Overview

Adam Skinner is excellent and very responsive. - The Legal 500 UK, 2025

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 including primary fundraising and secondary/GP-led scenarios. Adam’s work includes advice on a range of financial services legislation as well as the rules of the FCA and the PRA. Adam advises on the impact of AIFMD/AIFMD II and has assisted with the establishment of new investment businesses in the UK, and the management of regulatory issues in connection with transactions. He also has experience handling regulatory issues arising in connection with minority investments in existing firms, control sale transactions and other liquidity events and strategic transactions.

Adam has been recognised by The Legal 500 UK where he has been described as “excellent and very responsive” and “strong technically and very easy to work with”. Adam is also ranked by Chambers where it is noted that he “inspires confidence and his guidance is always practical and tailored” and “offers great service and deep knowledge. He is highly available.”

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Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2011, Admitted to practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales

Education

  • BPP Law School, LondonLPCwith Distinction2009
  • BPP Law School, LondonGraduate Diploma in Law2009
  • University College LondonB.A., HistoryFirst Class Honours (Dean's List)2006