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Rob Skinner is a partner in Ropes & Gray’s business and securities litigation practice group, where he represents investment advisers and other financial services firms in securities litigation and other complex business disputes. A recognized industry leader in investment management litigation, Rob has been at the forefront of many of the key challenges facing the mutual fund industry in recent years, including subprime-related losses, excessive fee claims and prospectus liability. In addition to handling active litigation matters, he frequently advises investment managers and other clients in their dealings with state and federal regulators. Rob is a regular speaker and commentator on litigation and risk management issues facing asset managers. He also has substantial experience in litigating major insurance coverage disputes on behalf of insurers, including trial and appellate victories in the 9/11 World Trade Center coverage dispute.
In 2014, Rob left the firm briefly to serve as Chief Corporate Counsel on an interim basis at Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG), a leading global asset management company and Ropes & Gray client.
Job Types | Partner |
Areas of Practice | 1) Litigation, 2) Insurance, 3) Investment Management, 4) Securities & Shareholder Litigation, 5) Appellate & Supreme Court, 6) Commercial Litigation, 7) Class Actions, 8) Appellate & Supreme Court and 9) Investment Management Litigation |
Law School | Harvard Law School (J.D.,1994) |
Education | Washington University in St. Louis (A.B.,1991) |
Bar Member / Association | Massachusetts State Bar Association |
Most recent firm | Ropes & Gray LLP |
LinkedIn Profile | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-skinner-7830805 |
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