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Wotton Kearney launches advisory practice to support clients across the full risk lifecycle

Wotton Kearney has launched WK Advisory as part of its expansion into non-legal advisory services to meet growing client demand for proactive risk, cyber and regulatory guidance. Initially, WK Advisory will be focused on building a Cyber, Data and Technology (CDT) Advisory practice designed to help organisations anticipate, prepare for, and respond to a growing number of risks […]

By : Joshua Weiler Feb 6, 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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Wotton Kearney continues to set the benchmark for insurance law in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026

Wotton Kearney has once again secured Tier 1 rankings for Insurance in both Australia and New Zealand in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading insurance law firm across the region – and the only national Tier 1 firm in Australia. The firm maintained its Tier 4 rankings in Australia […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jan 16, 2026 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney announces 54 promotions, including 3 new Partners, across Asia Pacific

Wotton Kearney has announced 54 promotions across the firm, effective 1 January 2026. This includes the elevation of 3 new Partners, 10 Special Counsel, 10 Senior Associates, 25 Associates, 5 Practice Operations Managers and our new Head of Information Security, spanning our offices across Asia Pacific. These promotions reflect the continued strength and depth of […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 17, 2025 Comments Off

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Chambers 2026: Wotton Kearney recognised across Asia Pacific, and still Australia’s only Band 1 Insurance law firm

Wotton Kearney has been recognised for the 14th year running as a Band 1 Insurance law firm in Australia and New Zealand in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 – and remains the only Band 1 firm in Australia for the second year running. Wotton Kearney has also earned a new Band 4 ranking for […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 12, 2025 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

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Cyber specialist Lana Remedi joins Wotton Kearney as Partner, strengthening the firm’s growing Cyber, Technology and Privacy practice

Wotton Kearney has bolstered its Cyber, Privacy and Technology practice with the appointment of Lana Remedi, a nationally recognised leader in cyber law and incident response, as a Partner in Sydney. Lana’s extensive experience in cyber incident response and her proven track record of successfully managing high-stakes data breach regulatory investigations further reinforce the firm’s […]

By : Joshua Weiler Nov 5, 2025 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney launches OSCAR to transform claims and reporting

Wotton Kearney has partnered with Appian to launch OSCAR (Organised System for Claims and Reporting), an AI-powered platform set to modernise the firm’s legal matter management and client/MI reporting operations. OSCAR replaces time-intensive manual processes with intelligent automation, improving accuracy, streamlining workflows, and providing clients with real-time insights. The system is expected to go live in April […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 31, 2025 Comments Off

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Get to know Demi Peters, Special Counsel based in Hobart, Tasmania

We recently caught up with Demi Peters, Special Counsel in Wotton Kearney’s General Liability and Government practice, to hear how she’s trailblazing WK’s growth in Tasmania. Demi advises on General Liability matters – including public liability, catastrophic injuries, fatal accidents, workers compensation recovery, CTP claims and coronial inquests, and works with government and statutory entities […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 21, 2025 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney strengthens Professional & Financial Risks team with appointment of senior insurance law expert

Wotton Kearney continues to expand its Professional & Financial Risks offering with the appointment of Craig Terrill as Partner in our Melbourne office. Craig is a leading insurance law specialist with a career spanning Australia and the UK, including senior roles at DLA Piper and Squire & Co London. He brings deep expertise across professional […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 15, 2025 Comments Off

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