In a continuation of the expansion of its investment management practice, Akin Gump has added John Hamilton to its New York office. Hamilton focuses his practice on advising private fund managers on the formation and operation of a wide range of investment vehicles across the liquidity spectrum, including hedge funds, private equity funds and credit funds, as well as funds of funds and managed accounts. He also represents institutional investors allocating to private funds, including in the negotiation of side letter arrangements. For another recent addition to the firm, see “Investment Funds Lawyer Brian Daly Joins Akin Gump in New York” (Jun. 10, 2021).