Carolyn J. D. Abram’s practice focuses on representing fund sponsors on the structuring, formation and operation of investment funds with a particular emphasis on private investment funds of various strategies (open- and closed-ended), as well as related secondaries transactions, fund restructurings, co-investment arrangements, and executive remuneration arrangements. She also advises and represents significant institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, seeking to deploy capital into a range of investment structures including open- and closed-ended funds, separate managed account arrangements, co-investments, joint venture arrangements, and other bespoke investment structures and platforms.
Carolyn additionally advises on a variety of private placements and private equity-related transactions, including cross-border and domestic acquisitions and debt financing for investment funds and vehicles, and portfolio companies.
Carolyn has practiced in London, New York, and Dubai, and has been seconded to both the New York and London offices of one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers.
In addition, Carolyn undertakes work for a range of pro bono clients, including the Emirates Foundation and #TeamAngelWolf.
Completed prior to joining Morgan Lewis
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Asset Management, Law360 (2017)
Recommended, Investment Funds, United Arab Emirates, The Legal 500 EMEA (2018)
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