Partner Richard Ghueldre is in charge of Gide's Insurance, Industrial Risk & Transport practice group. He specialises in French and European insurance and re-insurance law, as well as in tort law. He has in-depth advisory and litigation experience of insurance contract law (life and non-life), regulatory issues concerning insurance companies and intermediaries (establishment, operational aspects and restructuring), as well as setting up insurance programmes and distribution schemes, both in France and abroad. Richard has developed an expertise in solving (pre-litigation, disputes and arbitration) and managing claims, in particular as regards industrial risks. He can also draw on broad experience in class actions and dispute resolution, particularly before the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority. In 2021, Richard has been recognized "Lawyer of the Year" in Insurance in Best Lawyers 2022.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is widely recognised for the breadth of its insurance offering, with experience in contentious matters, M&A, regulatory issues and the distribution of insurance products, but is best known for its expertise in high-stakes litigation, including handling mass litigation regarding compensation for losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The team advises an impressive portfolio of leading French insurers on civil and professional liability, financial, industrial risk and life insurance matters. Richard Ghueldre, a key name for both disputes and regulatory and compliance advice, and Capucine Bernier, who is well versed in non-life and life insurance cases, lead the team.
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‘Dynamic team of experts in their field. They challenge their clients to explore all options.’
‘I worked with Richard Ghueldre and Capucine Bernier. They are the rare kind of lawyers who have in-depth knowledge of insurance beyond litigation.’
‘Capucine Bernier demonstrates exceptional talent for understanding the issues at stake. She has great negotiation skills which is very valuable in the management of high-stakes files. She has a perfect command of both the construction sector and the insurance sector, which is essential and makes her indispensable.’
‘Richard Ghueldre stands out for his competence, availability, seriousness, creativity, reliability, politeness and sophistication.'
‘This team is a leader in insurance law and litigation.’
‘Capucine Bernier stands out for her technical skill, her rigour and her pragmatism.’
‘Gide's level of expertise in insurance law is among the best on the market. Beyond the quality of advice, the Gide brand is a real plus in legal cases.’
‘Capucine Bernier is one of the rare lawyers who combines a very high level of expertise with real advice. While many lawyers are content to review the law, Capucine systematically seeks to provide a pragmatic solution by taking into account the requirements of her clients.’
Key clients
- AXA France IARD
- France Assureurs (FA)
- Meandre
Work highlights
- Assisting architectural firm Meandre and its insurer in connection with a fire at a school undergoing construction work in Montfermeil.
- Assisting one of the world's leading energy producers in setting up distribution schemes for insurance products, particularly in relation to the change in the French regulations on telephone canvassing.
- Assisting the French Federation of Insurance Companies with regulatory changes applicable to the insurance sector.
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Admitted to the Paris Bar in 1998, Capucine Bernier is specialised in insurance law and civil liability. She works more particularly in disputes pertaining to non-life insurance (damages, civil and professional liability, industrial risks, construction insurance) as well as life insurance and mutual insurance. She advises and assists both traditional and bank insurers, and various industrial players in the management of disputes that are either sensitive or have a major strategic and economic impact.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Ghueldre, Capucine Bernier