Leonora Shalet focuses her practice on advising investment funds and advisers in connection with fund structuring, formation, and ongoing operational needs as well as assisting them with general securities laws and regulatory and compliance issues. She has an extensive background in investment management matters, specifically related to US and offshore credit funds, private equity funds, growth equity funds, hedge funds, perpetual funds, hybrid funds, and funds-of-funds. Leonora also advises investment managers and investors on alternative investment strategies, such as general partner–led secondary transactions and co-investments.
Leonora frequently speaks about the credit markets at industry events, sharing her insights on trends in co-investments, secondaries, and fund restructurings. Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Leonora was a partner at another international law firm.
Recognized, 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds, The Hedge Fund Journal (2023)