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 […]
In a move to strengthen its growing government practice, Wotton Kearney has today welcomed Clare McNamara as a partner in the firm’s Canberra office. Joining from Clayton Utz, Clare brings more than 25 years of experience advising Commonwealth agencies such as the Departments of Defence, Health and Ageing, Infrastructure, and Treasury. Her diverse expertise in […]
Wotton Kearney has received seven practice rankings and 12 individual lawyer rankings across Australia and New Zealand in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 guide. This result includes a Tier 4 ranking for Dispute Resolution: Class Actions and recognition as a Firm to Watch for Transport: Aviation following the launch of its aviation practice last […]
