Allen & Overy hires Zeeshan Ahmedani to boost its global funds capabilities

Allen & Overy hires Zeeshan Ahmedani to boost its global funds capabilities

He was a partner at Goodwin Procter's private investment funds' practice

Allen & Overy has announced a partnership with Zeeshan Ahmedani in the global fund's practice in Los Angeles. He is the 47th lateral partner hire in the US in the last two years, as the firm's California presence continues to grow following the opening of three offices within a year.

Ahmedani has vast experience in spanning venture capital funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, distressed funds, hybrid funds and Shari'ah-compliant funds. He focuses on advising investment managers and sponsors on the organization and establishment of private investment funds in the US and globally.

He also represents fund sponsors on the establishment of management companies and compensation arrangements, and the US regulatory issues, including investment advisory, and ERISA-related matters.

Tim House, the senior partner at Allen & Overy, US, remarked, "Ahmedani's extensive and unique experience within the private capital funds space will enhance how we serve clients in the US and globally. He is another key addition to the firm's California presence and we are excited to welcome him to our growing team."

Ahmedani commented, "I am thrilled to be part of Allen & Overy's continued expansion in the US. It is recognized as one of the world's leading international law firms and I firmly believe the prowess of the firm's global platform will prove invaluable to my international client base. I look forward to serving the private fund client base and to the expansion of the firm's market-leading private equity and funds practices."

Ahmedani graduated with a J.D. from the USC Gould School of Law and is admitted to practice in California. Early in his career, he also practiced in London and the Middle East.