Lorna Bowen, U.S. Chair of the Investment Management Group, is a corporate partner based in the New York office. Her practice focuses on advising international asset managers on the establishment and operation of private fund and related products across the alternative fund spectrum, including private credit, distressed debt, infrastructure and private equity funds, funds of funds, secondaries funds, managed account platforms, CFOs and other products in the illiquid closed-end fund space, as well as open-end products focusing on these asset classes.
Ms. Bowen’s practice also has an emphasis on the development of tailored investment platforms and structured solutions for strategic institutional investors. She has experience in a wide range of corporate transactions in the sector including seeding/start-up financing deals, joint ventures and co-investment arrangements.
Ms. Bowen is recommended by Chambers Global (2026) and Chambers USA (2026), where she is said to provide “nuanced and sophisticated advice” and “demonstrates an understanding of both market- and client-specific considerations.” Sources have highlighted her “great sense of the market” in the private funds space, noting that she is “a brilliant creative thinker and solutions oriented.” She has also been described as “technically savvy” with “a great mind for complexity.” She receives further praise from clients who have said that she is “pragmatic and practical” and “has excellent client service and is highly knowledgeable.” The guides have described her as “smart, practical, expeditious and well respected” and “an excellent lawyer, on top of her brief and very focused on getting the result her client wants.” Ms. Bowen is also recognized by IFLR1000 (2026) and The Legal 500 US (2026), where she has been described as “exceptional,” “even-keeled” and “laser-focused on both the big picture and details.”
Ms. Bowen joined the firm in 2019. She received a Bachelor of Civil Law (Euro Legal Studies) from University College Dublin (Université de Rouen) and is admitted to the New York Bar. She is also admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales.