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Adam J. Tejeda

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.

  • Recognized by Chambers USA for Tax in New York, 2022-2025
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer for US Taxes: Non-Contentious, 2024-2025
  • Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2015-2019
  • Certified Public Accountant (Non-practicing)
  • Spencer Reid Foundation, Inc.
  • Speaker, Panel: Private Credit Funds Structuring Considerations, 25th Annual US and Europe Tax Practice Trends, Amsterdam, 10 April 2025
  • Speaker, Panel: Investment Advisors/Private Equity Transfer Pricing, ECI and Treaty Issues, 24th Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends, Munich, 11 April 2024
  • Speaker, Speaking on ECI, NYSSCPA Conference, 23 January 2024
  • Speaker, Panel: Tax Considerations and Implications of Foreign Investments, Private Investment Fund Tax & Accounting Forum, Miami, 6 December 2023
  • Speaker, NY AMIF Conference, 26 October 2023
  • Speaker, ECI Considerations for Private Investment Funds Tech Session Webinar, Foundation for Accounting Education, 10 August 2023
  • Speaker, Panel: “Is My Footprint Big Enough? Implementing ATAD 3 – Substance Requirements and Impact on Transatlantic Investment Structures,” 23rd Annual US and Europe Tax Practice Trends, American Bar Association and International Bar Association, 30 March 2023
  • Speaker, "Navigating the Effectively Connected Income Tax Regime: Avoiding Devastating Impact on Taxes and Financial Statements," via webinar, 20 April 2021
  • Panelist, “Discussion on Opportunity Zones,” Boston, MA, 4 April 2019
  • Speaker, “Now that the proposed regulations have been released for the Opportunity Zones Program, What Is Your Next Step?” Qualified Opportunity Funds and Opportunity Zones Released Regulations, Washington, D.C., 31 October 2018
  • “Section 336(e) Elections Tax Basis Step Up Through Deemed Asset Sale Treatment,” via Webinar, 26 September 2017.
  • “New Manager Forum,” New York, NY, April 2016
  • Panelist, 2016 American Bar Association Section of Taxation Midyear Meeting, “Offshore Issues for Private Equity Funds”
  • American Bar Association, “Current Issues for Private Investment Funds and Their Managers,” via Webinar, 11 November 2015
  • Moderator, 2015 American Bar Association Section of Taxation Joint Fall CLE Meeting, “Current Issues for Private Investment Funds and their Managers”
  • Panelist, "Investing in the European Real Estate Markets," K&L Gates Webinar, October 2014
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