Caroline Derache advises on complex, cross-border matters, with a particular focus on insurance and reinsurance, aviation law, and product liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She regularly represents aircraft manufacturers and equipment suppliers, notably in connection with aviation accidents, in both civil and criminal proceedings before French and foreign courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caroline also advises French manufacturers involved in litigation abroad, particularly in common law jurisdictions such as the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caroline heads the firm\u2019s Insurance and Reinsurance Practice and advises, together with her team, on all aspects of the sector, including insurance policy reviews, regulatory and compliance matters, relations with supervisory authorities, and dispute resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to joining the firm, Caroline practiced at Baker McKenzie and later at HMN & Partners, where she was promoted to Partner in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the French Society of Air and Space Law (SFDAS), the International Aerospace Women\u2019s Association (IAWA), and the French Committee of Private International Law (CFDIP). Caroline is also a regular contributor to leading legal journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2007, Caroline holds an LL.M. from the University of Chicago and a Master\u2019s degree in Private International Law and International Trade Law from Universit\u00e9 Paris-Panth\u00e9on-Assas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent quotes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCaroline Derache advises a diverse client base on litigious mandates in the aviation sector. She joined FTPA in January 2026.\u201d – Chambers France 2026 – Transportation: Aviation<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":19486,"template":"","class_list":["post-19489","experts","type-experts","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n