David Pryce
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
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About
Provided by David Pryce
Career
Senior Partner, David, is one of a handful of lawyers recommended by both Chambers and the Legal 500 for representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes.
As well as being responsible for running the firm, David also leads the Reinsurance and International Risks practice. David specialises in representing policyholders in relation to claims under Construction All Risks, Design & Build Professional Indemnity, Latent Defects and Third Party Liability policies. He regularly deals with disputes involving “damage vs defect” issues, “design vs workmanship” issues, and the proper interpretation of ‘DE’ and ‘LEG’ defects exclusions.
He also advises policyholders and brokers with regard to cyber insurance wordings and disputes, including identifying gaps and overlaps between cyber and non-cyber insurance programmes and advising in relation to ‘silent cyber’ issues. David represented the policyholder in one of the first major ‘silent cyber’ insurance claims in the London market.
Chambers Review
UK
David Pryce is founder and senior partner of Fenchurch Law. He specialises in policyholder representation and handles a variety of claims ranging from business interruption to professional indemnity. He is particularly adept at advising clients on major construction risk and property damage claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David strategically approaches discussions to find the best solution for the policyholder."
"David does not take prisoners; he is highly regarded, is knowledgeable and knows where he is going in cases."
"David strategically approaches discussions to find the best solution for the policyholder."
"David does not take prisoners; he is highly regarded, is knowledgeable and knows where he is going in cases."