Brian A. Silikovitz is a tax lawyer for businesses. He is an integral part of any deal team and provides structuring and other tax advice in mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, debt and equity investments, executive compensation, and other tax issues that arise throughout the life of a business.

Brian works extensively with Lowenstein Sandler’s Tech Group, advising start-ups on initial choice of business entity and structuring of early-stage investments. His counsel takes into account such factors as the likely operational results in early years, incentive compensation issues, and tax issues that likely will arise upon venture capital financings and ultimately in exit transactions. He also works closely with the firm’s Investment Management Group, advising on the structure of hedge funds and private equity funds and their management entities, considering the special needs of tax-exempt and foreign investors and the managers of those funds.

Brian takes particular pride in his practical, results-oriented approach, helping clients not only with the substance of their tax issues but also with the economic impact of those issues on their businesses. He avoids jargon and explains issues in understandable terms so that decision makers can act quickly and knowledgeably.

Brian is a member of the Recruiting Committee and serves as a program coordinator for the firm’s summer associate program. He especially enjoys getting to know the summer associates personally and helping introduce them to life at the firm.