Kevin Gerretz leads Ellex’s financial regulatory practice

As of 9 March, Kevin Gerretz, senior associate, takes on the role of Head of Financial Regulatory at Ellex in Estonia. His work focuses on financial services regulation, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements, and capital markets. Kevin advises clients on complex regulatory matters, helping them navigate decisions that are informed, carefully balanced, and business‑oriented.

Extensive experience across the financial regulatory landscape

Kevin has a long-standing experience interpreting financial services and product regulation, compliance obligations and requirements applicable to market participants. His advisory practice covers financial products, services and critical financial infrastructure. He has assisted clients in areas including:

• investment services and products;
• credit provision and banking;
• payment services;
• securities market infrastructure, including central securities depositories and trading venues;
• anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures, as well as international sanctions.

Kevin also has substantial experience representing clients in supervisory and licensing proceedings and in interactions with regulatory authorities, including situations where regulatory issues directly affect clients’ operational possibilities.

Key role in capital markets transactions

Alongside regulatory work, Kevin has broad experience in capital markets. He has advised on numerous debt and equity offerings and has participated in the issuance and admission-to-trading processes for a wide range of instruments.

Leadership and commitment to develop the next generation

Kevin leads the financial regulatory team at Ellex in Estonia and is actively involved in mentoring junior colleagues and interns. He values creating opportunities for younger lawyers to work on substantive matters and take responsibility early, strengthening both their professional growth and the long-term sustainability of the team.

Balancing detail and the bigger picture

Kevin emphasises that the highly regulated nature of the financial sector requires a precise understanding of detailed rules as well as the ability to see the broader context. Striking the right balance between risk-based compliance and business opportunity is essential, and central to the advice he provides.

We wish Kevin success in his new role!