Latham & Watkins

Roberto L. Reyes Gaskin advises issuers and underwriters in a range of debt and equity capital markets transactions, as well as in public company representation and environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters.

Dual-qualified in the US and France, Mr. Reyes Gaskin regularly handles complex and precedent-setting transactions both in France and internationally. A former member of the firm’s Milan office, he brings particular experience in capital-raising matters on both sides of the Atlantic involving French, Italian, and other non-US issuers.

Mr. Reyes Gaskin represents a diverse mix of issuers, underwriters, family offices, and alternative capital providers involved in key industries, including:

Retail and consumer products Energy and infrastructure Media and entertainment

His practice includes:

Debt capital markets transactions, including high yield and investment grade debt Equity capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, PIPEs and rights issues Liability management, including tender offers, exchange offers, and consent solicitations Direct lending Mergers and acquisitions with a capital markets element Green bonds and sustainable finance Compliance with US and EU securities laws and ESG best practices

Mr. Reyes Gaskin frequently tackles clients’ most intricate and business-critical challenges. His work includes a number of first-ever high yield bond offerings in various jurisdictions, as well as an array of matters involving innovative and bespoke securities products. Drawing on his sophisticated transactional and regulatory knowledge, Mr. Reyes Gaskin also serves leading companies in connection with a range of ESG issues, including sustainable finance matters.

Additionally, Mr. Reyes Gaskin counsels banks, insurers, debt servicers, and payment institutions on financial regulatory matters, including regulatory and ordinary capital offerings. His work includes a variety of standalone and program capital raisings, and ongoing reporting and regulatory capital matters before the Eurosystem and Single Resolution Board.

Mr. Reyes Gaskin is an active participant with the Association for Financial Markets in Europe and the International Capital Markets Association.