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Climate change is heating up boardroom risks

Regulators in Australia and around the world are treating climate change as a major systemic financial risk. Given the high levels of regulator scrutiny, investor activity and public interest, it is only a matter of time before significant claims (potentially including securities class actions) are brought against directors and officers who fail to properly consider […]

By : Anja Vogel May 31, 2021 Comments Off

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Emerging Talent Series 2020/2021

The insurance sector attracts and retains young professionals who are hungry for relevant, regular learning and education opportunities. To help further their careers, W+K has put together a multi-part Emerging Talent Series addressing both Property & Energy and General Liability claims issues.

By : Anja Vogel May 24, 2021 Comments Off

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Get to know Chantal van Grieken, new partner and general liability specialist

In our next Q&A with recently appointed partners we get to know Melbourne general liability specialist Chantal van Grieken.

By : Anja Vogel May 10, 2021 Comments Off

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Sports and concussion liability – Legalign Global seminar

Sports concussion claims are sitting high on the agenda of insurers likely to be impacted by them. This global issue is gaining increasing exposure in the international media. On 9 March 2021, the UK Government launched a select committee to examine the scientific evidence and links between head injury and dementia across all sports where […]

By : Anja Vogel May 7, 2021 Comments Off

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23 from W+K recognised in latest Best Lawyers list

Wotton Kearney is pleased to have 23 senior lawyers featured in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers Australia and New Zealand. We received 35 listings in total across a range of insurance law and litigation categories. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based on peer review and feedback from leading lawyers on the professional abilities of […]

By : Anja Vogel Apr 15, 2021 Comments Off

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Why the Lacrosse appeal raises new questions about professional indemnity risks

Following our summary of the Lacrosse appeal decision last week, our PI and Construction teams have examined the key issues addressed by the Court, including liability apportionment, Building Code of Australia requirements and the use of the peer professional opinion defence. In this article, W+K partners Nick Lux and Andrew Brennan provide in-depth analysis of […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 31, 2021 Comments Off

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Telehealth trend may lead to increased exposures for medical practitioners

High levels of telehealth uptake may prove to be one of the long-term social changes caused by the pandemic. If it is, the challenges posed by telehealth may lead to an increased exposure to claims against health professionals. In this article, W+K’s Chris Spain and Prue Egan look at the issues for insurers and raise […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 29, 2021 Comments Off

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Lacrosse appeal [largely] upholds initial landmark decision

Tanah Merah Vic Pty Ltd & Ors v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS613436T & Ors [2021] VSCA 72 The Victorian Court of Appeal handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the Lacrosse matter on 26 March, essentially upholding the trial judge’s findings in the landmark 2019 decision. At a headline level, the Court of Appeal: […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 26, 2021 Comments Off

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Canadian law firm Alexander Holburn joins Legalign Global alliance of best-in-region insurance firms

Legalign Global announced today the addition of Alexander Holburn, one of Canada’s leading insurance law firms and a member of The ARC Group Canada, to its alliance of best-in-region insurance firms. The addition of Alexander Holburn (AHBL) in Canada means clients will now have access to legal advice across North America, particularly in the areas […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 25, 2021 Comments Off

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The Life Squared Trust – Wellbeing Study of New Zealand Law Profession

Wotton Kearney is proud to support the New Zealand’s Law Society’s study of wellbeing and mental health of lawyers within New Zealand which aims to find reasons for the prevalence of mental health issues within the profession and help build psychological wellbeing and resilience. The study is commissioned by The Life Squared Trust, a mental […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 23, 2021 Comments Off

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