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From global trends to regulatory reality: regulatory and risk implications of climate change

By: Amanda Beattie, Charu Stevenson and Zoe Jones Overview In the first two articles in this series (here and here), we examined the rapid expansion of climate-related litigation globally and traced how those international developments are reshaping the Australian litigation landscape. Climate litigation is no longer confined to environmental approvals or public law challenges, but […]

By : Joshua Weiler Apr 8, 2026 Comments Off

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Meet the team building our Cyber, Data and Technology Advisory practice

We are delighted to welcome Matt O’Keefe, Josh Simonis and Jonty Butler to Wotton Kearney’s new Cyber, Data and Technology (CDT) Advisory practice. Matt recently joined as Head of Advisory – Cyber, Data and Technology, bringing more than 25 years’ experience advising boards and executive teams across Asia Pacific, and is joined by Josh […]

By : Joshua Weiler Apr 2, 2026 Comments Off

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Meet the Team Expanding Our Cyber and Financial Lines Practice in Singapore

We are delighted to welcome Pippa Austin, Amanda Tai and Melissa Er to Wotton Kearney’s Singapore office. Pippa first joined WK’s Financial Lines team in Sydney in 2017 and returned earlier this year with Melissa and Amanda to expand the firm’s cyber incident response and financial lines coverage offering across Southeast Asia. The team brings […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 5, 2026 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney boosts Asia Cyber and Financial Lines practice with senior Singapore hire

Wotton Kearney has expanded its presence in Asia with the appointment of cyber and financial lines expert Pippa Austin as Special Counsel in Singapore. Pippa first joined Wotton Kearney as part of the Financial Lines team in Sydney in 2017. She now returns with two team members to advance Wotton Kearney’s offering in the provision of cyber […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jan 20, 2026 Comments Off

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Get to know Craig Terrill, Partner in the Professional & Financial Risks team

We recently caught up with Craig Terrill, Partner in Wotton Kearney’s Professional & Financial Risks team, to learn more about his story and what drives his work. Craig recently joined Wotton Kearney’s Melbourne office, bringing more than 40 years’ experience advising Australian and international insurers across professional indemnity, directors & officers’ liability, construction, and complex […]

By : Joshua Weiler Nov 12, 2025 Comments Off

Articles

Navigating the New Aged Care Reforms: What Organisations Need to Know

By: Chris Spain and Ashlee Sherman, along with Angela San Diego and Katya Lando from Aon. Australia’s aged care sector is undergoing a seismic shift. The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) is set to commence on 1 November 2025, introducing a rights-based framework that redefines how aged care services are delivered, regulated, and funded. For […]

By : Joshua Weiler Sep 24, 2025 Comments Off

Case Alerts

NZIV v Kenny: The latest word from the Valuers Board of Appeal on conflict of interest

By: James Dymock and Victoria Waalkens Kenny v NZIV [2025] NZDC 17928 On 18 August 2025, the Valuers Board of Appeal (VBOA) allowed Mr Kenny’s appeal against the decision of the Valuers Registration Board (VRB), which found that he acted in a conflict of interest. A great result for Mr Kenny, who spent nearly six […]

By : Joshua Weiler Sep 9, 2025 Comments Off

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2025 Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship: Applications Open

Applications for the Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship for 2025 are now open! In partnership with the Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG), this annual scholarship awards AUD$9,500 funding towards attending an international conference of their choice related to professional indemnity insurance or their specialist product area (for example, cyber or environmental insurance). For ten years, the […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 18, 2025 Comments Off

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2025 WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship: Winner Announced

Congratulations to Ellie Howell at SCOR Business Solutions on being awarded the WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship for 2025! This year’s applicants were asked to address a major issue facing their area of insurance and propose a potential solution. Ellie impressed the judging panel with her video submission on risk management around AI, how it impacts […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 11, 2025 Comments Off

Thought Leadership

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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