Wotton Kearney has entered into a collaborative partnership with SynLaw, enabling Commonwealth agencies to immediately access expanded public law capability through a legal services panel-approved pathway.

The arrangement allows agencies to brief Wotton Kearney lawyers, including individuals already trusted by Commonwealth legal teams, for public law and related matters alongside SynLaw.

Clare McNamara, Head of Wotton Kearney’s Government practice, said the collaboration reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to the growth of its government practice.

“This partnership reflects the sustained investment we’ve made in building a Commonwealth government practice. We’re seeing growing demand from Commonwealth agencies for experienced advisers who understand risk, operate comfortably in high‑scrutiny environments and can deliver at scale.”

“This collaboration gives our Commonwealth clients more choice and earlier access to that capability.”

The collaboration builds on Wotton Kearney’s continued expansion of its government practice across Australia, including growth in its Commonwealth-focused capability and its long-standing work with State, Territory and Local Government clients.

Bobbi Campbell, Managing Partner at SynLaw, said the collaboration reflects a strong alignment between the firms.

“Wotton Kearney is a trusted partner with a clear track record advising government clients in complex, high‑stakes matters,” she said.

“This collaboration is about working together so we can seamlessly support Commonwealth agencies, in a way that is using the existing legal services panel framework.”

Wotton Kearney’s specialist Government team supports agencies at all levels to manage legal risk, deliver policy objectives and operate effectively in complex environments.

With deep experience acting for Commonwealth, State, Territory and Local Government, and appointments to the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel and multiple state and local government panels, Wotton Kearney brings a national, integrated approach to government legal services.

Founded in 2002, Wotton Kearney is an Australian firm which now has more than 100 partners and over 750 legal professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.

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Anja Vogel, Head of Marketing and Communications, Wotton Kearney