Lawyers

Adam Skinner

Work Department

Regulatory

Position

Adam Skinner is a regulatory partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Adam has experience in financial regulation and funds matters, with a particular focus on the regulatory issues arising within the private investment fund industry.

Adam’s work includes interpretation of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) as well as the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Adam also advises on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive amongst other European legislation and has assisted with the establishment of new investment businesses in the UK, and the management of regulatory issues in connection with transactions.

Career

2014 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2011-2014 Jones Day

Education

BPP Law School (LPC 2009; Graduate Diploma in Law 2008); University College London (B.A., History 2006)

Mentions

Corporate and commercial • London

Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory