Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has recently expanded its investment management team by hiring DLA Piper partner Skye Smith, who brings with her a portfolio of sovereign wealth fund clients. This strategic move is part of Akin’s efforts to bolster its presence in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the Abu Dhabi global market where sovereign wealth funds oversee assets totaling approximately $1.7 trillion. Smith, who commenced her role at Akin, will soon relocate to Abu Dhabi to further develop the firm’s practice in the region.
Her extensive experience with sovereign wealth funds alongside her history of working within the Middle Eastern market positions Smith as a significant asset to Akin’s growing ambitions in this lucrative region. For further details, you can read the full article on Law.com.