After an extensive search across multiple AI platforms, Wotton Kearney has become the first Australian law firm to adopt Cicero, the first fully private generative AI tool developed specifically for the Australian legal industry. Developed by Australian AI solution provider Automatise, Cicero is the first legal AI solution that is fully private, meaning all of […]

Wotton Kearney, Australasia’s leading insurance and risk law firm, has launched an aviation practice with the hire of special counsel James Cooper. James joins the firm from Clyde & Co and is based in the firm’s Melbourne office. James specialises in aviation, maritime and energy law and brings a wealth of international sector knowledge and […]

Wotton Kearney congratulates our 41 senior lawyers recognised in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers for Australia and New Zealand. We are thrilled to share that our lawyers were featured in all three individual award categories, including three partners who received the “Lawyer of the Year” designation for their area of legal practice within their […]

Wotton Kearney has achieved 20 practice and individual lawyer rankings across its Australia and New Zealand offices in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s latest rankings. This includes a new ranking for Data Protection in Australia (Tier 4) and recognition as a ‘firm to watch’ for Dispute Resolution: Class Actions and Dispute Resolution: Litigation in Australia, […]

Wotton Kearney, Australasia’s leading insurance and risk law firm, has announced the promotion of 34 lawyers across the firm, effective 1 January 2024. This includes 3 new partners, 10 special counsel, 9 senior associates and 12 associates across its offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The firm’s promotions are reflective of Wotton […]

Wotton Kearney, Australasia’s leading insurance and risk law firm, achieved 18 practice and lawyer rankings across its Australia and New Zealand offices in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2024. This includes a new ranking for Data Protection Asia-Pacific, reflecting the firm’s increased focus on this practice area. This is the 12th year in a row Wotton […]

Wotton Kearney has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Australia in Australasian Lawyer’s ‘Fast Firms of 2023’. Australasian Lawyer said this year’s fastest-growing law firms have distinguished themselves in the dynamic legal field by: taking a holistic approach to accelerate their operations while maintaining high-quality work and client service; focusing on […]