Tuesday September 10, 2024

Team appoints valuations specialist Tom Rees

We’re pleased to have strengthened our valuations offering with the appointment of Director Tom Rees to our Financial Advisory team.

Based in our London office, Tom brings more than a decade of experience to our valuations specialism, which has grown significantly since its inception under Partner Jim Davies in 2021.

Tom joins from KPMG’s London-based deal advisory team, where he worked with global banks, investment firms, corporates and investors – both in the UK and the US – providing valuations in key sectors including financial services, technology, digital infrastructure, telecommunications and retail. He was also responsible for helping to build out the financial services offering within the team and spent time seconded to a major UK private pension scheme as its head of valuations.

He regularly provides transaction-related counsel, with experience in internal reorganisation, expert witness work and portfolio valuation. He specialises in the private equity sector, working on equity valuations.

Tom’s appointment represents the latest investment across FRP as we continue to support clients nationally as a leading full-service advisory firm. Our Financial Advisory pillar was formally launched in early 2023 and brings together more than 35 experienced advisers to support boards, lenders and investors on mid-market transactions and advisory assignments. Our transaction-related support includes financial due diligence, independent business reviews, financial modelling and valuation services, alongside our pensions and company-side advisory services.

Tom Rees, Financial Advisory Director at FRP, said: “FRP has grown significantly in recent years, particularly in relation to the support it provides for those pursuing M&A or strategic change. It is now regarded as one of the most skilled and respected advisers in the country, so I’m looking forward to supporting the growth of the team – particularly at a time when so many clients are at an important stage in the corporate lifecycle and considering their options for the future.”

Jim Davies, Financial Advisory Partner at FRP, said: “The UK economy is at an interesting inflexion point, with the impact of the new government and interest rate decisions likely to influence how businesses approach the next few years. Valuation and transactional services will be key to those businesses developing solutions that drive value and set them up for success in the future. It’s for these reasons that we continue to invest in our team with hires like Tom who bring outstanding expertise to set us apart in the market.’’