Wotton Kearney has expanded its Cyber, Data and Technology (CDT) practice – now the largest specialist practice across Asia Pacific – with the appointment of Leah Mooney as Partner in Brisbane. Leah brings more than two decades of specialist expertise in data protection, privacy, cyber security law, technology governance and incident response.
Leah joins Wotton Kearney from Willis Towers Watson, where she led the Pacific Technology, Cyber and Privacy Consulting practice. A recognised expert in data protection and technology related regulation, Leah has advised clients across the full spectrum of privacy, technology and cyber frameworks – including privacy program design and uplift, AI governance, critical infrastructure, identity verification, data sharing legislation, data breach response and data minimisation.
Her appointment follows recent senior hires in the team across Australia and Singapore – including Lana Remedi and Pippa Austin, as well as the appointment of Matt O’Keefe – establishing WK’s frontend Cyber, Data and Technology Advisory offering.
Kieran Doyle, Head of Cyber, Data and Technology at Wotton Kearney, said Leah’s appointment adds considerable depth to the firm’s legal advisory capability.
“Leah’s experience in data and AI governance further strengthens our ability to assist clients in cyber preparedness and mitigating governance risks in an age where regulation and law is evolving rapidly to keep pace with uptake of new technology, ever increasing the risk surface for our clients.
“This expanded bench ensures we can support our clients through the full lifecycle of cyber and data risk, across legal and advisory, driving real value and resilience outcomes for our clients.”
Leah’s background includes senior roles at KPMG Law, MinterEllison, as well as inhouse legal positions advising on cyber security, privacy, technology contracts, foreign interference and regulatory compliance. She has led multidisciplinary teams, supported complex incident response matters and delivered strategic advisory services to boards, executives and public and private sector clients.
Commenting on her appointment, Leah said: “This is a pivotal time for the cyber, data and technology landscape. Organisations are facing unprecedented geopolitical risks and regulatory, operational and reputational pressures, and I’m passionate about helping clients build maturity, resilience and confidence as they navigate these challenges.
“WK’s integrated legal and advisory model is exactly what the market needs, and I’m excited to contribute to the firm’s next phase of growth.”
Founded in 2002, Wotton Kearney now has over 100 partners and more than 500 legal professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.
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