“Crying like a refugee.”

Asylum seekers are becoming increasingly marginalised by both government policy and cuts to legal funding. W+K’s Pro Bono Coordinator Heidi Nash-Smith talks about what W+K are doing to help

Raising our cup in the fight against cancer

Once again this year, Wotton Kearney’s offices raised their cup of tea and slice of cake in the fight against cancer as part of the Cancer Council’s “Biggest Morning Tea”. A number of staff donned their aprons and baked an array of sweet and savoury treats for their colleagues to enjoy in exchange for a […]

Wotton Kearney is riding for country kids

As part of Wotton Kearney’s CSR partnership with Royal Far West, on Monday 17 March, 9 members of the firm (plus 2 Wotton Kearney support crew) will start an epic 490km cycle ride from Dubbo to Wagga Wagga – covering the distance in just 3 days!

Wotton Kearney wins at the BRW Client Choice Awards!

At last night’s BRW Client Choice Awards Wotton Kearney was delighted to be named “Best Law Firm (revenue under $50 million)” for 2014. We are always delighted to be the recipient of an award and this recognition is particularly significant for the firm as the awards are judged based on the views of law firm […]

Chambers & Partners 2014

For the second year running, Wotton Kearney has been named a Band 1 insurance law firm in Australia in the Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific Guide; one of only 2 firms in the “acting for insurer” category that were given this top ranking. In particular, the firm was noted for its “well-regarded insurance specialists” who […]

Insurance Year in Review 2013

The 2013 “Insurance Year in Review” publication not only addresses developments in insurance law but also includes articles on some of the core Community Footprint initiatives that Wotton Kearney was involved in last year.

Wotton Kearney Insurance Year in Review – 2013

Welcome to the 2013 Wotton Kearney “Insurance Year in Review” publication, addressing topical developments in 2013 across a broad range of commercial insurance products and in relation to insurance law generally. 2013 was another busy year for those of us who practise day to day in insurance claims. From amendments to the Insurance Contracts Act, […]

Wotton Kearney Launch 2013 Insurance Year in Review and the new Sydney and Melbourne offices

The launch of the 2013 Insurance Year in Review coincided with the official opening of the new Sydney and Melbourne premises. On 12 February over 200 Sydney clients and staff filled the Sky Lobby at 85 Castlereagh Street for drinks and canapÌ©s. The Melbourne office followed suit the following night with over 100 clients and […]

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

What better way to raise money than by enjoying morning tea courtesy of your colleagues? Wotton Kearney made their cup of tea and slice of cake count this morning when both the Sydney and Melbourne offices participated in Australia’s “Biggest Morning Tea” to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Several members of staff donned their […]

Wotton Kearney in partnership with WorkVentures

Since the firm was established in 2002, Wotton Kearney has had WorkVentures trainees working in their Sydney office. The firm currently has 2 office juniors both of whom came to Wotton Kearney through this partnership and are an integral part of the team. Office manager Karen Kelly sees first-hand the benefits for both trainee and […]