Wotton Kearney has once again secured Tier 1 rankings for Insurance in both Australia and New Zealand in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading insurance law firm across the region – and the only national Tier 1 firm in Australia.
The firm maintained its Tier 4 rankings in Australia for Data Protection, Dispute Resolution: Class Actions and Transport: Shipping, and was once again recognised as a Firm to Watch in Transport: Aviation. Both WK’s Thailand and Singapore offices were newly recognised as a Firm to Watch in Insurance, while the New Zealand office achieved a Tier 3 ranking in Transport (rail, road, air and sea), reflecting the strong growth and ongoing momentum of the firm’s global capability.
Client feedback continued to highlight WK’s depth and specialisation across the insurance and risk landscape, noting that the firm is a market leader with “lawyers who bring genuine first‑party experience, deep technical knowledge and real industry insight.”
Congratulations to those who were recognised, including:
Australia
- Andrew Moore – Insurance, Leading Partners
- Cain Jackson – Insurance, Leading Partners
- David Kearney – Insurance, Leading Partners
- Jacques Jacobs – Insurance, Leading Partners
New Zealand
- Antony Holden – Insurance, Hall of Fame
- Caroline Laband – Insurance, Leading Partners
- Mathew Francis – Insurance, Leading Partners
- Misha Henaghan – Insurance, Leading Partners
- Peter Leman – Insurance, Leading Partners
- Shane Swinerd – Insurance, Next Generation Partners
The Legal 500 rankings are determined through comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis, including extensive client feedback. The methodology focuses on team bench strength and the consistent quality of individuals within each practice.
Thank you to our clients for their continued support. Explore WK’s full rankings and editorial commentary here.