Fenchurch Law strengthens coverage dispute team with Wilkes appointment

Fenchurch Law, the leading international law firm for insurance policyholders and brokers, has appointed renowned insurance lawyer, Chris Wilkes, as a new Partner in their London office.

Wilkes joins the Fenchurch team from his previous role as a leading insurer side lawyer at DAC Beachcroft. With over 47 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance disputes, the seasoned litigator brings a wealth of expertise to the firm. He is recommended by Chambers and Partners as a leading lawyer in insurance, with a particular focus on product liability, property damage, construction and professional indemnity; all key practice areas at Fenchurch Law. In recent years he has been involved in many of the Covid-19 BI claims for his insurer-clients: usually on the other side from Fenchurch Law!

The appointment comes at a time of expansion for Fenchurch Law, as it grows its offering both in London and internationally, most recently with the opening of its Istanbul office on 1^st October.

Managing Partner, Joanna Grant, commented: “We have always regarded Chris as one of the leading insurer-side representatives in the market. We couldn’t be more delighted to welcome him and the wealth of experience and legal acumen he brings to our firm.”

Chris Wilkes, Partner, added: “I am excited to join the Fenchurch Law team. I have worked opposite many of their lawyers predominantly in disputes, and they have an outstanding reputation within the legal insurance market. Having worked for insurers, I am interested in their unwavering commitment to levelling the playing field for policyholders in resolving coverage disputes.”