As one of the first true legal boutiques in Australia with a focus on one industry, Wotton Kearney is delighted to announce that we will open a Perth office in November this year. W+K has worked with national insurers and their corporate insureds based in Western Australia for over 10 years. Establishing an office in […]
On 13 May, the High Court handed down its long-anticipated decision in Wealthsure Pty Ltd v Selig [2015] HCA 18 (Wealthsure). The High Court’s decision resolves the uncertainty arising out of two conflicting Federal Court decisions regarding the application of the proportionate liability provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act), where multiple causes of […]
Wotton Kearney has been featured in the 100th issue of Australian Pro Bono News. “Great profile in the 100th issue of Australian Pro Bono News about Wotton Kearney’s pro bono and CSR program. It’s a real privilege to head up the program and I look forward to continuing to develop Wotton Kearney’s pro bono contribution.” […]
We are delighted to announce the following senior promotions effective 1 July 2015, further strengthening our national team of insurance law and disputes specialists. We welcome Karen Jones to the partnership. Since joining W+K in 2005, Karen has been instrumental in the development and success of relationships with our Public & Products Liability clients. She […]
Congratulations to the Wotton Kearney team for being named Insurance Specialist Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Australasian Law Awards.
Congratulations to the W+K team for being named as a Finalist in the 2015 Australasian Law Awards “Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year”. These awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in each award category. Our selection as a finalist is as a result of a process that began in January this year with the firm’s […]
Cyber attacks have become common place across the business landscape in the last decade and with recent attacks focused on Australia, one leading law firm has released its advice on what to do after a data breach. With high profile cases across the United States, and the hacking of Aussie Travel Cover earlier this year, […]
Wotton Kearney has been selected as a finalist in two categories of Australia’s most prestigious professional services awards program, The Financial Review Client Choice Awards 2015. The firm has been named a finalist for: “¢ Professional Award – Best Law Firm (revenue under $50 million) in Australia “¢ Regional Award – Best NSW Professional Services […]
Welcome to the 2014 Wotton Kearney “Insurance Year in Review” publication, our 8th Edition, addressing topical developments in 2014 across a broad range of insurance products and in relation to insurance law generally. Many of the major legal developments in 2014 mirror themes prevalent in our 2013 publication. The Insurance Contracts Act (particularly section 54) […]
Wotton Kearney is delighted to announce the following promotions, effective from 1 January 2015. Jane O’Neill – Special Counsel, Sydney Dearne Matheson – Senior Associate, Sydney Emily Schneider – Senior Associate, Melbourne Anna Sheely – Senior Associate, Brisbane Elizabeth Conlan – Senior Associate, Brisbane These promotions reflect not only the legal expertise of these lawyers […]
