Dean Krishna

Practice Areas

Possessing sophisticated knowledge in navigating the myriad federal, state and local tax laws, Dean Krishna advises businesses of all sizes in a wide array of domestic and international tax and business matters. He is chair of the firm’s tax practice.

Dean counsels businesses of all sizes in connection with mergers and acquisitions; registered funds and commercial securities offerings; private fund agreements, investments and structuring; business restructurings; and general domestic and cross-border tax planning. He provides deal-specific tax advice and counsel to numerous high-profile transactions and projects, including in acquisitions involving firms with billions in assets under management.

Building upon his background as a corporate lawyer, Dean layers in practical, solution-oriented tax advice. He provided representation in connection with the recent formation, registration, listing and launch of one of several spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to receive listing approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dean is regularly recognized for resolving the most complex of tax issues in an efficient and economical manner.