Fenchurch Law grows insurance disputes teams in Leeds and London with two new appointments

1 November 2024By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for insurance policyholders and brokers, has announced the expansion of its coverage disputes teams in Leeds and London, with Chris Ives joining as Partner at its Leeds office and Pawinder Manak bolstering its London team as a Trainee Solicitor.

Chris Ives, who will help strengthen the firm’s Financial and Professional Risks practice group serving clients in the North of England, brings with him over 20 years of experience in resolving complex and high-value claims for corporate policyholder clients across a range of different risks. Chris joins Fenchurch Law from Eversheds Sutherland, where he held the position of Principle Associate for over seven years. Prior to this, Chris was an Associate at DAC Beachcroft and an Associate at Addleshaw Goddard.

Pawinder Manak will join Fenchurch Law’s London office as a Trainee Solicitor specialising in coverage disputes, initially within the firm’s Financial and Professional Risks team. Having completed a diverse range of work experience and internships throughout her undergraduate degree, Pawinder studied at University College London where she completed the LLB.

This announcement comes at a time of continued expansion for Fenchurch Law, with the recent opening of its Singapore office and the announcement of its plans to open an additional office in Denmark in November 2024.

Managing Partner at Fenchurch Law, Joanna Grant, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Chris and Pawinder to the team. Their combined legal and insurance knowledge will be invaluable in helping Fenchurch Law continue to level the playing field for policyholders in the UK and around the world.”

Chris Ives added: “I was attracted to Fenchurch Law due to its top tier reputation in the field, clarity of vision, simplicity of business model and the array of experts I will be working alongside. I look forward to helping the firm provide even more policyholders in the North of England with access to first-class legal support.”

Pawinder Manak added: “I was attracted to Fenchurch Law because of the culture at the firm. Every member of the team supports one another to create a positive environment, and everybody is made to feel welcome with their friendly attitudes.”

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