Building Liability Orders - the next wave of insurance coverage disputes?
Tuesday, November 11, 202510:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Rob and Jessica will be providing an update on the recent authorities concerning Building Liability Orders and Building Information Orders, including their increased use by various stakeholders against a widening field of defendants. They will then go on to consider potential routes to insurance coverage for these emerging, and increasing, liabilities.
Speakers
Rob GoodshipPartner
Rob Goodship is a Partner and part of the Fenchurch Law’s Construction and Property Risks team. Rob has over 15 years of insurance litigation experience, including considerable experience in resolving complex and high-value claims for corporate policyholder clients. He has spent the last 2 years at one of the UK’s leading main contractors, as Head of Risk, Insurance & Compliance. During this time, he gained in-depth experience in construction risks as well as continuing impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 on the sector.
Jessica ChappellSenior Associate
Jessica is a Senior Associate and is a member of the Financial and Professional Risks team. She represents policyholders in high-value and complex commercial coverage disputes. Over the past year, Jess has had day-to-day conduct of several major litigated cases and has helped recover over £50 million for policyholder clients.