2024 W+K APIG Scholarship – Australian applications now open

We’re pleased to continue our partnership with the APIG National Committee to bring you the 2024 W+K APIG Scholarship, supporting the career development of young APIG members practicing in financial lines insurance in Australia. For nine years, the annual scholarship has recognised emerging talent in the financial lines industry and connected the winner with a […]

Wotton Kearney continues growth with construction partner in Melbourne

Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton Kearney has continued its growth trajectory with the hire of partner Sarah Metcalfe. Sarah joins the firm’s Melbourne office from Clyde & Co. Sarah is an experienced insurance disputes lawyer, and specialises in complex, multi-party building and construction disputes. She has represented various building and construction professionals, including […]

Wotton Kearney promotes 33 lawyers, including 4 partners, across Asia Pacific

Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton Kearney has announced the promotion of 33 lawyers across the firm, effective 1 July 2024. This includes four new partners, nine special counsel, 10 senior associates and 10 associates across its offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Christchurch and Wellington. The firm’s mid-year promotions are reflective […]

Wotton Kearney officially opens Asia hub in Singapore

Wotton Kearney officially opened its Singapore office this week, establishing itself as a major legal player in insurance and risk across the Asia Pacific region. Wotton Kearney’s Asia move represents a first for an Australian-domiciled insurance and risk law firm. Wotton Kearney’s Asia practice will be led by managing partner Ben Nicholson, who has joined […]

Wotton Kearney strengthens workplace practice with addition of Melbourne partner

Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton Kearney has strengthened its Workplace practice with the hire of partner Laura Gavan. Laura joins from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and will head up Wotton Kearney’s employment law offering in Melbourne. Laura brings over 11 years of experience in workplace relations and safety law, with a focus on termination […]

Wotton Kearney awarded 2025 “Law Firm of the Year” for insurance law in Best Law Firms – Australia

Wotton Kearney has been recognised in the inaugural Best Law Firms – Australia awards as 2025 “Law Firm of the Year” for insurance law. The “Law Firm of the Year” designation recognises firms for their outstanding overall performance, professionalism and expertise within a specific practice area of the legal industry. In addition, we received national […]

Wotton Kearney shortlisted in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Wotton Kearney, Australasia’s leading insurance and risk law firm, has been shortlisted in the Chambers Asia-Pacific diversity and inclusion awards, which celebrate the hard work and achievements of organisations and individuals who are furthering the advancement of diversity, inclusion, and pro bono across the region. Firms were judged on five main criteria: breadth, commitment, impact, […]