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Adam Tejeda

Adam Tejeda

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New York

5 years ranked

About

Provided by K&L Gates

USA

Practice Areas

Adam Tejeda is a partner and lead practice area leader for the Corporate practice at K&L Gates and is a nationally recognized adviser in tax law. He provides tax and strategic business advice in connection with private investment fund formation, including private equity, private credit, and private real estate, as well as associated transactional work, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and restructurings. With deep experience advising funds ranging from US$100 million to over US$2 billion, Adam counsels emerging and established fund managers, family offices, and multinational corporations on structuring and executing complex investments.

Adam is recognized for his ability to bridge sophisticated tax strategy with corporate transactional execution, routinely guiding clients through inbound and outbound investments, cross-border financing, international tax planning, Subpart F and GILTI issues, and hedge fund advisory matters. He also represents clients in contested matters before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state taxing authorities. His industry experience spans real estate, media and entertainment, retail, technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and food and beverage.

A thought leader in the investment funds and tax community, Adam speaks regularly at leading conferences hosted by organizations such as the American Bar Association, International Bar Association, and The New York State Society of CPAs, and publishes on key developments shaping private investment and tax policy. He is consistently recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers USA (Tax, New York, 2022–2025) and The Legal 500 United States (US Taxes: Non-Contentious, 2024–2025). A Certified Public Accountant (nonpracticing) in addition to being a lawyer, Adam brings a multidisciplinary perspective that clients value when navigating today’s complex global investment and tax environment.

Professional Memberships

Certified Public Accountant (Non-practicing)

Spencer Reid Foundation, Inc.

Publications

“5th Circ. Ruling Clarifies Tax Rules For Limited Partners,” Law360, 2 February 2026

"Regulatory Monitor: Private Funds Update," The Investment Lawyer, March 2018

“A Primer On Effectively Connected Income,” Law360, 18 May 2017

"Effectively Connected Income (ECI) and Private Equity Funds," LexisNexis, 2017

Rum Punch and Taxes – Puerto Rico May Serve as an Island Escape," AIMA Journal, March 2016

“Hitting the Sweet Spot: U.S. and Canadian Tax Treatment of Cross-Border Spinoff,” Tax Notes International, Volume 78, Number 12, 22 June 2015

Education

New York University School of Law (taxation)

LL.M.

2009

Georgetown University Law Center (American Criminal Law Review)

J.D.

2005

University of Florida (magna cum laude)

B.S.

2002

University of Florida (Accounting)

M.Acc

2002

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Adam Tejeda of K&L Gates is a talented tax attorney who acts for a broad clientele. He serves as co-leader of the firm's corporate and tax groups.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Adam is great to work with. His responses are prompt and he ensures that we get the answers we need in a timely manner. He is valued for his ability to understand our business and communicate tax matters in an understandable way.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Adam is a very dedicated tax lawyer with outstanding knowledge and is great to work with.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Adam has a high degree of insight into private funds tax and is a commercial lawyer with creative solutions.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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