Thomas Margenet-Baudry is a partner in the firm's Corporate Department and the Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' Paris office. His practice includes:

  • Capital markets
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Public company representation

Thomas advises clients on capital markets transactions, in particular high yield debt and equity securities. He has represented issuers and underwriters on a broad range of French, international, and US capital raising transactions, including initial public offerings, high yield financings, rights issues and investment grade debt offerings. He also has broad experience with French public M&A and tender offer regulation, and regularly advises clients on French and EU corporate governance and securities regulation matters.

Thomas is also a member of the New York bar.

Recognition

Thomas is recognized as a Leading Individual. Chambers Europe 2022

Thomas is recognized as a Leading Individual. According to clients, “Thomas is incredibly smart and goes the extra mile, beyond his core area of expertise, to find innovative solutions to complex issues. It is an absolute pleasure to work with Thomas: he is extremely nice, he has great listening skills, and he is very hands-on but with a clear sense of what is important.” The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 

According to his clients, "he finds good solutions for everyone, is very on top of everything and knows IPOs inside out." Chambers Europe 2020

Thomas receives praise from market commentators for his handling of both equity and debt capital markets mandates. He has extensive expertise advising on high-yield transactions. He also assists with IPOs and block trades. Chambers Europe 2019

Thomas is recognized as a Leading Individual by The Legal 500 EMEA 2019.

Bar Qualification

  • Avocat (Paris)

Education

  • LL.M., Columbia University School of Law, 2001
  • Postgraduate Degree International Business Law (DEA), University of Paris I, 1999
  • Graduate Degree Private Law, University of Paris I (Pantheon-Sorbonne), 1998