Latham & Watkins stands out for its combined French-US capabilities. Thomas Margenet-Baudry and  Roberto Reyes Gaskin are the key names in a team that has established itself as a reference in France for high-yield transactions, assisting issuers as well as financial advisers. It is also active advising on US private placement and also handles liability management, sustainable-linked and more standard bond issuance work. Counsel Michael Ettannani also provides support.

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  • ‘Well knowledgeable partners with great experience on debt capital markets. ’

  • ‘Roberto Reyes Gaskin is amazing, not only because of his impressive knowledge of the debt capital markets and products but also for his knowledge and interest in his clients' business and industry sector. Complete and extremely reliable professional.’

Key clients

  • Loxam SAS
  • Société Générale
  • BNP Paribas
  • Alain Afflelou SA
  • Briarwood Chase Management LLC
  • Eutelsat
  • Burger King France
  • Kingspan Group PLC
  • Derichebourg
  • TechnipFMC
  • TotalEnergies SE
  • Lagardère SA
  • JP Morgan Chase

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Margenet-Baudry

Other key lawyers

Roberto Reyes Gaskin, Michael Ettannani