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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]