
Shenell Thompson
Counsel
Areas of Focus
- Investment Management
- Hedge Funds
- Credit Funds
- Institutional Investors
- Fund Formation
- Fund Manager Transactions
- Advises clients on the structuring, formation and ongoing operation of alternative investment funds and managed accounts.
Shenell focuses primarily on the structuring, formation and ongoing operation of onshore and offshore alternative investment products, including hedge funds, credit funds and hybrid funds.
Prior to joining Akin, Shenell worked in-house at a global multi-strategy credit-focused asset management firm for over 10 years, having previously trained and practiced at another leading international law firm.
EducationL.P.C., BPP University Law School, England, with distinction, 2008
B.A., University of Bristol, with honors, 2006
L.P.C., BPP University Law School, England, with distinction, 2008
B.A., University of Bristol, with honors, 2006
Bar AdmissionsSolicitor, England and Wales
Solicitor, England and Wales