Tom Rees joins FRP Advisory as director

FRP has strengthened its valuations offering with the appointment of director Tom Rees to its financial advisory team. He joins from a Big Four firm’s London-based deal advisory team, where he worked with global banks, investment firms, corporates and investors on both sides of the Atlantic.
Jim Davies, financial advisory partner at FRP Advisory, commented, “The UK economy is at an interesting inflexion point with the impact of the new government and future interest rate decisions likely to influence how businesses and their stakeholders approach investment decisions. Valuation and related transactional services will continue to play a key role in supporting investors, lenders and boards of directors in assessing and executing strategy, and complying with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements regarding the valuation of privately held assets. It’s for these reasons that we continue to invest in our team with hires like Tom who bring outstanding expertise to our valuation offering.’’
Based in FRP’s London office, Rees brings more than a decade of experience to FRP’s valuations specialism, which has grown significantly since its inception under partner Davies in 2021. He regularly provides transaction-related counsel, with experience in internal reorganisation, expert witness work and portfolio valuation, and specialises in the private equity sector, working on equity valuations.
Prior to arriving at FRP, Rees worked with KPMG’s deal advisory team, where he provided 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.
His appointment with FRP is the latest strengthening of the firm’s financial advisory pillar. The team 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. Its transaction-related support includes financial due diligence, independent business reviews, financial modelling and valuation services, alongside its pensions and company-side advisory services.
Rees added, “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.”