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Introducing (b)REACH – WK’s comprehensive cyber incident notification and response service

In a cyber crisis, timely and effective communication is critical to meeting legal obligations, mitigating risks, and maintaining trust across your business. That’s why we created (b)REACH – a purpose-built notification service designed to streamline the entire process, from crafting tailored email and postal notifications to managing inbound queries. Using seamless CRM integration and tailored […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 17, 2025 Comments Off

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Meet Stephen & Christy: Two minutes with the Technology Liability team

We recently sat down and spoke with Stephen Morrissey and Christy Mellifont, two Wotton Kearney experts partnering with insurers, their insured clients and corporate technology providers to tackle some of today’s toughest technology risks. In this two-minute chat, we learnt about their work and discussed important trends in the technology disputes claim space. The Technology […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 13, 2025 Comments Off

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Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement

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, […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 5, 2025 Comments Off

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Get to know Jacques Jacobs, partner in the Financial Lines team

In our latest Q&A, we sat down with Jacques Jacobs, partner in the Financial Lines team, to hear his story. Recently welcoming Jacques and his team of six to the Sydney office, Jacques brings deep expertise in warranty & indemnity insurance, alongside a wealth of experience advising insurers and insureds on financial lines coverage issues, […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 3, 2025 Comments Off

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Connecting the dots: Our full-service technology capability

Meet Stephen Morrissey and Nick Martin, two Wotton Kearney experts partnering with insurers, technology providers, corporates and government entities. We recently sat down to discuss the value of a full-service technology capability for our clients – addressing regulatory risks, competing interests, disputes, cyber incidents, and more under one roof. Nick also shared insights into his […]

By : Joshua Weiler Feb 27, 2025 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney sets sights on strategic expansion of its government practice with new partner appointment in Canberra

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 […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 3, 2025 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney leads in client satisfaction across seven practice areas in the 2025 Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide

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 […]

By : joanna li Jan 21, 2025 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney promotes 31 lawyers, including two partners, across Australia and New Zealand

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 […]

By : joanna li Dec 19, 2024 Comments Off

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Unrivalled excellence: 13 years at the top, and now the only #1 insurance law firm

Wotton Kearney has been recognised for the 13th year running as a Band 1 Insurance law firm in Australia and New Zealand in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2025. This year, Wotton Kearney was the only firm in Australia to receive a Band 1 ranking for Insurance Defence, a testament to the firm’s unrivalled talent and […]

By : joanna li Dec 16, 2024 Comments Off

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Get to know Wes Rose, Wotton Kearney’s Head of Construction

Wes Rose is a partner in the Property, Energy & Infrastructure team and was recently appointed to lead Wotton Kearney’s construction practice. His expertise spans the construction and infrastructure, property, energy, transport, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors. Tell us about your journey to becoming a partner at Wotton Kearney. I joined Wotton Kearney almost exactly 4 […]

By : joanna li Dec 9, 2024 Comments Off

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