FTI Consulting Augments Leadership in Real Estate Business Tax Advisory

FTI Consulting, Inc. FCN, a renowned global business advisory firm based in Washington, D.C., has recently bolstered its leadership ranks with strategic appointments aimed at enhancing its Real Estate Tax Advisory and Compliance Services. McRae Thompson has been brought in as a Senior Managing Director to spearhead the firm's Real Estate Tax Advisory Services, while Stephen Bertonaschi has also advanced as the new leader of the Real Estate Tax Compliance Services division.

McRae Thompson's New Role at FTI Consulting

With an impressive pedigree that includes over 20 years in real estate and tax consulting, McRae Thompson arrives at FCN with a wealth of experience, particularly in transactions and management consulting. His expert advice has benefited numerous elite clients in real estate—from prominent asset managers and private equity funds to public and private REITs, as well as pension funds, insurance companies, and global investors—guiding them through complex property transactions that encompass asset and portfolio acquisitions, sales, and restructurings totaling billions of dollars.

Recognized for his leadership in tax advisory within the real estate sector, Thompson's appointment is seen as a solidification of FCN's commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions tailored for the real estate market's intricate tax and regulatory environment. His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of tax planning endeavors including real estate fund structuring, cross-border arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and REIT conversions.

Stephen Bertonaschi's Expertise in Compliance

Stephen Bertonaschi's promotion to Lead of Real Estate Tax Compliance Services comes as a strategic move to strengthen the firm's focus on institutionally owned real estate and private equity groups. He boasts a 20-year tenure in the sector and is lauded for his expertise in REIT due diligence and compliance. Bertonaschi joined the firm through its acquisition of The Schonbraun McCann Group in 2008 where he previously served as a Senior Tax Manager.

About FCN's Real Estate Tax Services

FCN's suite of Real Estate Tax Services is tailored to offer comprehensive guidance in transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, as well as in debt and equity restructurings. The services extend to tax structuring, compliance, and due diligence, to satisfy the needs of the industry's key players, which includes REITs, private equity funds, lenders, and investors. The Real Estate Solutions practice at FCN distinguishes itself with over 185 dedicated professionals who come from diverse backgrounds that include former CFOs, attorneys, CPAs, tax specialists, and valuation experts.

The augmentations in FCN's leadership highlight the firm's resolution to support organizations through complex business challenges and tap into emerging opportunities in a dynamic global market. FTI Consulting's extensive global footprint and multi-disciplinary approach positions its Real Estate Tax Advisory sector as a critical asset for clients navigating through the intricate landscape of real estate investments.

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