K&L Gates LLP occupies a unique space in the French market as the only international firm to act exclusively for corporate policyholders, representing an array of large multinationals and financial institutions in high-profile fraud, cyber risk, product liability, property damage, business interruption and professional liability claims, including multi-jurisdictional mass actions. The highly capable Barthélemy Cousin leads the team, while Thibaut Gribelin provides key support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Thibaut Gribelin has very good technical skills.’

  • ‘A small team but available and responsive.’

  • ‘Very good command of insurance law and familiar with high-stakes cases, only acting for policyholders.’

  • ‘Very good knowledge of the insurance sector and its challenges, including international financial risks, and absent any conflict of interest with insurers since the firm has chosen to be mandated only by policyholders.’

  • ‘Barthélemy Cousin and Thibaut Gribelin are attentive, responsive, and know how to convey their expertise, which is a real professional added value.’

Key clients

  • Edeis and Bothnia
  • JOA Group
  • Klépierre SA
  • Mercuria Energy Trading Pte
  • Société Générale
  • Marsh SAS

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Barthélemy Cousin

Other key lawyers

Thibaut Gribelin