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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wotton Kearney Bangkok is on the move!

Following our expansion into Thailand in May this year, WK’s Bangkok team is now relocating to a larger, more modern space. From this week you’ll find us at: 990 Abdulrahim Place, Unit 1710, 17th Floor Rama 4 Road Silom Sub-district, Bang Rak District Bangkok 10500 Our contact details will remain the same: +66 2 460 […]

Get to know Kirsty Easdale, Special Counsel in the Government team

We recently caught up with Kirsty Easdale, Special Counsel in Wotton Kearney’s growing Government practice, to learn more about her story and what drives her work. Kirsty recently joined our Canberra office from MinterEllison, bringing over ten years’ experience advising Commonwealth agencies on employment, industrial relations, discrimination, and workplace health and safety matters. Kirsty’s appointment […]

Wotton Kearney Canberra is on the move!

To better support the growth in our team and the way we work, our Canberra office is relocating to a modern, more expansive and flexible space. From Tuesday, 30 September 2025, you’ll find us at: Level 6, 121 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra, ACT 2601 Our contact details will remain the same: T: +61 2 5114 […]