Congratulations to Roger Wong at SURA Technology Risks on being awarded the 2026 Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship. This year’s applicants were asked to identify a major issue in their area of insurance and propose how it could be resolved. Roger impressed the judging panel with his submission on ‘Information Asymmetry in the World of Cyber […]
Wotton Kearney has significantly expanded its Asia practice with the addition of a dedicated marine, trade and commodities capability in Asia with the appointment of Partner Karnan Thirupathy, Special Counsel Charlene Sim and their team in Singapore. The arrival of the Asia marine, trade and commodities team will strengthen Wotton Kearney’s ability to support insurers, […]
We recently caught up with Angela Luu, Wotton Kearney’s Head of Client Operations & Digital Adoption, to discuss her new role and what it means for clients, the firm and the future of legal service delivery. Drawing on her experience across legal operations, client service and digital transformation, Angela is leading a new function focused […]
Wotton Kearney has once again been named a 5-Star Employer of Choice 2026 by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer, recognising law firms that are leading the way in creating positive, people-focused workplaces. The recognition reflects our commitment to building a workplace where high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. Over the past […]
We recently caught up with Lucille Stewart, Wotton Kearney’s newest Special Counsel in Adelaide, about her move to the firm, her South Australian insurance experience, and what she is looking forward to in her new role. The strategic appointment of Lucille as Special Counsel in WK’s General Liability group builds on the strength of the […]
We are excited to announce the expansion of our marine and transport capability across Asia Pacific through the integration of Oceanlaw – a leading specialist maritime and fisheries practice in New Zealand. Effective 1 August, this development will see WK establish its fifth New Zealand office in the heart of Nelson, and our 14th across […]
Submissions for the Wotton Kearney Turning Point 2026/27 Competition are now officially open! Now expanded for 2026/27, Turning Point is Wotton Kearney’s global writing competition for Property, Energy and Infrastructure (PE&I) insurance professionals. The competition invites both established professionals and emerging talent to explore the transformative trends and disruptive issues shaping the future of the […]
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 […]
Applications for the Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship for 2026 are now open! In partnership with the Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG), this annual scholarship awards AUD$9,500 in funding towards attending an international conference of the winner’s choice related to professional indemnity insurance or their specialist product area (for example, cyber or environmental insurance). For over […]
