This week we’ve welcomed Andrew Toshack as our new Director of Enterprise Technology, as we continue to invest in smarter, tech-enabled ways of working for our clients and our people. Andrew joins from Baker McKenzie, bringing more than 20 years’ experience working across complex professional services environments. His appointment reflects WK’s continued investment in technology […]

Wotton Kearney has announced 57 promotions across the firm, effective 1 July 2026. This includes the elevation of 6 new Partners, 13 Special Counsel, 16 Senior Associates, 11 Associates and 11 from our Business Services teams. Welcoming our new Partners Doug Heard – Professional & Financial Risks / Property, Energy & Infrastructure, Perth Doug advises […]

The Wotton Kearney Turning Point 2026/27 Competition is opening shortly! Launching in July, Turning Point is Wotton Kearney’s global writing competition for Property, Energy and Infrastructure (PE&I) insurance professionals. Now expanded for 2026/27, the program challenges both established professionals and emerging talent to identify and explore transformative trends shaping the future of PE&I insurance – […]

Wotton Kearney has once again been ranked a national Tier 1 firm in Insurance Law in the Best Law Firms – Australia (2027 Edition) by Best Lawyers. We are also proud to have been ranked nationally in Construction / Infrastructure Law (Tier 2), Alternative Dispute Resolution (Tier 3), and Litigation (Tier 3). Beyond our national […]

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 […]