We recently caught up with Clare McNamara, partner in Wotton Kearney’s growing Government practice, to learn more about her journey and what drives her work. Clare joins us from Clayton Utz with more than 25 years’ experience advising Commonwealth agencies, with her appointment marking a key step in the continued expansion of our Government practice. […]
Applications for the WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship for 2025 are now open! In partnership with the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), this annual scholarship awards £5,000 to support one rising star in claims to attend the 2025 Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG) National Conference and Gala Dinner in Sydney, Australia this September. The winner will also […]
As both our team and the way we work continues to evolve, so too does the space we need to support both. From Monday, 28 April 2025, our Brisbane team will be based at: Level 21, Riparian Plaza 71 Eagle Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 Our contact details will remain the same: T: +61 7 3236 8700 […]
Wotton Kearney congratulates four of our outstanding young stars who have been named as 2025 Future Legal Leaders (formerly Rising Stars) by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Selected based on their achievements, passion for the legal industry, and endorsements from senior professionals, this recognition is a testament to their outstanding work and the value they […]
Wotton Kearney congratulates our 48 senior lawyers recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Our lawyers were featured in all three individual award categories, including Managing Partner for Asia Ben Nicholson receiving the “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, and senior associates Jacinta Fox and Nadica Mirceska, and special counsel […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
