Wotton + Kearney is a specialist insurance law firm. Our specialty is expert advice to and representation of those involved in the insurance matrix including insurers, other risk carriers and corporate insureds.
Our lawyers are committed to providing the firm's clients with first class legal services in a commercially and client focused manner. The measure of Wotton + Kearney's effectiveness is the difference we make to the viability and success of our insurance industry and risk carrying clients as they confront intense competition and constant change in their risk environments.
Our Approach
As a specialist law firm, Wotton + Kearney is unencumbered with the bureaucracy and overheads of larger diversified firms which can inhibit innovative work methods. Our work practices are leading edge, yet flexible - there is minimum hierarchy at Wotton + Kearney and that is reflected in our approach to work and the benefits we bring to our clients.
Wotton + Kearney's approach centres on our mission to make a positive and substantial difference to the viability and success of each client. We seek to maximise our clients' success by deploying clear and well-developed strategies to:
- understand business objectives, priorities, and challenges of each client
- achieve a two-way relationship, strong teamwork, and frank dialogue with claims specialists
- correctly advise on each file and deftly negotiate
- produce optimum results on every claim
- communicate clearly and promptly
- meet service requirements and measures
- assure excellent returns for clients from their choice to invest in expert legal services
- deliver added value through skills transfer, legal updates, and practical assistance.
Technology
Wotton + Kearney has invested in leading-edge technology to streamline workflow and manage information efficiently.
Clients benefit from our technology-powered knowledge base, production tools, and web-based reporting.
All the lawyers at Wotton + Kearney enjoy remote access to our computer system and this allows some flexibility with work place practices and ensures an "around the clock" response to clients' needs.
The firm has invested in cutting-edge legal software technologies, such as the market-leading Ringtail Legal document management systems, which gives Wotton + Kearney the tools to efficiently managely highly complex, document heavy, "large-scale" litigation.
Professional Development
Recognising that pre-eminent technical expertise is fundamental to success for Wotton + Kearney and our clients, we invest heavily in continuing legal education and professional development.
All Wotton + Kearney lawyers and professional support staff participate in continuing formal training as well as on-the-job learning and development.
Wotton + Kearney has adopted a strategic mentoring programme for all professional staff to foster relationships and to assist in the development of legal and service skills.
Wotton + Kearney is a keen supporter of associated industry bodies and encourages lawyers to be active members of those bodies. The firm regularly sponsors events relevant to the insurance industry.
Information Resources
Wotton + Kearney has collected and developed a wide range of authoritative materials directly relevant to the insurance law.
Information resources are constantly refined, updated, and extended to underpin advice. Clients enjoy liberal access to this valuable resource.