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Admitted to the Paris Bar in 1998, Capucine Bernier specialises in insurance law and civil liability. She acts most particularly in disputes pertaining to non-life insurance (damages, civil and professional liability, unusual and industrial risks) as well as life 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.
Capucine is a member of the Union of young French insurers and reinsurers (UJARF), the Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers Association (AJAR), the International Association of Insurance Law (AIDA), and is the vice-chair of the Paris Insurance Institute alumni association (ADIAP). Capucine is also a regular speaker at conferences and a contributor to a number of specialist publications.
She holds a degree from the Paris Insurance Institute, and two Master's degrees, respectively in insurance law and in business law, from the University of Paris I - Panthéon Sorbonne and Paris V.
« Capucine Bernier assists with regulatory issues, damages claims and insurance policy disputes. She is particularly active in the construction sector and has significant experience with life insurance policies. Strengths: "It is a pleasure to work with Capucine Bernier. She is clever, efficient and respects deadlines." "Capucine Bernier is really brilliant and excellent. She has really strong technical knowledge of the insurance industry." »
Chambers Europe 2023 - Insurance
« Capucine Bernier assists with regulatory issues, damages claims and insurance disputes. She is particularly active in the construction sector. »
Chambers Europe 2022 - Insurance
« Capucine Bernier is complimented by one satisfied client for being "competent, available and proactive." She assists with regulatory issues, damages claims and insurance disputes. »
Chambers Europe 2021
