Catherine Popineau-Dehaullon

Practice Areas

Catherine is the Head of the Civil Liability and Insurance Department. She handles Civil liability disputes, notably in Industrial risks, Product liability (including Product recall), Food law, Medical malpractice, Environmental liability, Directors and Officers liability (D&O), Accident & Health, Construction, Employer’s liability. She deals with complex litigation cases, notably with an international or multijurisdictional aspect, before the French courts or as monitoring counsel in proceedings pending in foreign jurisdictions (including class actions before the US courts).

Her experience in Insurance law includes coverage disputes, international insurance programs, fraud and professional arbitration.

She has also developed an in-depth experience in Sports law and sports insurance.

Publications

- "Pression renforcée sur les fabricants dans la nouvelle directive sur la responsabilité du fait des produits défectueux", Paroles d’experts, Décideurs (2025)

- "L’acte contresigné par avocats pour recourir à l’expertise sans le juge", Journal du Management juridique (Juillet 2023)

- « La Responsabilité du fait des produits défectueux» (Webinar Juin 2021)

- "Procès en responsabilité civile et crise du Coronavirus : comment utiliser les nouveaux outils issus de la réforme de la procédure civile», Journal du Management", Juin 2020

- « L’essor de la faute dolosive de l’assuré », L’Argus de l’Assurance, 16 mai 2019

Personal

Catherine has launched a working group on artificial intelligence and is interested in its impact on civil liability and insurance.

She regularly provides training courses in civil liability and insurance law and belongs to a mentoring program and mentors several young people who are interested in the legal field.

She is recognized in Best Lawyers in Insurance law.

Industry Sector Expertise

Industrial Engineering, Insurance, Automobiles & Parts, Chemicals, Commercial & Professional Services, Construction & Materials, Energy, Financial Services, Food & Drink Producers, Health Care, Mining & Metals, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences, and Real Estate.

Clients

Catherine generally advises insurers, industrial groups, professionals, financial institutions and sports institutions.

Languages Spoken

Catherine speaks English and German fluently. Her command of English and her expertise in the legal concepts of civil and common law allow her to be particularly efficient in handling cases where both systems are involved.

Work Highlights

She has acted for and advised the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Organization Committee in relation to civil liability issues and their insurance program.

Education