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23 August 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Fenchurch Law—Catrin Wyn Williams & Chloe Vine

Law firm welcomes associate and trainee to insurance disputes team
Fenchurch Law has recently announced the expansion of its team with two new appointments to its Leeds office; Catrin Wyn Williams and Chloe Vine.
 
Catrin Wyn Williams (pictured, right) joins as an Associate Solicitor, bringing with her experience of representing insurers in a variety of areas including Property Damage and Professional Indemnity. Catrin was previously a solicitor at BLM, and experience of working in house at Hiscox
 

Chloe Vine (pictured, left) joins as a Trainee Solicitor from a nationwide insurance broker, where she was the Group Claims Technical Manager. Chloe has experience handling all aspects of insurance claims, including taking the lead in relation to coverage disputes. 

Speaking of her appointment, Catrin Wyn Williams said: 'Fenchurch Law impressed me from the outset; not only for their commitment to assisting policyholders in challenging coverage disputes, but also for their progressive and unique values. For me, this set Fenchurch Law apart from other law firms.'
 

Commenting on her new role, Chloe Vine said: 'I was attracted to Fenchurch Law for their policyholder-focused approach. Having worked for insurance brokers’ previously, this company mission really resonated with my own ambition to better equip policyholders in disputes with insurers.'

Daniel Robin, Senior Associate and Head of Leeds Office added: 'Catrin and Chloe come from different professional backgrounds, but both bring with them an excellent combination of insurance and legal knowledge that will be invaluable in our mission to level the playing field for policyholders.'

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