Latham & Watkins
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Latham & Watkins stands out for its strong combined US and French law capabilities within its Paris office. The team can also rely on a strong international platform which allows it to handle a steady volume of US law and international transactions – the team is particularly known for its strong high-yield expertise. The practice regularly assists banks, underwriters, initial purchasers and issuers, including several French corporations, with mid to large bond issuances. Practice head Thomas Margenet-Baudry and Roberto Reyes Gaskin, who are both French and US qualified lawyers, are the key names. Supporting them is counsel Michael Ettannani.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘One of the best law firms in Europe in the capital markets sector, particularly in high-yield transactions. The team is extremely responsive, innovative, and has a very deep understanding of capital markets.’
- ‘Roberto Reyes Gaskin brings a notable and insightful take from a legal standpoint. He brings a breadth of experience which is very helpful on more complex situations.’
Key clients
- AccorInvest Alain Afflelou SA Asmodée BNP Paribas Briarwood Chase Management LLC Burger King France Business Integration Partners Crédit Agricole Derichebourg Elior Group Eutelsat Fives FNAC-Darty Ipsen JP Morgan Chase Kapla Holding (Kiloutou) Kingspan Group PLC Lagardère SA Loxam SAS Omni Helicopters International Group Paprec Simon Property Société Générale TechnipFMC TotalEnergies
Work highlights
Advised Afflelou in connection with the issuance of €50 million additional 6.000% senior secured notes due 2029, and Afflelou PIKCO Limited on the private placement of €70 million senior secured floating rate notes PIK notes due 2030.