Michael Robin

“I was delighted to join such an exciting, growing team of insurance dispute experts at Fenchurch Law. I look forward to applying my in-depth knowledge of the global insurance market to helping support policyholders across the UK and internationally.” 

Michael Robin is a partner, with over 45 years of experience in handling complex claims across the international insurance market. Michael has a particular focus on Financial and Professional Risks.

Michael joined Fenchurch Law from global legal services firm DWF, where he was Partner in the Professional Liability and Commercial Insurance Disputes team, and is well known in the insurance market as a founding partner of Robin Simon. 

Michael has acted in some of the largest and most high-profile cases to come before the UK Courts or arbitration panels, involving sums in excess of £5 billion. Michael has taken over 100 cases to trial.

Recent examples of cases dealt with whilst a partner at Fenchurch Law include:

• Advising on a coverage dispute between the captive of a state-owned energy company and reinsurers concerning indemnity for terrorism losses in excess of $50 million.

• Advising an international food manufacturer on a coverage dispute with insurers concerning the loss of $10 million worth of edible oil, allegedly imported in breach of trade sanctions. 

• Advising an international engineering company on coverage issues with PI insurers arising from the failure of piled foundations at a public building. 

• Acting for an international construction company in a coverage dispute with insurers concerning indemnity for a £13 million adjudication award as a result of defective cladding in high-rise student accommodation.

Chambers & Partners has descried Michael as “an extremely sophisticated lawyer”, and he is regularly commended for the quality and precision of his advice to clients.