25 August 2025

Andersen is pleased to welcome Thomas Quek as managing director, enhancing the firm’s real estate capabilities across its tax and transaction advisory practices. He brings extensive experience serving clients in the domestic and international real estate and private equity sectors, with a strategic approach to complex tax matters.

Thomas Quek joins Andersen’s tax practice in San Francisco, where he will advise alternative investment funds on fund structuring, acquisitions, dispositions, and tax compliance. His expertise spans domestic and foreign partnership taxation, REITs, and structuring strategies for developers, tax-exempt entities, high-net-worth individuals, and foreign investors. Prior to Andersen, Tom was with a Big Four firm. He is a contributor to the Journal of Real Estate Taxation and has taught extensively on pass-through entity taxation and property transactions.

“Real estate continues to be a key driver of private investment and economic activity,” said Mark Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “As the market becomes more global and capital flows more dynamic, the need for strategic tax and advisory services grows. Tom enhances our ability to guide clients through today’s dynamic regulatory and transactional landscape.”

“Tom brings exceptional insight and technical skill,” added Dan DePaoli, U.S. country managing director. “His tailored approach to complex tax issues will provide immediate value to our clients.”

Andersen works with clients across the real estate industry to navigate multifaceted tax landscapes, uncover savings opportunities, and mitigate risks to drive stronger financial outcomes.