Exhibit 23.1





            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-145668), Form S-8 (No. 333-51494), and Form S-8
(No. 333-143770) of Leucadia National Corporation of our report dated February
28, 2008 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in
this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York
February 28, 2008