Etienne Gentil is of counsel in the Paris office of Latham & Watkins, where he previously was a partner for 15 years. Etienne acts primarily on leveraged financing, asset financing, and syndicated loans. He is the President of the Commission on French Securities Interest Reform for think-tank Paris Europlace.
Recognition
Recognised as a Highly Regarded Lawyer in France by IFLR1000 2022
Etienne has been repeatedly nominated in Who’s Who Legal - France in the Finance practice area, most recently in 2022.
French and English-qualified Etienne Gentil is a seasoned lawyer who often advises on cross-border financing transactions. He is well versed in borrower-side acquisition financing mandates. Chambers Europe 2019
Etienne has been nominated for many years in the transport, banking, and/or finance practice areas. Who’s Who Legal - France
“Market commentators praise Etienne Gentil for being a ‘friendly and technically very good’ practitioner. He is dual-qualified in English and French law and covers a wide range of bond and corporate finance transactions.” Chambers UK 2018