Wotton Kearney congratulates four of our outstanding young stars who have been named as 2025 Future Legal Leaders (formerly Rising Stars) by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Selected based on their achievements, passion for the legal industry, and endorsements from senior professionals, this recognition is a testament to their outstanding work and the value they […]

Wotton Kearney congratulates our 48 senior lawyers recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Our lawyers were featured in all three individual award categories, including Managing Partner for Asia Ben Nicholson receiving the “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, and senior associates Jacinta Fox and Nadica Mirceska, and special counsel […]

At Wotton Kearney, we believe in creating an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As Chief Executive Partner, I am proud to share our progress in addressing the gender pay gap (GPG) and reaffirm our commitment to driving meaningful change within our firm and across the legal profession.   Over the past year, […]

In a move to strengthen its growing government practice, Wotton Kearney has today welcomed Clare McNamara as a partner in the firm’s Canberra office. Joining from Clayton Utz, Clare brings more than 25 years of experience advising Commonwealth agencies such as the Departments of Defence, Health and Ageing, Infrastructure, and Treasury. Her diverse expertise in […]

Wotton Kearney has received seven practice rankings and 12 individual lawyer rankings across Australia and New Zealand in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 guide. This result includes a Tier 4 ranking for Dispute Resolution: Class Actions and recognition as a Firm to Watch for Transport: Aviation following the launch of its aviation practice last […]

Wotton Kearney has announced the promotion of 31 outstanding lawyers across the firm, effective 1 January 2025. This includes the elevation of two new partners, four special counsel, 12 senior associates and 13 associates, representing the firm’s offices across Auckland, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Wellington. The promotions highlight the firm’s depth and breadth […]