Adam Skinner

Partner Investment Funds
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

London +44 20 7469 2467

Adam Skinner

Practices

Overview

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.

Adam has been recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by The Legal 500 UK (2021).

Adam’s experience includes:

  • Advising on establishing new investment businesses in the UK and designing systems, controls, policies and procedures compliant with the AIFMD
  • Advising on fund structuring and cross border marketing issues under the AIFMD, particularly in relation to global private equity funds
  • Advising on the application of EU legislation such as MiFID, MiFID II, MAD and EMIR
  • Advising on PRA/FCA procedures under FSMA, including Application for Part 4A permission, Variation of Part 4A permission and Change in Control Applications
  • Advising on M&A and private equity transactions and internal group reorganisations involving the financial services sector and AIFMD implications
  • Advising on FCA Approved Person applications and issues
  • Advising on the UK insider dealing and market abuse regime
  • Advising on issues arising from PRA/FCA rule breaches and regulatory investigations

Jones Day, London & Singapore

  • Solicitor, 2011–2014
  • Trainee Solicitor, 2009–2011

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Thought Leadership

Publications 

Co-author, “Brexit Considerations For US Investment Fund Managers”, Law360, 2016

Co-author, “EU regulation of private equity fund managers and advisers”, chapter in Global Investment Funds published by Global Law and Business Publishing, 2016 

Co-author, “The Route to Market in Europe via AIFMD” 2015 Preqin Investor Network Global Alternatives Report, 2015

Co-author, “The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive: Key Considerations for US Fund Managers," PREA Quarterly, Winter 2015

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 LawCommendation2008
  • University College LondonB.A., HistoryFirst Class Honours (Dean's List)2006