We recently caught up with Patrick Thompson, Partner at Wotton Kearney, to learn more about his story and what drives his work. Pat has built a career at the intersection of public sector law and complex claims management, representing Government agencies through matters that are rarely simple – from coronial inquests and abuse claims to […]
We recently caught up with Amanda Beattie, Head of Class Actions at Wotton Kearney, to learn more about her story and what drives her work. Amanda has spent her career defending some of Australia’s most recognised institutions in class actions, including major banks, insurers and government departments. In this Q&A, Amanda shares what why she […]
Wotton Kearney has appointed senior technology and advisory Partner Iain McGuire as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer, strengthening firm-wide technology capability and building on the recent launch of its Advisory practice beyond traditional legal services. This newly created role underscores Wotton Kearney’s strategic focus on emerging technology and innovation. In May 2024, Wotton Kearney was the first Australian law firm to […]
We recently caught up with Eliza Faulk, Partner in Wotton Kearney’s Health practice, to learn more about her story and what drives her work. Eliza recently joined Wotton Kearney’s Sydney office along with her team of six, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in insurance and health law across private practice and senior corporate management roles. […]
Congratulations to our 40+ lawyers recognised in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers across Australia and Singapore. Our team was recognised across all individual award categories, including “Lawyer of the Year” awarded to Cheryl Phillips (Adelaide – Insurance Law), John Arranga (Melbourne – Health and Aged Care Law) and Cain Jackson (Melbourne – Professional Malpractice […]
Wotton Kearney is proud to have helped establish a classroom library at Sanofi Primary School in Kainantu, Papua New Guinea – supporting children in a rural community with their first real access to books and literacy resources. For the past few years, WK has worked closely with from me NZ, a not-for-profit dedicated to literacy […]
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 […]
Wotton Kearny acted for the second respondent, HVG Pty Ltd – the Australian distributor of Alucobond PE and PLUS aluminium composite panels – in a Federal Court of Australia class action widely known as the “Alucobond Class Action”. Judgment was handed down today in favour of HVG and the other respondent. We are delighted with […]
Wotton Kearney has strengthened its national health practice with the appointment of Partner Eliza Faulk and her team of six in Sydney – joining Health Partners Breannon Bailey, Ed Smith, Chris Spain, and Lara Larking. Eliza brings more than 25 years’ experience in insurance and health law, spanning private practice and senior corporate management roles, with a specialisation […]
This International Women’s Day, we are excited to share a video showcasing how our pro bono legal work has helped advance safety, justice, and financial security for women and girls through meaningful law reform. Since 2022, our team has supported efforts to improve how domestic and family violence is considered in Centrelink decision-making. Through pro […]
