Tax

Overview

The quality of tax advice that businesses, founders, and investors receive can mean the difference between a bearable and an unbearable tax burden–indeed, between success and failure. We advise public and private companies, individuals, and investment firms on the tax consequences of their business matters while minimizing risk and advancing their strategic visions.

Our team's fluency in the ever-changing federal and state tax laws allows us to provide counsel throughout all stages of the business life cycle. We start with the fundamental decisions: selecting the most appropriate type of business entity and the complicated questions it raises, the tax aspects of startup financing, and the choice of structure for investment and exit transactions, which we match to the specific circumstances of the business, founder, or investor.

As clients' businesses move from startup status to ongoing concerns, we respond with sound advice on the tax implications of numerous day-to-day tasks, as well as on more unusual situations and significant corporate transactions. These may include common aspects of operations such as hiring employees, providing compensation and benefits, buying or leasing property, sales and use tax strategies, selecting an accounting method, and making charitable contributions, yet they also extend to unexpected scenarios such as litigation and settlements.

Additionally, clients turn to us for guidance and support on a complete range of corporate transactions: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, reorganizations, partnerships, and cross-border investments. We also handle tax-related administrative appeals and controversies, including those stemming from partnerships and various securities transactions.

When Lowenstein Sandler's founders set out to create a preeminent corporate practice, they recognized that accomplishing this goal also meant building a tax practice of the highest caliber. This is why we made it our mission to understand every stage in the life cycle of a business, along with the tax consequences that shape it, and to serve as a reliable partner for our clients every step of the way.

Practice Leadership

Brian A. Silikovitz
Partner
Chair, Tax Group

Lesley P. Adamo
Partner
Vice Chair, Tax Group

EXPERIENCE

Represented TRANZACT, the leading provider of direct-to-consumer sales and marketing solutions for insurance carriers in the United States, in its sale to private equity fund Clayton Dubilier & Rice. (July 2016)
Represented Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited in its acquisition from BP Amoco Chemical Company of a 1,000-acre manufacturing facility located in Decatur, Alabama, which produces one million metric tons of annual purified terephthalic acid capacity and 732,000 metric tons of paraxylene capacity. (April 2016)
Represented 160over90, a national branding and creative services agency, in the sale of a majority stake to Searchlight Capital Partners, a private equity firm. (March 2016)
Represented The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in its acquisition of By Kilian, a Paris-based prestige fragrance brand. (February 2016)
Represented Fir Tree Inc. and its affiliated funds as the majority stockholder of CiG Wireless Corp. (OTCBB: CIGW) in connection with the $150 million merger between CiG Wireless and Vertical Bridge Holdings LLC. (May 2015)
Represented Celimmune LLC, a clinical development-stage immunotherapy company focused on treating and preventing autoimmune diseases, in connection with its licensing of a Phase 2-stage, anti-IL-15 monoclonal antibody (AMG 714) from Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN). (March 2015)
Represented The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in its acquisition of Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, the storied fragrance brand established by the iconic perfumer Frédéric Malle. (November 2014)
Represented The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in its acquisition of Le Labo, the high-end fragrance and sensory lifestyle brand with a distinct French heritage and an emphasis on fine craftsmanship and personalization. (November 2014)
Represented long-time private equity fund client Veronis Suhler Stevenson and its portfolio company, TRANZACT, in connection with VSS's exit from its investment in White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. (October 2014)

OUR TEAM

John L. Berger
Partner

Edmund S. Cohen
Partner

Michael N. Gooen
Partner

Beth Shapiro Kaufman
Partner

Sophia Mokotoff
Partner

Elinor Ramey
Partner

Kenneth J. Slutsky
Partner

Kristin V. Taylor
Partner

Michael Walutes
Partner

Megan E. Wernke
Partner

Melissa L. Wiley
Partner

Matthew F. Cammarata
Counsel

Zachary Bocian
Associate

Meghan M. Federman
Associate

Melissa D. Libutti
Associate

Molefi McIntosh
Associate

Dana Quinn
Associate

Chelsea Wong
Associate

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NEWS & INSIGHTS

Practice Leadership

Brian A. Silikovitz
Partner
Chair, Tax Group

Lesley P. Adamo
Partner
Vice Chair, Tax Group

Honors & Awards

Chambers USA: High Net Worth Guide (2016-2024):
Ranked Band 1 for Private Wealth Law – New Jersey and District of Columbia
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity: Fellows Program (2019):
Landmark program created to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession
U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms: Recognized in Tax Law (2016-2021)
New Jersey Super Lawyers (2006-2014):
Named to "Rising Stars" list
New York Metro Super Lawyers (2015-2020):
Named to "Rising Stars" list
The Best Lawyers in America, published by Best Lawyers (1993-2025):
Recognized in the Tax, Trusts & Estates, and Real Estate Law sections
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2024):
Ranked in Band 1 in New Jersey

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