Rob Goodship
Rob Goodship is a Partner in the Construction and Property Risks practice group and has over 15 years of experience in resolving complex and high-value claims for corporate policyholder clients.
Recent highlights include:
1. Advising numerous contractors in respect of co-insurance issues arising from CAR project policies, including the implications arising from the Court of Appeal’s decision in RFU v Conway;
2. Advising various contractors in relation to coverage issues arising from block notifications following the Grenfell tragedy in 2017;
3. Advising various parties in respect of liabilities arising from the Building Safety Act 2022, including insurance cover available for Building Liability Orders;
4. Acting for the successful main contractor in arbitration proceedings against its CAR insurer following damage to a pipeline caused by excess settlement; and
5. Acting for the successful owners in respect of a significant claim against insurers in relation to a latent defect policy covering a prestigious London development.
Rob started his career at Kennedys, becoming an Associate, before joining Fenchurch Law in 2019 and being promoted to Associate Partner in 2022. He has spent the last 2 years at the Ardmore Group, one of the UK’s leading main contractors, as Head of Risk, Insurance & Compliance. During this time, he gained in-depth experience in construction risks as well as continuing impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 on the sector. In September 2025, Rob returned to Fenchurch Law as a Partner.