Hannah Watson Fanin

Of Counsel

Hannah Watson Fanin is an of counsel in the London office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and is a member of the firm’s Investment Funds practice group. She advises a broad variety of institutional investors, including national and international development finance institutions, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, funds of funds, and investment banks. Her clients invest into private funds covering a range of asset classes, including real estate, infrastructure, private equity and debt, in both developed and emerging markets.

Hannah’s experience spans a variety of fund-related transactions, from fund formation, co-investments and secondary transactions, through to GP and LP-led restructurings, enforcement actions and advising on end-of-life issues. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Hannah worked at another major international law firm and in house at an institutional investor. 

Credentials

Education:
  • Leiden University - 2013 Master of Laws (LL.M.)
  • University of Adelaide - 2009 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Admissions:
  • Australia - Victorian Legal Services Board
  • England & Wales - Solicitor - Registered Foreign Lawyer