There’s been a flurry of activity within insurance law firm circles, and here Insurance Business gives you the lowdown on what’s been happening in recent days.
Fenchurch Law
Insurance disputes firm Fenchurch Law has been tapped by Nottingham-based insurance broker Russell Scanlan to provide legal counsel in the event that valid claims by policyholders are turned down by insurers.
“There will always be a small percentage of cases where despite our best efforts; a legal course of action may be required,” noted Russell Scanlan managing director Bryan Banbury. “This is where Fenchurch Law can help.
“As part of the package, clients will receive unlimited legal advice about their rights and obligations and cover for the cost of pursuing a claim against the insurer including counsels’ fees, experts’ and court fees, as well as cover against the risk of having to pay insurer’s costs.”
According to Fenchurch Law managing partner David Pryce, the added protection with access to high-quality legal representation is offered at a fraction of the costs that would normally be involved.
Clyde & Co
Melanie Mooney (pictured) has joined the global insurance practice of Clyde & Co as a partner. Aimed at boosting the law firm’s offering to clients in credit hire defence, Mooney’s appointment sees her come onboard the defendant motor team in Manchester.
“As the largest insurance law firm in the world, Clyde & Co represents a fantastic platform to take the work I do with motor insurers around credit hire to a whole new level,” commented the former Keoghs credit hire strategy director.
“The credit hire market is undergoing significant change with the advent of one-stop-shops for such claims, and I feel the team at Clyde & Co is well-placed to help insurers respond to the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
Meanwhile partner Mark Hemsted cited Mooney’s “exceptional” track record and reputation in credit hire over the last two decades. “Through Melanie’s expertise, we will be able to offer an even more complete service to motor insurers,” he said.
DAC Beachcroft
Catastrophic injury claims specialist Kate Oldroyd is now part of the claims solutions group at DAC Beachcroft and is the second partner to be recruited to the unit so far this year.
Commenting on Oldroyd’s arrival, claims solutions chief executive Craig Dickson stated: “Kate brings experience and know-how that will further strengthen our already best-in-class national team of complex and catastrophic injury lawyers.
“We continue to focus on growing our business for the benefit of our insurer and commercial clients and are committed to delivering them the quality advice and bespoke solutions they need.”
Oldroyd, previously a partner at DWF, described DAC Beachcroft’s catastrophic injury roster as having an outstanding reputation among insurers, adding that she is delighted to be supporting the team’s ambitious plans for the future.
