K&L Gates LLP acts exclusively for corporate policyholders, in particular those in the heavy industry, chemical manufacturing, commodities and trade finance sectors, where the firm protects the interests of both domestic and multi-national clients. Barthélemy Cousin leads the team and is regularly tasked with handling insurance and reinsurance disputes concerning financial, construction and business interruption lines. Thibaut Gribelin, who was made partner in January 2026, assists with claims management strategies and recovery litigation concerning W&I, D&O and product liability policies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent market positioning alongside policyholders.’
- ‘Good professionals who know their subjects.’
- ‘This is undoubtedly the best firm for representing policyholders against insurers in cases involving tens or hundreds of millions of euros.’
Key clients
- Mercuria Energy Trading Pte
- Edeis
- Bothnia
- Klépierre SA
- Groupe JOA
- Société Générale
Practice head
Barthélemy Cousin
Other key lawyers
Thibaut Gribelin