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Jan Michael Skidds

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Partner and National State and Local Tax Leader at Leo Berwick
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Jan Michael Skidds is a Partner at Leo Berwick, specializing in M&A tax advisory for the private equity, infrastructure, and energy sectors. With an extensive background from his time as a Tax Managing Director at Deloitte, he is an expert in State and Local Tax (SALT). He holds an LL. M. from New York University School of Law.

He is actively involved in expanding his team, frequently posting about hiring new talent and fostering a positive work environment at Leo Berwick. His social media activity suggests a strong focus on building a fast-growing and successful advisory group.

He holds an Industry Proficiency Foundation certification in Life Sciences & Health Care, indicating specialized knowledge beyond his primary sectors.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Partner and National State and Local Tax Leader
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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M&A Tax Advisory
Leads M&A advisory at Leo Berwick, focusing on private equity, infrastructure, and energy deals. He previously was an M&A Service Line Champion at Deloitte.
State and Local Tax
A core area of his expertise, serving as the National State and Local Tax Leader at his firm and having held multiple leadership roles in Multistate Tax at Deloitte.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Partner and National State and Local Tax Leader
Leo Berwick
8-2024 - 10-2025
MTS M&A Service Line Champion - Private Equity
Deloitte
11-2023 - 10-2025
MTS Passthrough Consulting Leader - Portfolio Company/M&A
Deloitte
3-2023 - 10-2025
MTS East Region Deployment Leader
Deloitte
8-2019 - 10-2025
Tax Managing Director - Multistate Tax
Deloitte
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Education
2004 - 2006
LL.M.
New York University School of Law
1999 - 2002
JD
Cardozo School of Law
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