Richard J. Silpe
USA Guide 2023
Band 3 : Tax
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About
Provided by Richard J. Silpe
Practice Areas
Richard Silpe represents clients on a wide range of U.S. and international tax matters, including federal and state income tax planning for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other taxable and non-taxable entities, including exempt organization tax planning and tax planning in connection with equity-based compensation. Richard's practice includes structuring corporate and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, redemptions, liquidations, affiliations, joint ventures, business formations, venture capital financing, security issuances, and equity-based compensation arrangements. His diverse multi-industry experience provides clients with practical tax-wise advice in structuring transactions to minimize tax burdens of businesses and individuals. Richard also has extensive experience handling tax audits and controversy matters. Prior to attending law school, Richard practiced as a certified public accountant at an international accounting firm.
Personal
Richard received his undergraduate degree from Emory University, and earned his law degree, cum laude, at Villanova University School of Law, where he was a law review editor and was elected to Order of the Coif. Richard serves on the Board of Trustees of the Virtua Health Foundation.