The world’s first LEG3 Court decision, and what it means for the Builders’ Risk market

Introduction 27 years after the London Engineering Group (“LEG”) introduced its suite of defects exclusions, a Court in the District of Columbia in the USA has delivered the world’s first Court…

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This is the place to find out what we’re thinking as we think it. It’s an eclectic and often opinionated mix of content, including news, articles on case law and recent legislation, and webinars.  We’re keen to ensure our content is of interest and value to our existing and prospective clients, so please do get in touch and let us know what you think of individual pieces, or our communication programme more generally.

The End of Days, or Just the Beginning? Current AI use

13 March 2024

By Fenchurch Law

It’s seemingly the only thing anyone can talk about. It is hard to go to any conference, panel discussion or […]

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Seven things a good Insurer will never do

5 March 2024

By Alex Rosenfield

Give You Up: Are you looking to your existing insurance provider to renew your cover and continue supporting your business […]

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“Just and equitable” under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022 – Triathlon Homes LLP v SVDP, Get Living and EVML [2024]

27 February 2024

By Alex Rosenfield

The First Tier Tribunal (“the FTT”) has decided that it was “just and equitable” to make a Remediation Contribution Order […]

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Archer v Ace (or, The Demise Of LEG3?)

23 February 2024

By David Pryce

Introduction In the London Market there is, by and large, a common understanding about how LEG3 and the other defects […]

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Covid “Catastrophe” Triggers BI Reinsurance

14 February 2024

By Amy Lacey

The first UK court ruling on the reinsurance of Covid-19 losses has confirmed coverage under excess of loss policies taken […]

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Comparing German and English Insurance Law – A Series

13 February 2024

By Isabel Becker

Introduction Germany and England have two fundamentally different legal systems – Civil Law, which is based on codified provisions, and […]

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Waste not, want not: recycling plant’s claim for cover upheld

23 April 2021

By Joanna Grant

Zurich Insurance PLC v Niramax Group Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 590 (23 April 2021) Finding that the ‘but for’ test […]

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Insurers bound by the small print? I should cocoa!

9 March 2021

By Joanna Grant

ABN Amro Bank N.V. -v- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc and others [2021] EWHC 442 (Comm) In the latest […]

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Covid-19 BI Update: Coronavirus, the plague of the 21st Century? Apparently not.

By Serena Mills

Rockliffe Hall Limited v Travelers Insurance Company Limited [2021] EWHC 412 (Comm) On 25 February 2021, Mrs Justice Cockerill handed […]

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COVID-19: implications of Supreme Court judgment in FCA BI test case by James Breese and Phil

18 February 2021

By Michael Hayes

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FCA Test Case – the Supreme Court Judgment: A guide for policyholders

18 January 2021

By Fenchurch Law

On Friday 15 January 2021 the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the FCA Test Case. The case […]

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Aggregation decisions – a bit like buses…

10 December 2020

By Jonathan Corman

Hot on the heels of the High Court’s decision last month that numerous defalcations by a dishonest solicitor could not […]

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Court declines to re-write existing EL insurance law

7 December 2020

By Jonathan Corman

Komives v Hick Lane Bedding Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 3288 (QB) This recent High Court decision was on any view […]

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Reasonable precautions conditions – what do they really mean?

3 December 2020

By Fenchurch Law

Conditions which require insureds to exercise ‘reasonable precautions’ are a staple of insurance policies. However, there is often a misunderstanding […]

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A Christmas Tale: The Latest on Aggregation – Lord Bishop of Leeds v Dixon Coles & Gill [2020] EWHC 2809 (Ch)

11 November 2020

By Jonathan Corman & Dan Robin

Summary In a judgment handed down on 28 October, the High Court (His Honour Judge Saffman) applied the test in […]

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Covid-19 BI Update: Supreme Court to hear FCA Test Case appeal on 16-19 November 2020

3 November 2020

By Aaron Le Marquer

Further to the ‘leapfrog’ applications for appeal filed by the FCA and 6 insurers in October, the Supreme Court has […]

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Covid-19 BI Update: TKC London Ltd v Allianz – Covid-19 closure not “accidental loss” of property

16 October 2020

By Fenchurch Law

Hot on the heels of the FCA Test Case judgment, on 15 October 2020 the Commercial Court granted summary judgment […]

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Say hello, waive goodbye – waiver in insurance disputes

25 September 2020

By Alex Rosenfield

Waiver involves a party abandoning some or all of its rights under a contract. The concept is broad, and arguments […]

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FCA Test Case Update – Judgment

15 September 2020

By Fenchurch Law

Today’s judgment in the FCA’s Test Case on Covid-19 Business Interruption coverage has provided some welcome good news for many […]

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Covid-19 Business Interruption Update – FCA challenges Orient Express v Generali

15 July 2020

By Fenchurch Law

The FCA and insurers have now filed their skeleton arguments in the COVID-19 business interruption Test Case, drawing the battle […]

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COVID-19 Business Interruption Update: FCA Test Case First Hearing and Guidance for Insurers

18 June 2020

By Fenchurch Law

First Hearing – Case Management Conference (CMC) On 16 June the first hearing (Case Management Conference) of the FCA Test […]

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Endurance Corporate Capital Limited v Sartex Quilts & Textiles Limited [2020] EWCA Civ 308 – Indemnity on the Reinstatement basis

5 May 2020

By Alex Rosenfield

In its decision earlier this year, the Court of Appeal confirmed that, absent a contractual provision to the contrary, an […]

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Pallister Limited v (1) Fate Limited (in liquidation) (2) The National Insurance and Guarantee Corporation Limited (3) UK Insurance Limited

12 February 2019

By Michael Hayes

In this recent decision in the Queen’s Bench Division, the court examined the meaning of “property belonging to” in the […]

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Wheeldon Brothers Waste Limited v Millennium Insurance Company Limited

23 May 2018

By Michael Hayes

In this recent pro-policyholder decision, the Court examined the construction of Conditions Precedent and Warranties. Here, the insurer attempted, rather […]

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Avoid getting out of your depth with notifications – the Court considers the scope of notification in Euro Pools plc v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc

22 February 2018

By Michael Hayes

In Euro Pools Plc v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc[1] the Court considered (amongst other things) the scope of […]

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Bluebon Ltd (in liquidation) – v – (1) Ageas (UK) Ltd (2) Aviva Insurance Ltd (3) Towergate Underwriting Group Ltd (2017)

22 January 2018

By Michael Hayes

What was the proper construction of an electrical installation inspection warranty? Bluebon Limited (‘Bluebon’) brought proceedings against their insurers, Ageas […]

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BAE Systems Pension Funds – v – RSA

22 August 2017

By Michael Hayes

Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 An analysis of the first judgment on the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) […]

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Not Too Slender a Thread – Supreme Court decision in MT Højgaard v E.ON

10 August 2017

By Amy Lacey

The Supreme Court has upheld an appeal concerning liability to comply with fitness for purpose obligations in a design and […]

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The 1930 Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act – still relevant for years to come

1 August 2017

By Michael Hayes

Shirley Anne Redman (suing as widow and administratix of the estate of Peter Redman) v (1) Zurich Insurance Plc (2) […]

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Dalecroft Properties Limited – v – Underwriters

27 June 2017

By Michael Hayes

Dalecroft Properties Limited – v – Underwriters subscribing to Certificate Number 755/BA004/2008/OIS/00000282/2008/005 [2017] EWHC 1263 (Comm) This recent decision by […]

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Peel Port Shareholding Finance Company Ltd – v – Dornoch Ltd

19 June 2017

By Michael Hayes

Can a Claimant obtain an order for pre-action disclosure against a solvent insured? The Claimant, Peel Port Shareholder Finance Company […]

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Leeds Beckett University – v – Travelers Insurance Co Ltd

19 May 2017

By Michael Hayes

A recent decision by the Technology and Construction Court has considered causation issues in the context of a property insurance […]

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No on-going obligation to assess if a claim is likely: Zurich -v- Maccaferri

16 January 2017

By Jonathan Corman

In a (predictably?) pro-policyholder decision, the Court of Appeal (Black and Christopher Clark LJJ) yesterday dismissed Insurers’ appeal. Instead it […]

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“The Worst of Both Worlds”: Spire Healthcare Ltd v RSA

5 January 2017

By Jonathan Corman

2016 was a bumper year for aficionados of aggregation cases. (One might say that it saw a series of related […]

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“One event or two?” What is the proper construction of the phrase “arising from one event” within the aggregation clause in a reinsurance contract?

1 November 2016

By Michael Hayes

Re MIC Simmonds v. AJ Gammell The commercial court upheld an arbitration award and concluded that the arbitrators had correctly […]

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The ordinary measure of indemnity: Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) SE v Western Trading Limited

13 October 2016

By Michael Hayes

In the latest in a series of pro-policyholder decisions by the courts, the Court of Appeal yesterday handed down a […]

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“When the lie is dishonest but the claim is not” – collateral lies and dishonest exaggerations

27 September 2016

By Michael Hayes

Two recent Supreme Court judgments have considered the impact of dishonesty – on an insurance claim and on a settlement […]

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Shock horror: “Innocent Non-Disclosure” clause applies to innocent non-disclosure

12 April 2016

By Michael Hayes

A case reported on 23 March involved a provision which one might ordinarily have described as an “Innocent Non-Disclosure” clause […]

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INDIRECT CAUSATION MUST STILL BE REAL CAUSATION

9 February 2016

By Jonathan Corman

In the recent decision of Arc Capital Partners Limited v Brit Syndicates Limited [2016] EWHC 141, the courts have yet […]

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The Insurance Act 2015: When excellence was the enemy of the good

30 October 2015

By Michael Hayes

In December 2014 a Special Public Bill Committee of the House of Lords took evidence on proposals in the Insurance […]

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AIG Europe Limited –v- OC320301 LLP and Others

20 August 2015

By Michael Hayes

While some in the market may regard the recent decision of AIG Europe Limited -v- OC320301 LLP [2015] EWHC 2398 […]

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Blanket Notifications and Declaratory relief: European Risk Insurance Company v McManus

7 April 2014

By Michael Hayes

Summary The recent decision of the Court of Appeal of European Risk Insurance Company v McManus [2013] EWCA Civ 1545 […]

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Clark v In Focus: There is only one cherry, and no second bite at it

25 February 2014

By Michael Hayes

Summary Financial advisers across the country will be breathing a sigh of relief as they digest the Court of Appeal’s […]

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Coles v Hetherton: implications for recovery actions

13 February 2014

By Michael Hayes

Just before Christmas, the Court of Appeal delivered the long-awaited judgment in the case of Coles v Hetherton [2013] EWCA […]

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Interpretation of combined commercial policy wording

21 August 2012

By Michael Hayes

Ted Baker Plc v AXA Insurance UK Plc [2012] EWHC 1406 (Comm) The claimant clothing retailer discovered that an employee […]

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Mediation shouldn’t be seen as optional

30 April 2012

By Michael Hayes

High Court decision that highlights the importance of mediation PGF II SA v OMFS Co 2012 EWHC 83 (TCC) The […]

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ECJ ruling on legal expenses; Austrian law

12 July 2011

By Michael Hayes

The recent ruling in Stark v DAS Osterreichische Allgemeine Rechtsschutversicerung AG by the ECJ, whilst addressing a question of Austrian […]

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Solicitors liable for failing to advise on ATE

14 May 2010

By Michael Hayes

Adris v Royal Bank of Scotland plc [2010] EWHC 941 (QB) has held that a solicitor is under a duty […]

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Court of Appeal decision on solicitors’ retainers

4 March 2010

By Michael Hayes

The Court of Appeal has overturned the decisions of two lower courts, in ruling that a firm of solicitors was […]

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Has the Enterprise Act Expanded the Duty of Fair Presentation?

13 October 2017

By Michael Hayes

For more than a century after the Marine Insurance Act of 1906, the law relating to insurance contracts was a […]

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Insurance Act 2015: Some Insurers Crying Foul

9 February 2017

By Michael Hayes

When the Insurance Act 2015 came into force in August 2016, it was hailed as the biggest reform of this […]

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Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010

26 April 2010

By Michael Hayes

The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 which received Royal Assent on 25.03.2010 has amended previous legislation governing the […]

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Financial Services Act 2010 – class actions removed

By Michael Hayes

The Financial Services Act 2010 received Royal Assent on 08.04.2010, being amongst the last few pieces of legislation rushed through […]

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Financial Services Bill progress

16 February 2010

By Michael Hayes

The Financial Services Bill is due to receive its second reading in the House of Lords (when all aspects of […]

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Fenchurch Law expands property coverage disputes team

18 February 2020

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has appointed Nicola Bowen […]

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Fenchurch Law expands coverage dispute team with Le Marquer appointment

8 January 2020

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has appointed Aaron Le […]

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Fenchurch Law launches “The Associate Series”

11 October 2019

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law’s new initiative, The Associate Series, is being launched with a view to sharing our knowledge and experience of […]

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Fenchurch Law adds Goodship to Construction Risks team

19 September 2019

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has appointed Rob Goodship […]

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Fenchurch Law expands coverage dispute team with triple hire

8 November 2018

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has made a trio […]

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Fenchurch Law awarded Investor In Customers “Gold” Award for client experience

23 October 2018

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm of policyholder-focused insurance dispute lawyers, have achieved a ‘gold’ award from the independent Investor […]

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Fenchurch Law recognised for claims dispute expertise with tier one ranking in Legal 500

23 October 2017

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has received a tier […]

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Fenchurch Law continues expansion of insurance claims disputes capability with Hunter appointment

19 July 2017

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has further expanded its […]

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Fenchurch Law strengthens professions insurance disputes capabilities with Rosenfield hire

19 May 2017

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has announced the appointment […]

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Fenchurch Law appoints Morris to strengthen financial lines insurance disputes team

3 February 2017

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, announces the appointment of […]

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Fenchurch Law boosts insurance disputes team with three new appointments

13 September 2016

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, announces the expansion of […]

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Fenchurch Law launches combined legal service and costs cover for policyholders with insurance claims disputes

28 July 2016

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has launched Fenchurch Law […]

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Fenchurch Law: Insurance Law Firm of the Year

3 June 2016

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law won the award for Insurance Law Firm of the Year at the 6th Post Magazine Claims Awards held […]

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Fenchurch Law trainee to qualify

2 June 2016

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, one of the UK’s leading firms working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes are delighted […]

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Fenchurch Law boosts professions practice with associate appointment

3 May 2016

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, one of the UK’s leading firms working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has expanded […]

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Fenchurch Law Ltd shortlisted for Insurance Law Firm of the Year Award

12 April 2016

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law Ltd has been shortlisted for the second time for the Insurance Law Firm of the Year in the […]

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Construction and Professional Indemnity expert Amy Lacey joins Fenchurch Law

7 March 2016

By Michael Hayes

Insurance coverage specialists, Fenchurch Law, have announced that Amy Lacey has joined as a partner from Rosling King. Amy will […]

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Fenchurch Law Ltd Move to 40 Lime Street

2 February 2016

By Michael Hayes

Please note that from Monday 1st February 2016 Fenchurch Law Ltd will have a new home in the heart of […]

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Fenchurch Law Grows its Expertise with Insurance Litigation Specialist Hire

15 October 2015

By Michael Hayes

Insurance coverage specialists, Fenchurch Law, have announced that John Curran has joined as a partner. John will concentrate on insurance […]

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Fenchurch Law moves up Legal 500 Rankings

18 September 2015

By Michael Hayes

The new Legal 500 rankings have been published and we are pleased to announce that Fenchurch Law has moved up […]

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Insurance Coverage Partner joins Fenchurch Law

16 July 2015

By Michael Hayes

Insurance coverage specialists, Fenchurch Law, have today announced that Jonathan Corman has joined as a partner. Jonathan has been an […]

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Fenchurch Law promotes Daniel Brooks to Associate Partner

7 May 2015

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the policyholder-focused coverage specialists, have promoted Daniel Brooks to Associate Partner. Daniel joined Fenchurch Law in 2014 and […]

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Fenchurch Law Ltd shortlisted for Insurance Law Firm of the Year Award.

15 April 2015

By Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law Ltd has been shortlisted for the Insurance Law Firm of the Year in the prestigious Claims Awards 2015, […]

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Claims for compensation under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886

7 September 2011

By Michael Hayes

The Riot (Damages) Act 1886 is designed to compensate people and businesses which suffer losses following riots. It also enables […]

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Our comments on film finance schemes for the Financial Times

8 March 2010

By Michael Hayes

Film finance schemes are back in the news for the wrong reasons, with HMRC investigating claims for tax relief by […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: #22 (The Ugly) MacPhail v Allianz Insurance plc [2023] EWHC 1035 (Ch)

24 August 2023

By Chloe Franklin

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: #21 (the Good). Pan Atlantic Insurance Co Ltd v Pine Top Insurance Co Ltd

23 August 2023

By Grace Williams

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know.  An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: #20 (The Good) Brian Leighton (Garages) Limited v Allianz Insurance Plc

17 February 2023

By Grace Williams

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: #19 (The Ugly). Rashid v Direct Savings

12 December 2022

By Toby Nabarro

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: #18 (The Good). Carter v Boehm (1766)

31 October 2022

By Dru Corfield

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #17 (The Ugly). Diab v. Regent Insurance Company

28 March 2022

By Serena Mills

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An opinionated and […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #16 (The Good). Technology Holdings Ltd v IAG New Zealand Ltd [2008]

By Rob Goodship

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An opinionated and […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: #15 (The Good & Bad). West Wake Price & Co v Ching

20 September 2021

By Jonathan Corman & Toby Nabarro

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An opinionated and […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #14 (The Good & Ugly). Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd v FCA and others

14 June 2021

By Rob Goodship

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An opinionated and […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: #13 (The Bad). Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation Trust & v Lakehouse Contracts

17 March 2021

By Amy Lacey

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #12 (The Ugly). Tesco Stores Ltd v Constable & Ors

12 February 2021

By Rob Goodship & Toby Nabarro

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #11 (The Good). R&R Developments v AXA

14 December 2020

By Alex Rosenfield

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #10 (The Bad). Orient-Express Hotels v Generali

29 September 2020

By Fenchurch Law

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An opinionated […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #9 (The Good). UK Acorn Finance Ltd v Markel (UK) Ltd

17 June 2020

By Fenchurch Law

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 Cases Every Policyholder Needs to Know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #8 (The Good). Thornton Springer v NEM Insurance Co Limited

27 February 2020

By Daniel Robin

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 Cases Every Policyholder Needs to Know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #7 (The Good). Woodford and Hillman -v- AIG

9 September 2019

By Michael Hayes

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An opinionated […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #6 (The Bad). Orient-Express Hotels v Generali

1 July 2019

By Michael Hayes

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #5 (The Ugly). AIG v Woodman

20 December 2018

By Michael Hayes

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know.  An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #4 (The Good). The Orjula

9 November 2018

By Amy Lacey

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #3 (The Ugly). Pioneer Concrete

27 February 2018

By Michael Hayes

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #2 (The Ugly). Kosmar Villa Holidays plc

21 July 2017

By Michael Hayes

Welcome to the latest in the series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. An […]

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know. #1 (The Bad). Why Wayne Tank is wrongly decided.

11 April 2017

By Amy Lacey

Welcome to a new series of blogs from Fenchurch Law: 100 cases every policyholder needs to know.  An opinionated and […]

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The End of Days, or Just the Beginning? Current AI use

13 March 2024

Fenchurch Law

It’s seemingly the only thing anyone can talk about. It is hard to go to any conference, panel discussion or […]

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Seven things a good Insurer will never do

5 March 2024

Alex Rosenfield

Give You Up: Are you looking to your existing insurance provider to renew your cover and continue supporting your business […]

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“Just and equitable” under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022 – Triathlon Homes LLP v SVDP, Get Living and EVML [2024]

27 February 2024

Alex Rosenfield

The First Tier Tribunal (“the FTT”) has decided that it was “just and equitable” to make a Remediation Contribution Order […]

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Archer v Ace (or, The Demise Of LEG3?)

23 February 2024

David Pryce

Introduction In the London Market there is, by and large, a common understanding about how LEG3 and the other defects […]

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Covid “Catastrophe” Triggers BI Reinsurance

14 February 2024

Amy Lacey

The first UK court ruling on the reinsurance of Covid-19 losses has confirmed coverage under excess of loss policies taken […]

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Comparing German and English Insurance Law – A Series

13 February 2024

Isabel Becker

Introduction Germany and England have two fundamentally different legal systems – Civil Law, which is based on codified provisions, and […]

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Slowly but surely: policyholders make progress in their fight to recover Covid-19 BI losses from insurers

29 January 2024

Fenchurch Law

Gatwick Investment Ltd & Ors v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE [2024] EWHC 83 (Comm) Introduction Judgment has now been […]

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Fenchurch Law bolsters insurance disputes team in London with new hires

22 January 2024

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law has announced the expansion of its coverage disputes team in London with two new hires; Jessica Chappell and […]

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Various Eateries -v- Allianz – Court of Appeal prevents access to a different outcome

18 January 2024

Anthony McGeough

Background The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in Various Eateries v Allianz, one of the trio of cases […]

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Condonation and Aggregation – Decision by the Court of Appeal in Axis Specialty Europe S.E v Discovery Land [2024] EWCA Civ 7

16 January 2024

Fenchurch Law

This is the first Court of Appeal decision as to the meaning of “condoning” dishonest acts under the SRA Minimum […]

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Too Hot to Handle: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Hot Works Conditions (But Were Afraid to Ask)

11 January 2024

Alex Rosenfield

Introduction Hot Works Conditions are a staple of contractors’ public liability policies. They require certain precautions to be taken before, […]

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Broker Negligence on BI Policy Advice

22 December 2023

Amy Lacey

A recent ruling of the Commercial Court held brokers Heath Crawford Ltd (“HC”) liable to pay a former client £2.3 […]

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Terrorism Law Reform: Compliance and Coverage for Property Owners

5 December 2023

Amy Lacey

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was confirmed by the King’s Speech on 7 November 2023 for the legislative agenda […]

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Rome wasn’t built in a day – first thoughts on the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit

9 November 2023

Dru Corfield

The dust is beginning to settle on the much hyped (albeit nebulously orientated) Bletchley Park Artificial Intelligence Summit. Although it […]

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Promised Land: Estoppel Trends in Policyholder Recoveries

24 October 2023

Fenchurch Law

Recent cases demonstrate how insurers’ claim handling may give rise to estoppel and extend the scope of policy coverage.  Practices […]

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The world’s first LEG3 Court decision, and what it means for the Builders’ Risk market

23 October 2023

David Pryce

Introduction 27 years after the London Engineering Group (“LEG”) introduced its suite of defects exclusions, a Court in the District […]

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Legal Expenses Insurance – A Brief Introduction

12 October 2023

Grace Williams

After the Event Insurance (“ATE”) is an insurance policy available to litigants to cover their disbursements and their liability to […]

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Risk, Regulation and Rewards: Regulatory Developments in Artificial Intelligence

19 September 2023

Dru Corfield

With the Government’s White Paper consultation – “A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation” – having closed at the end of […]

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Bubble Trouble: Aerated Concrete Claims and Coverage

6 September 2023

Amy Lacey

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (“RAAC”) is a lightweight cementitious material pioneered in Sweden and used extensively in walls and floors […]

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Insurance for fees claims: RSA & Ors v Tughans

1 September 2023

Jonathan Corman

Introduction This Court of Appeal decision, in which our firm represented the successful respondents, considered the scope of a professional […]

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Fenchurch Law’s Chiltern 50 Charity Walk

22 August 2023

Michael Hayes

On the 23rd of September 2023, employees of Fenchurch Law will be taking on the challenge of the Chiltern 50. […]

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Developments for Developers: Court of Appeal Guidance on Building Safety Act Claims

11 August 2023

Amy Lacey

In a landmark decision providing guidance on limitation issues and application of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”), the Court […]

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Collisions, Allisions and Prudent Uninsureds – Technip v Medgulf, and insurance for unauthorised settlements

1 August 2023

Fenchurch Law

Technip Saudi Arabia Ltd v Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company [2023] EWHC 1859 (Comm) (21 July 2023) […]

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Cladding PI Notifications – A View from Down Under

13 July 2023

Amy Lacey

A recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia provides guidance on broad professional indemnity insurance notifications for external cladding […]

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Challenging times for Zurich: insurer ordered to pay out on Covid 19 claim

12 July 2023

Fenchurch Law

World Challenge Expeditions Limited v Zurich Insurance Company Limited [2023] EWHC 1696 (Comm) The court has held that, having operated […]

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Reach for the Sky? – judgment handed down on Sky Central

29 June 2023

Rob Goodship

Sky UK Limited & Mace Limited v Riverstone Managing Agency Limited & Others [2023] EWHC 1207 (Comm) Summary The High […]

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Not so peachy – a disappointing Covid-19 decision for policyholders

28 June 2023

Fenchurch Law

Bellini (N/E) Ltd trading as Bellini v Brit UW Limited [2023] EWHC 1545 (Comm) In a month where Covid-19 decisions […]

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AI: The Wizard behind the Data Curtain?

22 June 2023

Dru Corfield

“What is Chat GPT?” is a frequently heard question this year. “What is AI? How does it work?” is occasionally […]

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Covid-19 BI claims update: policyholder-friendly judgment in At The Premises litigation

20 June 2023

Joanna Grant

London International Exhibition Centre Plc -v- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc and others [2023] EWHC 1481 (Comm) In the […]

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Worth a Try? – judgment handed down on Rugby Football Union appeal

24 April 2023

Rob Goodship

FM Conway Limited v The Rugby Football Union, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance PLC, Clark Smith Partnership Limited The Court […]

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“Condoning dishonesty”: Discovery Land Co LLC & Ors v Axis Specialty Europe SE

4 April 2023

Jonathan Corman

Those dealing with Solicitors’ professional indemnity claims will know that the SRA Minimum Terms are intended to provide very wide […]

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Still on the starting block? Implications of blockchain for the Insurance Industry

29 March 2023

Dru Corfield

Blockchain is a digital ledger technology that allows for secure and transparent record-keeping of transactions without the need for a […]

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Covid BI claim jurisdiction overturned on appeal

13 March 2023

Amy Lacey

In Al Mana Lifestyle Trading LLC & others v United Fidelity Insurance Co PSC & others [2023] EWCA Civ 61, […]

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Building a safer future: the courts’ approach to fire safety cases

7 February 2023

Fenchurch Law

The Grenfell tragedy in 2017 has prompted safety investigations in myriad buildings across the UK, with owners and occupiers questioning […]

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(New Home) Buyer Beware

6 January 2023

Amy Lacey

Recent case law highlights the importance of adequate insurance cover for buyers of new homes, to remediate any latent defects […]

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Fenchurch Law bolsters insurance disputes team in London with three new hires

15 December 2022

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has announced the expansion […]

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The Financial Ombudsman Service: 10 Things That Every Policyholder Needs to Know

18 November 2022

Phil Taylor

Do you have a policy coverage dispute with your Insurer? Are you a Consumer or Small Business? Is your dispute […]

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Court hands down judgment in much anticipated Covid-19 BI cases: the takeaways for policyholders

18 October 2022

Fenchurch Law

Fenchurch Law represents Stonegate Pub Company Limited in its claim for Covid-19 business interruption losses against its three insurers: Ms […]

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Grasping the Nettle on International Risks

14 September 2022

Amy Lacey

Recent decisions of the English courts show enthusiasm for boldly tackling the largest and most complex cases, including those involving […]

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Fenchurch Law boosts insurance disputes team with double hire

18 August 2022

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has announced the expansion […]

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Co-Insurance, it’s a bit of a scrum

1 July 2022

Rob Goodship

The Rugby Football Union v Clark Smith Partnership Limited & FM Conway Limited [2022] EWHC 956 (TCC) This recent High […]

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Reinstatement 101 – (rein)stating the obvious?

26 April 2022

Alex Rosenfield

Reinstatement can be a difficult issue for a policyholder to navigate in the wake of a loss. The answers to […]

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Better late than never: the first reported case on damages for late payment

5 April 2022

Anthony McGeough

Quadra Commodities S.A v XL Insurance Co SE and Others Ever since the Enterprise Act 2016 ushered in the ability […]

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Recent developments in the W&I sector: Q&A with Howden M&A’s Head of Claims, Anna Robinson

28 March 2022

Joanna Grant

Hot on the heels of the release by Howden of its annual M&A Insurance Claims Report we caught up with […]

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Even a Solicitors’ PI policy has its limits – Doorway Capital Limited v AIG

8 March 2022

Alex Rosenfield

In this recent decision, the High Court considered whether a liability incurred by a solicitor under a factoring agreement was […]

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Covid-19 BI Update: Access Granted to Corbin & King and Deduction of Furlough from Claims

1 March 2022

Fenchurch Law

“… the decision of the Supreme Court has moved the goalposts and the argument which has emerged is materially different.” […]

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Original cause? It’s all the same: Spire Healthcare Ltd v RSA

21 February 2022

Anthony McGeough

Background Spire Healthcare Limited (“Spire”) operated two private hospitals at which Mr Paterson, a consultant breast surgeon employed by the […]

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Fenchurch Law launches new Reinsurance and International Risks practice

1 February 2022

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK legal firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on insurance coverage disputes, has launched a […]

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Short and sweet: insurers liable for bank’s cocoa product losses

7 January 2022

Joanna Grant

ABN Amro Bank N.V. -v- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc and others [2021] EWCA Civ 1789 The Court of […]

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No Time To Be Without Cover

15 December 2021

Alex Rosenfield

This short article considers a handful of the possible insurance claims that arise in the latest James Bond outing, No […]

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Guilty as charged? Berkshire Assets (West London) Ltd v AXA Insurance UK PLC

3 December 2021

Fenchurch Law

In one of the first cases to be decided under the Insurance Act 2015 (“the Act”), the High Court was […]

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Ristorante Limited t/a Bar Massimo v Zurich¬ [2021]: – Food for thought about the questions in insurance applications

18 October 2021

Alex Rosenfield

This recent High Court decision considers the proper construction of questions put to an insured in insurance applications, and the […]

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(De)sign of the Times: Blurred Lines on Build Performance Liabilities

13 September 2021

Amy Lacey

Design requirements are at the heart of any construction contract, and the precise formulation of applicable standards is crucial to […]

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Covid-19 BI Update: Denial of Access – Access Granted?

Fenchurch Law

“I doubt whether the Divisional Court could or would have taken the approach it did, had it had the benefit [...]

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Latest aggregation decision

9 August 2021

Jonathan Corman

In what will be a relief both to the victims of dishonest solicitor Linda Box (pictured, and christened by the […]

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If your name’s not down…: no policy cover where developer incorrectly named

21 July 2021

Joanna Grant

Sehayek and another v Amtrust Europe Ltd [2021] EWHC 495 (TCC) (5 March 2021) A failure to correctly name the […]

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Covid-19 BI Update: The Curious Case of the Missing Declarations, and litigation round up.

24 June 2021

Fenchurch Law

It is now over five months since the Supreme Court handed down its largely policyholder-friendly judgment in the FCA Test […]

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Fenchurch Law joins City law firms in commitment to levelling up on social mobility in the profession

16 June 2021

Michael Hayes

A group of trailblazing City law firms including Fenchurch Law Ltd have published a pioneering action plan to boost social […]

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Weathering the Hard Market: is your CAR Policy Watertight?

Amy Lacey

The increasing prevalence of water damage losses on construction projects, combined with hard market conditions, has led to a rise […]

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All round protection for brokers: how protecting the underwriter can protect your client and protect you!

25 May 2021

Joanna Grant

ABN Amro Bank N.V. -v- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc and others [2021] EWHC 442 (Comm) (‘ABN Amro’) Our […]

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Fenchurch Law awarded “Gold” for client care experience

19 May 2021

Michael Hayes

We’re delighted to announce that Fenchurch Law has achieved a ‘gold’ award from the independent Investor in Customers (IIC) assessment […]

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‘Deliberate acts’ exclusion disapplied: Supreme Court decision on Public Liability

10 May 2021

Amy Lacey

The Supreme Court has rejected attempts by an insurer to rely upon an exclusion clause under a public liability policy, […]

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You have to be pulling my LEG(3)

24 September 2020

Fenchurch Law

An unwelcome consequence of the London Market’s preference for including arbitration clauses in most types of commercial insurance policies, is […]

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Fenchurch Law launches Fenchurch Advocacy Services

1 September 2020

Phil Taylor

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm of solicitors focused exclusively on representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, is delighted to […]

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Fenchurch Law opens new office in Leeds

Daniel Robin

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm of solicitors specialising exclusively in representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, is delighted to […]

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Government to fund replacement of non-ACM cladding systems on residential buildings

21 August 2020

Alex Rosenfield

On 11 March, the government announced that it would provide up to £1 billion in 2020/21 to fund the removal […]

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Covid-19 Business Interruption Update: Is another storm brewing?

3 August 2020

Fenchurch Law

With the FCA Test Case concluding last week, and judgment not expected until mid-September at the earliest, this blog looks […]

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COVID-19 Business Interruption Update: Further details of FCA Test Case

1 June 2020

Fenchurch Law

The FCA has now published details of its proposed test case in which it seeks to determine a number of […]

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COVID-19 Business Interruption Update: FCA Invites Policyholder Submissions

15 May 2020

Aaron Le Marquer

Further to its announcement on 1 May that it intended to seek a declaratory court ruling on common coverage issues […]

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FCA Takes the Lead – Fenchurch Law Covid-19 Business Interruption Briefing Note

4 May 2020

Fenchurch Law

Since the designation of COVID-19 as a notifiable disease in England on 5 March, and the subsequent ratcheting of measures […]

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Coronavirus – Am I Covered? A Routemap to Recovery for Policyholders, Part 2

17 March 2020

Fenchurch Law

Part 1 of this review examined the availability – or otherwise – of cover for losses under Business Interruption and […]

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Reinstatement re-stated

11 March 2020

Jonathan Corman

In its recent judgment in Endurance Corporate Capital v Sartex (05/03/20), the Court of Appeal confirmed that, absent any contractual provision to […]

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Coronavirus – Am I Covered? A Routemap to Recovery for Policyholders, Part 1

6 March 2020

Fenchurch Law

As the spread of COVID-19 gathers pace, there is increasing concern over not just the potential public health impact, but […]

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Ciara, Dennis and Ellen – an ABC (and CDE) of BI Claims

20 February 2020

Fenchurch Law

As storms Ciara, Dennis and now Ellen batter extended parts of the UK, with some areas suffering the worst floods […]

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Fenchurch Law expands property coverage disputes team

18 February 2020

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has appointed Nicola Bowen […]

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Fenchurch Law celebrates a hat-trick!

5 February 2020

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes has received its third […]

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Fenchurch Law expands coverage dispute team with Le Marquer appointment

8 January 2020

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has appointed Aaron Le […]

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Unoccupied Buildings conditions – a trap for the unwary

7 January 2020

Alex Rosenfield

Properties become unoccupied in a number of different scenarios. In a residential context, this might be because the home is […]

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Appeal Courts Triumph for Structural Defects Policyholders: Manchikalapati v Zurich

19 December 2019

Amy Lacey

Leaseholders of flats in a development in Manchester have secured a major victory against Zurich Insurance under a standard form […]

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Consumer Insurance – A reminder of your rights and why you should not “avoid” fighting back

27 November 2019

Daniel Robin

Consumer insurance accounts for a large percentage of insurance purchased in the United Kingdom. It is therefore unsurprising that many […]

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Government to fund replacement of Grenfell-style cladding

11 November 2019

Alex Rosenfield

Almost 2 years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the government has stepped in to speed up the removal and replacement […]

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Fenchurch Law launches “The Associate Series”

11 October 2019

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law’s new initiative, The Associate Series, is being launched with a view to sharing our knowledge and experience of […]

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Fenchurch Law adds Goodship to Construction Risks team

19 September 2019

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has appointed Rob Goodship […]

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Court of Appeal plunges into notification issues

17 May 2019

Jonathan Corman

In a Judgment handed down yesterday, the Court of Appeal considered for the first time in over ten years issues […]

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Young v Royal and Sun Alliance PLC

Alex Rosenfield

The Court of Session found that an insurer had not waived disclosure under the Insurance Act 2015 (“the Act”). The […]

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Zagora Management Limited & Others – v – Zurich Insurance PLC and others

11 March 2019

Michael Hayes

In this recent decision, the Technology and Construction Court allowed claims brought by the leaseholders under “Standard 10 Year New […]

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How to Annoy Judges

7 March 2019

Jonathan Corman

There wasn’t much law in the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Friends Life v Miley [2019] EWCA Civ 261, other than […]

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PII: What happened in 2018?

21 February 2019

Michael Hayes

A number of interesting cases relating to professional indemnity insurance passed through the courts in 2018, and this article looks […]

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Pallister Limited v (1) Fate Limited (in liquidation) (2) The National Insurance and Guarantee Corporation Limited (3) UK Insurance Limited

12 February 2019

Michael Hayes

In this recent decision in the Queen’s Bench Division, the court examined the meaning of “property belonging to” in the […]

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Building a Safer Future: Regulatory Reform on Combustible Cladding

20 January 2019

Amy Lacey

Following publication of the Hackitt Report in May 2018, the government has been under increasing pressure to implement effective reform […]

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Damages for late payment of insurance claims: some practical aspects

10 December 2018

Michael Hayes

The effects of an insured loss on an insured’s business can be financially devastating. It is in those times of […]

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Fenchurch Law expands coverage dispute team with triple hire

8 November 2018

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has made a trio […]

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Fenchurch Law awarded Investor In Customers “Gold” Award for client experience

23 October 2018

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm of policyholder-focused insurance dispute lawyers, have achieved a ‘gold’ award from the independent Investor […]

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Important decision for anyone involved in coverage disputes or Brokers’ E&O claims

5 October 2018

Michael Hayes

Dalamd Ltd v Butterworth Spengler Commercial Ltd [2018] EWHC 2558 (Comm) Judgement by Mr Justice Butcher was handed down on […]

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Wheeldon Brothers Waste Limited v Millennium Insurance Company Limited

23 May 2018

Michael Hayes

In this recent pro-policyholder decision, the Court examined the construction of Conditions Precedent and Warranties. Here, the insurer attempted, rather […]

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Insurance Cover for Combustible Cladding

22 May 2018

Michael Hayes

Insurance Cover for Combustible Cladding Dame Judith Hackitt’s Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety recommends radical integrated change to […]

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Contractors Beware: Defects Liability and Project Insurance Coverage

26 April 2018

Amy Lacey

Energy firm SSE Generation has been awarded in excess of £100m damages on appeal over a tunnel collapse nearly ten […]

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Avoid getting out of your depth with notifications – the Court considers the scope of notification in Euro Pools plc v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc

22 February 2018

Michael Hayes

In Euro Pools Plc v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc[1] the Court considered (amongst other things) the scope of […]

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Business Interruption Claims – Improving Outcomes for Policyholders

22 January 2018

Michael Hayes

Insurers are set to pay out a record $135 billion to cover losses from natural catastrophes in 2017, driven by […]

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Bluebon Ltd (in liquidation) – v – (1) Ageas (UK) Ltd (2) Aviva Insurance Ltd (3) Towergate Underwriting Group Ltd (2017)

Michael Hayes

What was the proper construction of an electrical installation inspection warranty? Bluebon Limited (‘Bluebon’) brought proceedings against their insurers, Ageas […]

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Fenchurch Law recognised for claims dispute expertise with tier one ranking in Legal 500

23 October 2017

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has received a tier […]

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Has the Enterprise Act Expanded the Duty of Fair Presentation?

13 October 2017

Michael Hayes

For more than a century after the Marine Insurance Act of 1906, the law relating to insurance contracts was a […]

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Make your position plain: the duty on insurers to speak out

24 August 2017

Michael Hayes

In a judgment that will be welcomed by policyholders, the Court of Appeal has held that insurers have a duty […]

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BAE Systems Pension Funds – v – RSA

22 August 2017

Michael Hayes

Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 An analysis of the first judgment on the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) […]

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Not Too Slender a Thread – Supreme Court decision in MT Højgaard v E.ON

10 August 2017

Amy Lacey

The Supreme Court has upheld an appeal concerning liability to comply with fitness for purpose obligations in a design and […]

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Fenchurch Law continues expansion of insurance claims disputes capability with Hunter appointment

19 July 2017

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has further expanded its […]

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Fenchurch Law receives “Gold” Award for client care experience

14 July 2017

Michael Hayes

We’re delighted to announce that Fenchurch Law has received Investor in Customers’ Gold assessment award, recognising our commitment to client […]

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Dalecroft Properties Limited – v – Underwriters

27 June 2017

Michael Hayes

Dalecroft Properties Limited – v – Underwriters subscribing to Certificate Number 755/BA004/2008/OIS/00000282/2008/005 [2017] EWHC 1263 (Comm) This recent decision by […]

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Peel Port Shareholding Finance Company Ltd – v – Dornoch Ltd

19 June 2017

Michael Hayes

Can a Claimant obtain an order for pre-action disclosure against a solvent insured? The Claimant, Peel Port Shareholder Finance Company […]

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When is an individual a consumer for insurance purposes?

23 May 2017

Michael Hayes

The law distinguishes between businesses and consumers in many areas, with the consumer benefiting from a more favourable regime as […]

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Leeds Beckett University – v – Travelers Insurance Co Ltd

19 May 2017

Michael Hayes

A recent decision by the Technology and Construction Court has considered causation issues in the context of a property insurance […]

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Fenchurch Law strengthens professions insurance disputes capabilities with Rosenfield hire

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has announced the appointment […]

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Fenchurch Law receives third consecutive nomination for insurance law firm of the year

10 April 2017

Michael Hayes

Following our success at last year’s Post Magazine Claims Awards, we are proud to have been nominated again in 2017 […]

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Insurance Act 2015: Some Insurers Crying Foul

9 February 2017

Michael Hayes

When the Insurance Act 2015 came into force in August 2016, it was hailed as the biggest reform of this […]

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Fenchurch Law appoints Morris to strengthen financial lines insurance disputes team

3 February 2017

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, announces the appointment of […]

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No on-going obligation to assess if a claim is likely: Zurich -v- Maccaferri

16 January 2017

Jonathan Corman

In a (predictably?) pro-policyholder decision, the Court of Appeal (Black and Christopher Clark LJJ) yesterday dismissed Insurers’ appeal. Instead it […]

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Exclusion clauses clarified

1 November 2016

Michael Hayes

In the recent decision of Impact Funding v. AIG the Supreme Court gave important guidance on the construction of exclusion […]

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Fenchurch Law boosts insurance disputes team with three new appointments

13 September 2016

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, announces the expansion of […]

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Fenchurch Law launches combined legal service and costs cover for policyholders with insurance claims disputes

28 July 2016

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has launched Fenchurch Law […]

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Fenchurch Law: Insurance Law Firm of the Year

3 June 2016

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law won the award for Insurance Law Firm of the Year at the 6th Post Magazine Claims Awards held […]

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Fenchurch Law trainee to qualify

2 June 2016

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, one of the UK’s leading firms working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes are delighted […]

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Fenchurch Law boosts professions practice with associate appointment

3 May 2016

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, one of the UK’s leading firms working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has expanded […]

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Fenchurch Law Ltd shortlisted for Insurance Law Firm of the Year Award

12 April 2016

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law Ltd has been shortlisted for the second time for the Insurance Law Firm of the Year in the […]

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Construction and Professional Indemnity expert Amy Lacey joins Fenchurch Law

7 March 2016

Michael Hayes

Insurance coverage specialists, Fenchurch Law, have announced that Amy Lacey has joined as a partner from Rosling King. Amy will […]

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Fenchurch Law Ltd Move to 40 Lime Street

2 February 2016

Michael Hayes

Please note that from Monday 1st February 2016 Fenchurch Law Ltd will have a new home in the heart of […]

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Fenchurch Law Grows its Expertise with Insurance Litigation Specialist Hire

15 October 2015

Michael Hayes

Insurance coverage specialists, Fenchurch Law, have announced that John Curran has joined as a partner. John will concentrate on insurance […]

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Fenchurch Law moves up Legal 500 Rankings

18 September 2015

Michael Hayes

The new Legal 500 rankings have been published and we are pleased to announce that Fenchurch Law has moved up […]

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Insurance Coverage Partner joins Fenchurch Law

16 July 2015

Michael Hayes

Insurance coverage specialists, Fenchurch Law, have today announced that Jonathan Corman has joined as a partner. Jonathan has been an […]

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Fenchurch Law promotes Daniel Brooks to Associate Partner

7 May 2015

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law, the policyholder-focused coverage specialists, have promoted Daniel Brooks to Associate Partner. Daniel joined Fenchurch Law in 2014 and […]

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Fenchurch Law Ltd shortlisted for Insurance Law Firm of the Year Award.

15 April 2015

Michael Hayes

Fenchurch Law Ltd has been shortlisted for the Insurance Law Firm of the Year in the prestigious Claims Awards 2015, […]

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Claims for compensation under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886

7 September 2011

Michael Hayes

The Riot (Damages) Act 1886 is designed to compensate people and businesses which suffer losses following riots. It also enables […]

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10 things you need to know about the law

27 May 2010

Michael Hayes

1. If you have a small claim against a financial services professional: Financial Ombudsman Service: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk Part XVI of the […]

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Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010

26 April 2010

Michael Hayes

The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 which received Royal Assent on 25.03.2010 has amended previous legislation governing the […]

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Financial Services Act 2010 – class actions removed

Michael Hayes

The Financial Services Act 2010 received Royal Assent on 08.04.2010, being amongst the last few pieces of legislation rushed through […]

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Quinn Insurance enters administration

31 March 2010

Michael Hayes

Irish insurer Quinn Insurance, which has a substantial London Market presence, has gone into administration, leaving their policyholders in a […]

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Our comments on film finance schemes for the Financial Times

8 March 2010

Michael Hayes

Film finance schemes are back in the news for the wrong reasons, with HMRC investigating claims for tax relief by […]

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Our thoughts on the Jackson review

24 February 2010

Michael Hayes

Lord Justice Jackson’s review of litigation costs has two interrelated, but distinct strands. Firstly, he makes recommendations which are aimed […]

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Financial Services Bill progress

16 February 2010

Michael Hayes

The Financial Services Bill is due to receive its second reading in the House of Lords (when all aspects of […]

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Fenchurch Law twitter feed

8 February 2010

Michael Hayes

The Fenchurch Law twitter feed is now live!  From now on, we’ll be tweeting daily, helping to keep you up […]

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