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Brian A. Silikovitz practices tax law. He advises businesses on how to structure their transactions in a tax-efficient manner. He also advises on tax issues that arise throughout the life cycle of a business.
Mr. Silikovitz is particularly active in merger and acquisition transactions, venture capital and private equity investments, hedge fund and private equity fund formation, executive compensation, and choice-of-business entity. He devotes a significant portion of his practice to working with the firm's Tech Group, advising start-ups on initial choice of business entity and how to structure early-stage investments, taking into account such factors as the likely operational results in early years and incentive compensation issues, as well as tax issues that likely will arise upon venture capital financings and ultimately on an exit transaction; and advising venture capital funds on investments and exit transactions. Mr. Silikovitz 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 managers. His experience includes the preparation of the economic and tax provisions of complex partnership and limited liability company operating agreements; analysis of state and local tax issues, including sales and use tax issues arising from e-commerce; and cross-border structuring.
Mr. Silikovitz is a member of the firm's Recruiting Committee and is very active in the summer associate program.
Recent Speaking Engagements
- "The 2010 Tax Landscape: What We Know and What We Expect," WestLegalEd Webcast, John L. Berger, Esq., Michael N. Gooen, Esq., Isaac Hirsch, Esq., Richard J. Horne, Esq., Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., June 16, 2010
- "New Jersey Organization and Sale of Small Businesses," New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Skills and Methods Course, Stephen R. Urbinato, Esq., Barry F. Gartenberg, Esq., and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., December 1, 2009
- "Final Regulations on Shareholder and S Corporation Debt," Lorman Education Services, Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq. and Richard J. Horne, Esq., September 23, 2009
- "New Jersey Organization and Sale of Small Businesses," New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Skills and Methods Course, Jordan S. Solomon, Esq., Barry F. Gartenberg, Esq., and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., September 24, 2008
- "LLCs, LLPs and Partnerships: Organization and Operation," Choosing an Entity and Forming and Separating Partnerships and LLCs, Lorman Education Services, East Hanover Ramada Inn & Conference Center, Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq. and Richard J. Horne, Esq., July 22, 2008
- "LLCs, LLPs and Partnerships: Organization and Operation," Choosing an Entity and Forming and Separating Partnerships and LLCs, Lorman Education Services, Edison Clarion Hotel and Towers, Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq. and Richard J. Horne, Esq., June 26, 2008
- "Tax Aspects of Buying and Selling a Business," Middlesex/Somerset New Jersey Society of CPAs Chapter Meeting, Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., August 8, 2007
- "Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs: Organization and Operation," Choosing an Entity and Forming and Separating Partnerships and LLCs, Lorman Education Services, Best Western Fairfield Executive Inn, Marie T. DeFalco, Esq. and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., July 19, 2007
- "Equity Compensation and Employee Benefit Issues for LLCs," New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accounts, Essex County Chapter, Andrew E. Graw, Esq., and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., December 8, 2006
- "Choosing an Entity" and "Forming and Separating Closely Held Corporations and Partnerships," Lorman Education Seminar on Partnerships and S Corporations in New Jersey, Marie T. DeFalco, Esq., and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., July 20, 2006
- "Drafting Those Darn Tax Clauses," New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Business Law Symposium, Michael N. Gooen, Esq. and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., March 3, 2006
- "New Jersey Organization and Sale of Small Businesses," New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Skills and Methods Course, Robert D. Frawley, Esq., Alan Wovsaniker, Esq., Marie T. DeFalco, Esq., and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., March 29, 2005
- "What Every Non-Tax Lawyer Should Know About LLCs," New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Business Law Symposium, Peter H. Ehrenberg, Esq., Marie T. DeFalco, Esq., and Brian A. Silikovitz, Esq., October 22, 2004
- "The Relevance of Tax Law to Corporate Lawyers," Seton Hall University School of Law, Corporate Law Association, March 10, 2004
- "Intermediate Sanctions and Private Foundation Excise Taxes," Lorman Education Services Seminar on Tax-Exempt Organizations in New Jersey, April 30, 2003
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The Third Time's The Charm – IRS Announces Third Opportunity For Voluntary Disclosure Of Offshore Accounts
Client Alert, January 10, 2012
Robert Kipnees,
Michael Himmel,
Michael Gooen,
Richard Horne,
Brian Silikovitz,
Matthew Oliver
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Avoid Stiff Penalties ― Be Sure to Report Foreign Assets: IRS Issues Guidance on Foreign Asset Reporting
Business Tax Counseling & Structuring Client Alert, December 2011
Brian Silikovitz,
Richard Horne
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IRS Issues New Timeline For Implementation of FATCA
Business Tax Counseling & Structuring Alert, August 2011
Brian Silikovitz,
Richard Horne,
Isaac Hirsch
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New York University School of Law
(LL.M., 1997),
Taxation
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University of Southern California Law Center
(J.D., 1992),
Notes Editor, Southern California Law Review
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University of Pennsylvania
(B.A., 1989)
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New York
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New Jersey
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California
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Massachusetts
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Pennsylvania
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- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member of the Executive Committee of the Tax Section (2005 - Present)
- University of Pennsylvania Alumni Secondary School Committee
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