Ryan acquires Hucke and Associates

Tax and software provider Ryan announced today it acquired Hucke and Associates, strengthening its ability to serve commercial real estate owners.

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Hucke and Associates is a boutique property and tax firm based in New York City, focused exclusively on property tax appeals and valuation advocacy. It specializes in hospitality, office, retail, industrial and multifamily properties. 

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"This acquisition is an exciting step forward for both Ryan and the Hucke team," Damon Chronis, president of U.S. operations at Ryan, said in a statement. "By joining forces, we're bringing together focused property tax expertise and deep market knowledge, particularly in complex and highly scrutinized markets like New York City, alongside Ryan's global platform to deliver clear, consistent outcomes for clients."

Owners Peter Hucke, Stephen Hucke and Devon Shapiro, along with additional team members, will join Ryan's property tax practice. 

"We're thrilled to bring our experience to a firm with a truly global footprint," Peter Hucke, founder and CEO of Hucke and Associates, said in a statement. "Uniting with Ryan marks an important evolution for our team and clients, creating new opportunities while broadening our capabilities and reinforcing the trusted results that have long defined our practice."

Ryan ranked No. 7 on Accounting Today's 2026 list of the Top Tax Firms, with $1.4 billion in annual revenue, over 3,200 staff members and more than 73 offices.

In February, Ryan added another firm to its property tax practice by acquiring Meritax Advisors in Texas.


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