Gide’s Insurance, Industrial Risk & Transport practice group recruits Frédérique Bannes

A doctor in French and American comparative law and a graduate from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Frédérique Bannes began her professional career as a PhD Researcher within the UN’s Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea in New York. She then moved to Paris, where she practised as a lawyer specialising in insurance law, transport and energy, before becoming a Senior Claims Manager for major financial and industrial risks at AXA Corporate Solutions. Before joining Gide, she was head of the legal department and Claims Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance Paris.

Richard Ghueldre, partner in charge of Gide’s Insurance, Industrial Risk & Transport practice group, states: “We are delighted to welcome Frédérique Bannes to our team as a senior associate. Her recruitment comes at a time where we are developing our insurance and reinsurance activities, both in contentious and non-contentious issues, and increasingly putting specialist teams and talented individuals at the service of our clients.

Considering her significant experience and operational knowledge of the international insurance market, Frédérique will more specifically help give our practice area visibility worldwide.”