Adam Skinner

Partner Regulatory Solutions
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 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 the AIFMD 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 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by The Legal 500 UK (2021–2024) where he is described as “responsive, strong technically and very easy to work with”.

Representative Clients

Court Square Capital Partners, GLP Capital Partners, GTCR, IK Investment Partners, L Catterton, Lion Capital, Oaktree, Pollen Street, Summit Partners, Sun Capital Partners/Sun European Partners, Triton Partners, Vista and Waud Capital.

Advising GLP Capital Partners on the acquisition by Ares to create a global real estate alternative asset platform

Advising AE Industrial Partners on the close of Fund III at $1.28 billion

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 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 insider dealing and market abuse regime

Advising on issues arising from PRA/FCA rule breaches and regulatory investigations

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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