Kristin P. Kris Hinson

Kristin P. Kris Hinson

Banking and Finance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Charlotte, North Carolina
33+ years experience
Alston & Bird LLP
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Vantage South End, 1120 South Tryon Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Bio

Kristin Hinson is a partner in the Financial Services & Products Group. She focuses her practice on private investment funds and funds of funds, investment adviser registration and compliance, unregistered offshore private investment funds and private equity funds.Prior to joining Alston & Bird, Ms. Hinson was a partner at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association, and is also a member of the New York Bar Association and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Ms. Hinson is a founding member of the Alternative Investment Group of the Carolinas (AIGC), a not-for-profit networking organization for alternative investment professionals in North and South Carolina. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of banking, derivatives, private funds and structured finance.Ms. Hinson received her B.A. in 1988 from Southern Methodist University and her J.D., cum laude, in 1992 from Tulane University Law School. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina and New York, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Kristin Hinson is a partner in the Financial Services & Products Group. She focuses her practice on private investment funds and funds of funds, investment adviser registration and compliance, unregistered offshore private investment funds and private equity funds.Prior to joining Alston & Bird, Ms. Hinson was a partner at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association, and is also a member of the New York Bar Association and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Ms. Hinson is a founding member of the Alternative Investment Group of the Carolinas (AIGC), a not-for-profit networking organization for alternative investment professionals in North and South Carolina. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of banking, derivatives, private funds and structured finance.Ms. Hinson received her B.A. in 1988 from Southern Methodist University and her J.D., cum laude, in 1992 from Tulane University Law School. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina and New York, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Kristin Hinson is a partner in the Financial Services & Products Group. She focuses her practice on private investment funds and funds of funds, investment adviser registration and compliance, unregistered offshore private investment funds and private equity funds. Prior to joining Alston & Bird, Ms. Hinson was a partner at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association, and is also a member of the New York Bar Association and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Ms. Hinson received her B.A. in 1988 from Southern Methodist University and her J.D., cum laude, in 1992 from Tulane University Law School. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina and New York, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Recognized: Derivatives and Futures Law
  • Recognized: Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Recognized: Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
  • Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Practice Area: Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Special Focus: Hedge Funds

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1992
  • Southern Methodist University, BA, graduated 1988

Reviews

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William Nelson

2 weeks ago

Exceptional Expertise in Financial Law

Kristin P. Kris Hinson of Alston & Bird LLP provided outstanding guidance for our private investment fund. Her 33 years of experience in banking, corporate, and derivatives law was evident in her approach—a seamless blend of deep expertise and personalized attention. The compliance documentation she prepared was impeccable, and her strategic advice on adviser registration was invaluable. While her responsiveness was generally excellent, there were occasional delays due to her high demand, which I understand. Her recognition in key financial law areas is well-earned, and her ability to simplify complex regulatory matters was a game-changer. The fee structure was fair, though I would have appreciated slightly more transparency upfront. Overall, an exceptional attorney who delivers top-tier service.

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