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Environmental Liability in Australia and New Zealand – Reference Guide 2025

As environmental liability broadens and environmental legislation tightens across Australia and New Zealand, businesses of all sizes and industries are increasingly vulnerable to regulatory action in the event of a pollution incident. That’s why we’ve released our Environmental Liability in Australia and New Zealand Reference Guide for 2025 – a resource outlining pollution offences, reporting and […]

By : Joshua Weiler May 27, 2025 Comments Off

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Future Proof ‘25: Insurance and risk insights across Asia-Pacific

The future of insurance and risk in Asia-Pacific is here, and rapidly evolving. Are you ready? In a world marked by rapid technological advancement, innovation, evolving regulatory demands and increasing complexity across multiple risk sectors, Future Proof ’25 examines the diverse forces reshaping insurance and business landscapes. This report highlights emerging trends and critical challenges […]

By : Joshua Weiler May 22, 2025 Comments Off

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State of the Nation 2025 Report: A guide to personal injury claims in Australia

Australia’s personal injury legislation creates a distinct legal landscape in each state – with every jurisdiction’s unique framework shaping your reserves, settlement approaches, and ultimate claims outcomes. That’s why we’ve released our State of the Nation Report for 2025, a resource that breaks down the procedural rules, limitation periods, assessment of damages and recent cases […]

By : Joshua Weiler May 21, 2025 Comments Off

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Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 11

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Amanda Beattie, Nick Martin, Rakhee Dullabh, Christy Mellifont, Rebecca Wilson, Laura Glasson, Mathew Harty, Madeline McLean, Finn Speirs and Olive Huang Issue 11 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 20, 2025 Comments Off

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New Zealand Insurance Market Trends Update 2025: The key developments shaping the industry in Aotearoa

In a rapidly changing landscape, staying informed is essential to navigating the complexities of New Zealand’s insurance market. That’s why we’ve released our New Zealand Insurance Market Trends Update 2025 – a comprehensive analysis of the key developments shaping the industry in Aotearoa. Packed with valuable insights, the report delves into emerging legal trends, evolving […]

By : Joshua Weiler Feb 27, 2025 Comments Off

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Class Actions 2024 Wrapped: A year in review & our predictions for 2025

2024 was another eventful year in the class actions space. There were some important decisions, notable settlements and a reduction in the number of shareholder class actions, which has traditionally been quite dominant. We have also seen a growing trend of class actions which focus on consumer protection, data breaches following cyber security incidents and […]

By : Joshua Weiler Feb 6, 2025 Comments Off

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2025 Workplace & Safety Guide: Navigating employment, industrial relations, and safety law

With evolving legislation and shifting workplace norms, keeping up with employer obligations and employee rights has never been more important. That’s why we’ve released our 2025 Workplace & Safety Guide — a comprehensive resource designed to help businesses and HR professionals navigate the complexities of employment, industrial relations, and safety law. Packed with practical strategies […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jan 30, 2025 Comments Off

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Tech professionals and AI: Navigating liability and emerging risks

By: Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont and Kayleigh Maxwell At a glance AI technology faces growing scrutiny over data privacy and cybersecurity concerns, with the Australian Government introducing voluntary safety standards and exploring mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI applications. Generative AI is raising legal questions about copyright infringement, ownership of AI-generated works, and liability under Australia’s […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 13, 2024 Comments Off

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Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 10

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Nick Martin, Rakhee Dullabh, Christy Mellifont, Rebecca Wilson, Carren Thung and Kayleigh Maxwell Issue 10 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is out now. Packed with the latest news, it’s the quarterly go-to for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in cyber, privacy, and technology sectors across […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 11, 2024 Comments Off

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Get to know Wes Rose, Wotton Kearney’s Head of Construction

Wes Rose is a partner in the Property, Energy & Infrastructure team and was recently appointed to lead Wotton Kearney’s construction practice. His expertise spans the construction and infrastructure, property, energy, transport, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors. Tell us about your journey to becoming a partner at Wotton Kearney. I joined Wotton Kearney almost exactly 4 […]

By : joanna li Dec 9, 2024 Comments Off

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