We recently caught up with John McPherson, Special Counsel in our Canberra office, to learn more about his story and what drives his work. John recently joined our Government team, bringing over 15 years’ experience advising a broad range of Commonwealth agencies and commercial clients, including holding senior roles at Clayton Utz and MinterEllison. His […]
Wotton Kearney has been named a 5-Star Employer of Choice 2025 by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer, an award that celebrates law firms leading the way in creating positive, people-focused workplaces. This acknowledgment reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a purposeful and distinctive work experience. Our market leadership as an employer, built through years of […]
In our latest Q&A, we sat down with Richard Arrage, Partner in Wotton Kearney’s Sydney office, to hear his story. We recently welcomed Richard to Wotton Kearney as a Partner in our Marine and Transport practice. With over 15 years of experience, Richard is a recognised specialist in maritime, transport, and logistics matters. He brings […]
Wotton Kearney is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony O’Malley as its new Board Chair, effective 1 July 2025. Tony brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, a deep understanding of the legal industry and a passion for building high-performance businesses across national boundaries. Tony has previously served as the Managing Partner […]
Wotton Kearney continues to build momentum in its government team with the appointment of Special Counsel, Kirsty Easdale, a seasoned employment and industrial relations expert with more than a decade of experience advising Commonwealth government agencies. Kirsty joins the firm from MinterEllison, bringing significant expertise in complex employment law, industrial relations strategy, discrimination, and work […]
Wotton Kearney announces the appointment of experienced government litigator John McPherson as Special Counsel in its Canberra office, reinforcing the firm’s expanding national government practice. With over 15 years advising Commonwealth agencies and commercial clients, John joins the firm following extensive experience at Clayton Utz and MinterEllison, bringing deep expertise in public law, regulatory disputes, […]
Wotton Kearney is set to take another strategic step forward with the upcoming appointment of Richard Arrage as Partner in its Sydney office. Richard will bring extensive expertise across maritime, transport, and logistics, and further strengthen the firm’s Marine and Transport practice across the Asia-Pacific region. Richard’s appointment reflects the continued growth and strategic importance […]
Wotton Kearney has announced the promotion of 43 outstanding lawyers across the firm, effective 1 July 2025. This includes the elevation of 3 new Partners, 16 Special Counsel, 10 Senior Associates and 14 Associates, representing the firm’s offices across the Asia Pacific. These promotions reflect the depth and breadth of our talent in insurance law […]
Wotton Kearney is pleased to share some important news about the leadership of our Property, Energy and Infrastructure team, effective 1 July 2025. After eight years of leading the team, Adam Chylek will be stepping into a new strategic role within the firm. Under Adam’s guidance, the team has grown significantly, expanded into emerging markets, […]
Congratulations to Derek Martin, Head of APA Claims at Munich Re on winning the WK Turning Point Competition for 2024/25! The 2024/25 competition challenged the insurance industry’s most creative and progressive thinkers to develop a white paper through the lens of an insurance ‘turning point’ market issue in the Property, Energy & Infrastructure sector. Derek impressed the […]
