Capital Markets: Derivatives - France
What the team is known for
Latham & Watkins is a respected practice that draws particular recognition for its activity on high-yield debt issuances. The law firm has additional experience in ECM and derivatives transactions. It advises a range of clients including investment banks and insurance companies. The team provides international coverage for cross-border capital market transactions.
Strengths
"It is a responsive and supportive team."
"The lawyers provide excellent technical support and expertise."
Work highlights
Latham & Watkins advised Société Générale in connection with the high-yield offering of EUR700 million sustainability-linked notes by Faurecia.
Notable practitioners
Thomas Margenet-Baudry is active in the debt and equity capital markets mandates and moves up this year in the DCM rankings in recognition of his specific high-yield expertise. He regularly advises both issuers and underwriters.
Thomas Vogel is experienced in large-scale derivatives transactions. He acts for multinationals and financial institutions. He is qualified to practise in France and the USA.
Dual-qualified in the USA and France, Roberto Reyes Gaskin enters the rankings in recognition of his experience in high-yield transactions, advising issuers on both the French and US market. "He has the ability to contextualise, problem-solve and manage in a proactive fashion." "Roberto is a great asset and is very helpful. He sticks to the point and explains it clearly."
Suzana Sava-Montanari assists with synthetic securitisations and significant risk transfer transactions. She is dual-qualified to practise in France and in England and Wales. "Suzana handles the international aspects well."
