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, […]

Wotton Kearney launches game-changing AI solution for Australian legal industry

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 launches aviation practice with hire of special counsel in Melbourne

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 […]

41 W+K lawyers recognised in Best Lawyers 2025

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 sets sights on Singapore global insurance hub

Wotton Kearney has taken a major step towards achieving its global ambitions by becoming the first major Australian insurance and risk law firm to set up a substantive base in Singapore. The move reflects the importance of Singapore as a regional hub for the London and European insurance and reinsurance markets and gives Wotton Kearney […]

Wotton Kearney recognised as a leading insurance firm in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

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, […]

W+K promotes 34 lawyers, including 3 partners, across its Australian offices

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 recognised for 12th year in a row as a leading insurance law firm in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024

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 continues to grow cyber advisory practice with special counsel

Wotton Kearney is pleased to announce the continued growth of its advisory arm of the firm’s Cyber & Technology practice with the hire of special counsel, Nick Martin. Nick joins the firm from EY Law after previously spending a decade in MinterEllison’s technology practice. Nick specialises in cybersecurity and technology law, including major cyber risk […]