Dominic M. Hulse

Partner

Denver

Services

Biography

With over 20 years of international experience, Dominic’s practice focuses on investment management and fund formation. He has significant experience advising real estate, investment adviser, and family office clients on the formation and regulation of hedge funds, real estate funds, and private equity funds. He also represents clients on legal, regulatory structuring, transactional, and compliance matters associated with their investment operations. In addition, Dominic works with investors on structuring and negotiating joint ventures, real estate partnerships, and investments into private funds.

Dominic was initially drawn to the intellectual rigor of practicing law. Early in his career, he began practicing in the financial services sector in the UK, which set the trajectory for his future practice. Over the years, he has worked extensively with investment managers across a range of asset classes and developed a nuanced understanding of the financial industry. His experience working in-house has given him unique insights into what clients seek from their legal advisors and how to foster effective relationships between law firms and in-house counsel.

Dominic is passionate about helping clients solve complex problems, getting to know their businesses intimately, and crafting tailored solutions. His approach is not just about legal advice; it’s about understanding the client’s business inside and out and applying the law in a way that adds real value. He thrives on being a trusted advisor and enjoys building long-lasting relationships where he becomes an integral part of the client’s team.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Colorado
New York

Education

Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M.)
- Dean’s List
Nottingham Law School (LPC)
University of Bristol (LLB, Law)

Experience

Representative Transactions

Fund Formation and Asset Management

Represented real estate investment company on the structuring and formation of private equity real estate funds.
Represented real estate manger on the structuring and formation of a multi-asset open-ended real estate fund.
Represented industrial real estate developer on the structuring and formation of $75mm private equity real estate fund.
Represented private equity manager on the structuring and formation of $30mm medical technology private equity fund.
Represented private equity manager on the structuring and formation of $50mm energy infrastructure fund.
Represented institutional asset manager on the structuring and formation of a quantitative long-short hedge fund.
Advised a foundation on the negotiation and structuring of its investment into a private equity fund.
Advised real estate developer on the structuring and launch of a $20mm opportunity zone investment fund.
Advised a family on the legal and regulatory structuring of its operations.
Represented private wealth consultant on the establishment of its private placement distribution platform.

Real Estate Investments

Represented institutional industrial development manager on joint venture and structuring matters.
Advised private equity real estate manager on a retail joint venture investment.
Advised real estate developer on regulatory and fund structuring matters.
Advised real estate developer on structuring and negotiation of a hospitality joint venture investment.

Regulatory Matters

Advised international financial services regulatory consultant on U.S. private fund and advisory matters
Advised institutional asset manager on derivatives transactional and regulatory matters
Advised UK-based institutional asset manager on structuring and regulatory matters with respect to its US hedge fund range.
Advised investment advisers and operating companies on SEC enforcement inquiries

Previous Professional Experience

Janus Henderson Investors, Managing Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, Assistant Vice President (2015-2022)
RS Investments, Counsel (2014-2015)
Black Rock Inc., Director, Legal and Compliance (2011-2014)
Potomac River Capital LLC, Head of Legal and Compliance (2010-2011)
Dechert LLP, Associate, (2003-2009)

Professional Memberships and Activities

Association for Corporate Growth

Representative Presentations and Publications

“SEC Division of Examinations Priorities for 2025: Examinations Will Prioritize New Rules for Form PF and Regulation S-P, Fiduciary Duties, Compliance Programs, Cybersecurity, Crypto Assets, and Artificial Intelligence,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (October 23, 2024)
“Key Considerations in Forming Private Funds,” Author, IAA Compliance Corner Member Alert (June 8, 2023)
“Raising Capital in the US – Navigating the Regulatory Landscape,” Co-Host, Bovill Webinar (June, 6 2023)
“Raising Capital in the US – How to Navigate the Regulatory Landscape,” Co-Host, Bovill Webinar (February 24, 2023)
“SEC Division of Examinations Priorities for 2023,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (February 24, 2023)
“Enforcement Action by the SEC Heightens Regulatory Uncertainty Surrounding Crypto Assets,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (August 1, 2022)
“Security-Based Swaps Considerations for Asset Managers,” Host, Investment Adviser Association Webinar (November 11, 2022)

Publications

SEC Division of Examinations Priorities for 2025: Examinations Will Prioritize New Rules for Form PF and Regulation S-P, Fiduciary Duties, Compliance Programs, Cybersecurity, Crypto Assets, and Artificial Intelligence

Feb 24, 2023

Legal Alerts

SEC Division of Examinations Priorities for 2023

Aug 01, 2022