Our Services
At Fenchurch Law our exclusive focus is on representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes with their insurers. Our solicitors provide our clients with the highest quality insurance advice and represent policyholders in complex and high value coverage disputes.
Although the majority of insurance claims are settled without dispute, there are inevitably occasions when claims are wrongly refused or policies are incorrectly avoided.
Working closely with insurance brokers, our primary aim is to achieve a mutually acceptable, commercial resolution to our clients’ disputes, quickly and cost-effectively. The insurance industry is highly sophisticated and deep knowledge of the sector is essential. At Fenchurch Law, we are uniquely placed to navigate the complexities, with our extensive experience acting for policyholders complemented by invaluable insight gained in prior roles as brokers, claims adjusters and insurer-side lawyers.
Our clients include global multinationals, foreign and UK-based companies of all sizes and across all industry sectors that place their insurance in the London market and high net worth individuals. Every one of our clients benefits from the expertise, experience and knowledge of our outstanding team of specialist insurance dispute solicitors.
Insurance disputes
Insurance dispute resolution is our passion and purpose
We have unrivalled expertise in this specialist area. We act only for policyholders, never insurers, and so we are uniquely positioned to guarantee a conflict-free approach for policyholders within companies of all sizes and across all industry sectors
Policy wording advice
When insurance claims are made, policy wordings can come under the most intense scrutiny
At Fenchurch Law, our expert team of solicitors is available to review, comment on and critique policy wordings and extensions for our clients and their brokers
Uninsured defence work
In complex disputes some clients require the additional service of uninsured defence work, which is related to the insurance claim
When claims are made by third parties related to an insurance claim, our specialist lawyers are able to defend policyholders against the third party claims, while simultaneously pursuing the client’s own insurance claims
Unlimited
Our unique and innovative Unlimited service underlines our commitment to protecting policyholders and levelling the playing field with insurers
The service offers unlimited access to high quality, specialist legal representation from our solicitors and to a unique package of disbursement funding and After the Event insurance for a single up-front fee
Fenchurch Advocacy Services
Our flexible and innovative consultancy and advocacy service offers a non-legal insurance claims-advisory service for brokers
The service offers you and your clients access to an experienced insurance claims professional, who will provide expert support, advice and assistance on claims-related issues, for a fixed monthly fee
Specialist
Our expertise
We are genuine insurance specialists – our highly experienced lawyers are organised into three main practice areas, all offering specialist legal expertise and advice and effective insurance dispute resolution
Upcoming events
Northern Coverage Symposium 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Northern Coverage Symposium is making its return this year. Join us on 6th June at Aspire Leeds for an insightful half-day event.
Date: 6th June 2024
Case study
International Risks
A multinational oil and shipping company in an insurance coverage dispute in relation to the theft of its cargo in Libya.
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International Risks
The owner of a global luxury hotel group with locations in Dubai, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Mexico, Morocco and Australia, regarding its Covid BI losses, which exceed US$200m.
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International Risks
A leading online gaming provider in a dispute over the application of deductible and aggregation provisions in its E&O insurance policy, in a claim arising from a class action in the Middle East.
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International Risks
A civil works contractor, represented by our team in a coverage dispute relating to the construction of one of the world’s longest cable-stayed bridges, in Central America.
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International Risks
A high-profile international cricketer in a dispute with his casualty insurer arising from injury which prevented him from participating in the Indian Premier League.
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International Risks
An offshore investment fund in a coverage dispute with its D&O insurers concerning indemnity for a £30m claim by investors for alleged negligence/breach of fiduciary duties by its directors.
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International Risks
The owners of a Ukrainian wind farm, pursuing a €150m claim under a political violence policy, following the Russian invasion.
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
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