Founded in Paris in 1920, Gide is a leading international law firm with 12 offices spread throughout the world.
Gide is physically present in six regions of the world, with 11 offices, enabling it to act on cases globally.
For several years now, Gide has covered all contract- and dispute-related aspects of law applicable to space, air, sea, river, road and railway transport, in civil and criminal courts alike. We are recognised as a major player in the field.
Our Transports team, which draws on 30 years’ experience, comprises lawyers recognised for their skill in handling issues related to the law of transport, law of logistics, and law applicable to any related activities. This team is today a reference for the main players in the field, be they manufacturers, transport operators, maintenance and equipment operators, or insurers.
Our fields of specialisation within transport law are the following:
Our lawyers represent and defend the interests of their clients before all French (administrative, civil and criminal) and European courts (ICC, ECJ), as well as before the various arbitration bodies. They enjoy full knowledge of transport law and general economy, and work in close cooperation with the firm’s other practice groups in order to issue opinions of counsel and the most appropriate litigation strategies.
Additionally, our Transports team has developed a recognised expertise in the field of collective accidents and the settling of this type of dispute using transactional methods (templates for receipt of payment, negotiations with victims’ associations, etc.) and/or litigation. To this end, Gide draws on its facilities and support services (corporate printing etc.) that are necessary in the management of this particular type of case.
Gide ensures a permanent legal watch and is regularly present at specialised conferences, such as those organised by the Institut du Droit International des Transports (institute for international transport law, or IDIT), the Association Française du Droit Maritime (French association for maritime law, or AFDM), the Société Française de Droit Aérien et Spatial (French association of air and space law, or SFDAS), and the Cercle des Intervenants du Transport (society of transport stakeholders, or CIT). Our lawyers also contribute to the development of transport law by regularly drafting articles in the specialised press.
Advises airlines and manufacturers on product liability and regulatory matters in addition to assisting with litigation following major aircraft accidents. Offers further experience in insurance and reinsurance issues and aircraft and engine maintenance. Also acts on finance and competition matters within the aviation industry. Further expertise lies in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including code sharing, operation, maintenance and lease agreements. Clients appreciate the team's 'high-quality service' and describe the lawyers as 'responsive and available.' Advised La Réunion Aérienne as insurer of the manufacturer on issues arising from the crash of an EC145 helicopter. Advised Global Aerospace on a large number of claims following incidents on airport premises across France. Richard Ghueldre and Capucine Bernier are heads of the practice and key contacts for queries.
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