Kevin Gerretz

Kevin Gerretz is a counsel, who leads the financial regulatory practice at Ellex in Estonia. His work focuses on financial services regulation, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements, and capital markets.

Kevin Gerretz has obtained considerable experience in financial regulatory and compliance matters. He advises local and international clients on regulatory aspects of the provision of financial services in Estonia. His areas of expertise include banking and investment services and related products, payment services, as well as payment and securities infrastructure such as central securities depositaries and trading venues, insurance and related products and services.

He plays an increasingly pivotal role at the firm as the firm’s leading expert on ESG and sustainable finance. His track-record includes advice for aligning investment products and strategies with the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the Taxonomy Regulation, and related ESG-driven obligations, as well as being advisor to the first ever issuance of public green bonds in Estonia.

In addition to his regulatory expertise, Kevin has substantial experience in capital markets transactions. He has advised on numerous landmark issuances and public listings of both equity and debt instruments, acting for issuers mainly. His track record spans initial public offerings, bond programs, and private placements.