Fenchurch Law is ‘as good as it gets’ – a boutique policyholder insurance firm, it prioritises collaborative work with insurers – supported by a number of the team members who have experience working insurer-side, including Michael Robin who joined the team in December 2022 from DWF. David Pryce leads the team – a ’razor sharp’ legal mind and ‘leader in the market’, he is the founder and managing partner of the firm, with notable expertise in construction cases, including those with an international element. Rob Goodship is ’one to watch’, with particular expertise advising on the Building Safety Act 2022; ‘brilliant litigator’ Joanna Grant has significant strengthin Covid-19 claims, with expertise on high-profile business interruption claims. Amy Lacey is experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution; Jonathan Corman is ’at the foremost of his field’, leading the firm’s financial and professional risks practice.

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Testimonials

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‘Fenchurch is an astonishingly strong team. Each member is exceptional, from the senior partners all the way to the new starters. They are excellent lawyers, they really know their insurance law, and they fight hard for their clients. They are the Go-To firm for big policyholder disputes. As good as it gets.’
‘David Pryce is a leader in the market, knows everything there is to know about insurance law and an adept commercially minded savvy litigator.
'Joanna Grant is a brilliant litigator. Tenacious, brilliant with the detail but never losing sight of the commercial objective. You would always want her on your team.'
'Rob Goodship is smart and thoughtful. Excellent on the law. Always looking for an effective strategy. One to watch.'
'Anthony McGeough is hard working, unflappable, clever, thorough. What more could you want?'
'Alexander Rosenfield is amazing on the detail. Completely on top of all aspects of the case. An excellent lawyer.’
‘Jonathan Corman is at the foremost of his field and a pragmatic and realistic lawyer who quickly identifies the issues and ways to address them.’
‘David Pryce has a razor sharp legal and insurance law mind and cuts to the heart of matters to get the best outcome for policyholders. Jonathan Corman is also razor sharp and pulls no punches in achieving the best outcome for policyholders.’

Key clients

Stonegate Pub Company Limited
Hollywood Bowl Group Plc
Ground Rent Estates 5 Ltd (GRE5)
World Challenge Expeditions Limited
International Entertainment Holdings Limited
University of Exeter
Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd
Tughans Solicitors

Work highlights

Representing Stonegate Pub Company in the leading Covid-19 business interruption aggregation litigation. (Stonegate v MS Amlin, Zurich & Liberty, Commercial Court Case CL-2021-000161).
Representing Tughans Solicitors, a leading firm in Northern Ireland, in relation to a professionally indemnity coverage dispute with its insurers.
Representing Sir Robert McAlpine, a leading UK construction and civil engineering company, in relation to a complex CAR Insurance dispute, principally concerning aggregation issues arsing from damage to pre-fabricated bathroom pods.