Fenchurch Law, a UK-based firm working exclusively for insurance policyholders and brokers, has expanded its coverage disputes team in London with two new hires: Jessica Chappell who joins as a Senior Associate, and Isabel Becker who joins Fenchurch Law’s Reinsurance & International Risks team.
Chappell joins the firm as a Senior Associate, bringing over eight years of experience working across complex and high-value commercial litigation matters, including contractual and shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims, coverage disputes and claims against directors by liquidators.
In her most recent role, she served as a Senior Associate at Davis Woolfe, having previously held positions at Calibrate Law (Associate Solicitor) and Partner Law (Associate/Trainee Solicitor).
At the same time, Becker, who joins Fenchurch Law’s Reinsurance & International Risks team as a Foreign Qualified Lawyer, has previously trained at Bach Langheid Dallmayr, a German law firm that specialises in international insurance and liability.
Representing insurers, Becker has previously worked on a number of claims related to COVID-19 business interruption and private health insurance.
Managing Partner, David Pryce, commented: “Jessica and Isabel both bring with them excellent legal and insurance knowledge with combined experience within the UK and international markets. Both will be invaluable in helping Fenchurch Law achieve its mission of levelling the playing field for policyholders.”
Chappell, said: “First and foremost I was attracted to Fenchurch Law due to its excellent reputation within the legal insurance market and the team of experts I would have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from. But I was equally impressed by the business’ commitment to ensuring that when a dispute arises, the policyholder has the same advantage as the insurer, in an industry where traditionally this has not been the case. This purpose together with its forward thinking and unique values, drew me to Fenchurch from the start.”
Becker, added: “I was drawn to Fenchurch Law by its excellent market reputation, as well as its inclusive and ambitious culture. I’m very excited to be working in an environment where I’ll have the opportunity to play an important role in helping the business achieve its growth objectives, whilst providing first-class legal support for policyholders.”
