Wotton Kearney recognised as a 2024 Law Firm of the Year by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer

Wotton Kearney is excited to be named as a Law Firm of the Year in Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer for 2024. The recognition profiles leading law firms that have demonstrated outstanding commitment across key areas including strategic recruitment, diversity, employee retention, and client growth. David Kearney, Chief Executive Partner shared “This recognition is a […]

Wotton Kearney rebrands to align with firms’ modern identity and future vision

Wotton Kearney has this week proudly launched its new brand identity, which aligns with its modern identity as Asia Pacific’s insurance and risk legal business and its future global aspirations. Wotton Kearney has always differentiated itself by its deep expertise in insurance law, however as its clients’ needs have changed, so too has the firm. […]

Finalists announced in Wotton Kearney’s Turning Point competition

Wotton Kearney is delighted to announce the five finalists of the 2024/25 W+K Turning Point competition. The 2024/25 competition, which was launched in July, threw out a challenge to the insurance industry’s most creative and progressive thinkers to outline their idea for a white paper that explores and leads the next generation of ideas in […]

Wotton Kearney recognised once again as one of Australia’s fastest-growing law firms

Wotton  Kearney has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Australia in Australasian Lawyer’s 2024 Fast Firms report. This marks the firm’s second year being named as a Fast Firm following another year of impressive growth. The independent report identifies Australian law firms experiencing standout growth in terms of revenue, partnership headcount, […]

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 […]