When your insurer has an army of specialists, so should you.
The only global law firm built exclusively for policyholders. No insurers. No conflicts. No divided loyalties. Just world-class advocacy focused on protecting our clients’ interests and maximizing their insurance recoveries.
Asia-Pacific, Europe, USA
SDV Fenchurch is a global law firm dedicated exclusively to representing policyholders and the brokers who advise them. Bringing together leading insurance recovery practices across North America, Europe and Asia, we provide clients with seamless access to world-class insurance coverage counsel wherever they do business. United by a single mission and decades of policyholder advocacy, we help clients maximize coverage, navigate complex claims, and achieve successful outcomes.
Insurance Dispute Resolution
We represent policyholders exclusively, providing strategic advice throughout the claims process. From early coverage analysis and negotiation to mediation, arbitration and litigation, we help businesses challenge denied, delayed or underpaid claims and pursue the insurance recovery to which they are entitled.
Policy Review & Advisory
We help policyholders, brokers, executives and boards strengthen insurance programs before a claim arises. Through policy reviews, coverage analysis and strategic advice, we identify gaps, assess policy language and provide practical recommendations designed to improve protection, reduce uninsured exposures and prevent future disputes.
Risk Transfer
We review insurance policies alongside contracts and subcontracts to help clients allocate risk effectively. Our advice covers indemnities, insurance requirements, additional insured provisions and policy language, helping to identify gaps, reduce uninsured exposures and ensure coverage supports contractual and commercial objectives.
Broker Support
We work alongside insurance brokers throughout the placement, renewal and claims process, providing practical legal guidance on policy language, coverage issues and insurer positions. We also deliver tailored training and insight on emerging developments, helping brokers strengthen client relationships, enhance program delivery and reduce risk.
Global Coverage
We help policyholders navigate multinational insurance programs, cross-border claims and international coverage disputes. Our lawyers coordinate advice across jurisdictions, insurance markets and legal systems, providing practical strategies that protect global operations, address complex local requirements and maximize insurance recovery.
Sectors We Serve
Recent Insights
Actual Controversy Without Actual Exhaustion: California Supreme Court Allows Declaratory Relief and Bad Faith Claims Against Excess Insurers
Jeffrey J. Vita Featured as American College of Coverage Counsel “Article of the Month”
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Coverage for Water Damage Arising from Alleged Construction Defects
Our entire firm exists for one purpose: helping policyholders secure the full benefit of the coverage they paid for when it matters most.
