Allen & Overy (A&O) has appointed Elaine Hughes, an adviser to hedge funds, private equity funds, venture funds, credit funds, and funds of funds, as a partner in the firm’s funds and asset management practice based in the New York office.Â
Hughes has over two decades of experience representing US and global investment managers, funds, and investors on the formation, structuring, and operation of US-based and offshore investment vehicles, as well as joint ventures, managed accounts, and other alternative investment relationships on all aspects of operational needs, securities laws, and regulatory and compliance issues. She is also experienced in leading transactions involving structures and assets with values ranging from tens of millions to several billion dollars.
The appointment of Hughes, who joins from Lowenstein Sandler, follows the recent addition of Zeeshan ‘Zee’ Ahmedani, who joined as a partner in the Global Funds practice.
