EX-23.1 2 cownex23110k-a2015.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit


Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S‑3 (No. 333-197513, No. 333-177492 and No. 333-170591) and S-8 (No. 333-209939, No. 333-202529, No. 333-194520, No. 333-187355, No. 333-180046, No. 333-174283, No. 333-167360 and No. 333-162785) of Cowen Group, Inc. of our report dated March 23, 2016 relating to the financial statements of Starboard Value A LP which appears in this Form 10-K/A -Amendment No. 1.


/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
New York, New York
March 23, 2016