marciano, navigated high-stakes negotiations with the Saudi Royal Family, and sat across the table from Muammar Gaddafi — conversations that demand not only legal precision but nerves of steel and extraordinary diplomatic acumen. He has also represented global music and cultural icon Rafa, further demonstrating his versatility across industries and borders.

In the private equity space, Cerelli has built a reputation as a sharp, visionary investor who understands not only how to structure deals, but how to see around corners. His ability to move fluidly between the courtroom, the boardroom, and the world stage makes him one of the most uniquely valuable legal minds in the business today.

At The Ashby Group, Cerelli is more than counsel — he is a strategist, a dealmaker, and an irreplaceable asset.