Abigail Hemnes, partner, is a leading investment management lawyer with a practice focused on advising registered funds, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and their boards of directors, on all aspects of regulation, registration, and compliance. She brings deep experience and nuanced judgment to a wide range of matters, including new product development, disclosure and proxy issues, internal and external reorganizations (including complex asset acquisitions), and board governance.
Abigail is highly regarded for her work representing investment companies before the US Securities and Exchange Commission, where she regularly advises on registration matters, proxy materials, and other regulatory filings. She has extensive experience working across the full spectrum of registered fund structures, including fund-of-funds, manager-of-managers platforms, and target date funds designed for retirement-focused investors.
Abigail is recognized for her experience in retail fund investments in alternative asset classes, including investments in private markets, where she helps clients navigate complex investment vehicles involving hedge funds, private equity, and other alternative strategies. She also has significant experience advising on proxy solicitations, offering strategic, practical guidance.
