Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Melissa Kinsmore-Ward as a partner in its growing hedge fund practice based in London, significantly expanding the firm's capabilities in high-growth hedge and credit funds.
Melissa brings extensive experience across the full lifecycle of hedge and credit fund operations, from formation and structuring to ongoing regulatory, trading and operational support. Drawing on her practice across London, New York and Tokyo, she advises on a wide array of fund structures, including open-ended offshore hedge funds, closed-ended offshore credit funds, EU onshore hedge and credit funds, and bespoke managed account structures for sovereign wealth fund partnerships.
"We're delighted to welcome Melissa to Ashurst Perkins Coie," said Jake Green, Global Co-Head of Financial Regulatory & Investment Funds. "The hedge fund and alternative asset management sector is a significant growth priority for us, and Melissa's deep expertise in fund formation, regulation and structuring meaningfully strengthens our offering in this space. We have built one of the deepest and broadest funds capabilities in the City, through our supporting tax, employment, regulatory and litigation practices, and Melissa's arrival means we are well placed to offer clients an even more comprehensive service across the full asset management landscape."
Melissa said, "I was drawn to Ashurst Perkins Coie by the strength of its global platform and the opportunity to build on its existing funds expertise. The firm's full service global reach means I can offer clients something truly comprehensive, and I'm excited to work alongside such a talented team to develop the dedicated hedge and credit fund practice that complements the firm's existing financial services capabilities."
