Chris Ives

Background

About Chris Ives

I am a partner at Fenchurch Law, specialising in advising corporate policyholders in relation to complex claims against insurers. I have significant experience of advising insureds, in particular in relation to W&I, professional liability, property damage and D&O claims in arbitrations and Court proceedings.Much of my practice is based upon advising insured parties in relation to coverage disputes, including construction projects and M&A disputes claims. I have dealt with a number of significant business interruption claims, data breaches and advised several landlords in relation to claims on loss of rent policies for Covid related arrears. At Eversheds, I worked in the Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team, and acted on behalf of policyholders, insurers and intermediaries. I also advised on a wide range of regulatory and non-contentious insurance issues.Chris has also acted for insurance brokers in relation to E&O claims and has also advised a wide range of clients on other financial services disputes, including advising a Middle East based bank in respect of a fraudulent trading claim in Abu Dhabi.