Professional Risks

“I was attracted to Fenchurch by the size, purpose and direction of the firm. Despite being a fairly young firm, Fenchurch has quickly established a very strong reputation within the legal insurance market for first-rate protection of policyholders’ interests. Fenchurch Law’s core values – which emphasise forward-looking personal responsibility – also drew me to the firm, as the entrepreneurial culture is one in which Fenchurch lawyers are able to think outside the box to get the best possible results for their clients.”

Dru is an Associate Solicitor specialising in coverage disputes.

Prior to Fenchurch Law, Dru trained at Elborne Mitchell LLP, a busy litigation practice in the heart of the London insurance market. He completed seats in Employment, Insurance and Reinsurance, Regulatory and Transactions. Dru graduated from McGill University, Montreal, Canada with a degree in History and Political Science before achieving a distinction in his LPC at BPP, Holborn.

“I was attracted to Fenchurch Law by the opportunity to act for policyholders – who traditionally have not had access to specialist coverage lawyers as compared with the huge choice available to  insurers. I enjoy the intellectual challenge, the problem-solving and the need for precise thought and precise language to secure the best possible client outcome.”

Fenchurch Law partner, Jonathan Corman, leads our Financial & Professional Risks practice area.  He acts exclusively for policyholders pursuing claims for indemnity against their insurers or defending uninsured claims made against them.

Jonathan has been an insurance specialist for almost 30 years, concentrating primarily on professional indemnity, as well as D&O, Financial Institutions and construction.

He has litigated at all levels of the court system, is familiar with the arbitration process and a strong believer in mediation whenever it is appropriate.

Jonathan acted for the successful policyholder in the recent Court of Appeal case of RSA v Tughans, which concerned indemnity for a claim relating to the policyholder’s own professional fees.

Legal 500 has described Jonathan as “at the foremost of his field, and a pragmatic and realistic lawyer who quickly identifies the issues and ways to address them … He is razor sharp and pulls no punches in achieving the best outcome for policyholders”.

Jonathan is a member of the British Insurance Law Association and the Society of Construction Lawyers.

“Fenchurch Law impressed me from the outset; not only for their commitment to assisting policyholders in challenging coverage disputes but also for their progressive and unique values. For me, this set Fenchurch Law apart from other law firms.“

Catrin Wyn Williams is an Associate Solicitor specialising in coverage disputes.

Catrin began her career as a trainee at BLM completing seats in Property Damage, Professional Indemnity and a secondment with Hiscox Insurance. Her background in acting for insurers gives her an insight into how insurers deal with claims.

Catrin studied at Queen’s University Belfast, gaining experience at Allen & Overy’s office in Belfast along the way, and at the University of Law in Manchester. Catrin completed her secondary education in Welsh – her first language – and trained as a mezzo-soprano.