Our expertise
Insurers are well served by high quality legal advisers, with firms like Clyde & Co, Kennedys, and DAC Beachcroft employing literally hundreds of lawyers whose time is spent exclusively on representing the interests of insurers.
Policyholders, on the other hand, have traditionally been less well represented and have had to turn to non-specialist solicitors for advice when insurance disputes arose. These generalist solicitors may not understand the intricacies of the insurance market and may fail to successfully navigate the complexities required to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients. There has been an inequality of arms between insurers and almost every policyholder for far too long, and our specialist lawyers are determined to level the playing field.
Fenchurch Law exists to provide policyholders with access to the same high quality, specialist and expert insurance legal advice that insurers have been able to take for granted for decades.
We are genuine insurance specialists, having previously worked for leading companies in a variety of roles including insurance broker, claims adjuster and insurer-side lawyer. Every single member of our team of solicitors has direct experience of the insurance market and all the insight and understanding that brings. All focus exclusively on insurance coverage work.
Construction & Property Risks
We act for employers, contractors, sub-contractors, and property owners in relation to disputed insurance claims under Construction All Risks, Professional Indemnity, Third Party Liability, and other policy types
Financial & Commercial Risks
We represent policyholders of all types, insured against a range of financial and commercial risks including D&O, EPL, Cyber, Warranty & Indemnity, and other policy types
Marine Risks
We represent shipowners, charterers, and cargo owners in relation to disputed insurance claims under a variety of marine insurance policies, including Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity, and Freight/Cargo. Our expertise covers a broad range of marine-related disputes, such as collisions, groundings, cargo damage, pollution, and salvage claims.
Professional Risks
Too often, insurers treat professional indemnity policyholders as opponents rather than customers
Our specialist solicitors are committed to levelling the playing field between policyholders and insurers, and to ensuring that insurance contracts are clear and fair – and that valid claims are paid promptly and in full
International Risks
Our expert lawyers have acted for some of the world’s best known businesses, and our team has successfully resolved coverage disputes on behalf of clients from every continent.
On your side
Our services
Our exclusive focus is on providing policyholders with the highest quality insurance legal advice and representing them in complex and high value coverage disputes with their insurers
Upcoming events
Archer v Ace and what it means for the CAR/Builders Risk market
In this session, David will be speaking with Jeremiah Welch of SDV West, the attorney who successfully represented the policyholder in the subsequent case of Archer Western v Ace.
Date: 23rd September 2024
Our approach
Understand how our solicitors support honest policyholders with genuine claims to ensure their claims are paid promptly and in full
We work shoulder to shoulder with insurance brokers to combine legal and commercial pressure on behalf of policyholders
Our culture and values
Freedom and responsibility are at the heart of the unique culture of our law firm
At Fenchurch Law, we are building a strong and successful business with a unique culture
Join us
Interested in joining our growing team of talented and specialist insurance dispute solicitors?
We are an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial team of talented and passionate individuals, specialists in our fields. We share a vision for how a law firm can and should operate, and we are united in our commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients
The F1: A closer look at the Bacardi principle and section 11 of the Insurance Act
The Facts MOK Petro Energy FZC v Argo (No. 604) Limited, The F1 [2024] EWHC 1935 (Comm) concerned a cargo of 11,800 MT of 92 RON unleaded gasoline (“the Cargo”) that had been loaded onto the tanker…
Climate Risks Series, Part 3: Aloha v AIG – Liability Cover for Reckless Environmental Harm
Aloha v AIG - Liability Cover for Reckless Environmental Harm Increasing numbers of claims are proceeding around the world alleging that the public were misled about the risks associated with climate…
Climate Risks Series, Part 2: Flood and Storm Risk: Keeping Policyholders Afloat
Introduction Extreme rainfall and storms have become increasingly prevalent in the UK. Figures from the Association of British Insurers (“ABI”) show that storms and heavy rain have contributed to…