Wotton + Kearney strengthens cyber and technology advisory practice with new special counsel in Melbourne

Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton + Kearney has appointed special counsel Rakhee Dullabh, adding significant expertise to the firm’s growing Cyber and Privacy Advisory practice. Rakhee has more than 10 years’ experience across both Australia and South Africa and joins Wotton + Kearney’s Melbourne office. Rakhee specialises in technology and data law and […]

2024 W+K APIG Scholarship – Australian applications now open

We’re pleased to continue our partnership with the APIG National Committee to bring you the 2024 W+K APIG Scholarship, supporting the career development of young APIG members practicing in financial lines insurance in Australia. For nine years, the annual scholarship has recognised emerging talent in the financial lines industry and connected the winner with a […]

Wotton + Kearney continues growth with construction partner in Melbourne

Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton + Kearney has continued its growth trajectory with the hire of partner Sarah Metcalfe. Sarah joins the firm’s Melbourne office from Clyde & Co. Sarah is an experienced insurance disputes lawyer, and specialises in complex, multi-party building and construction disputes. She has represented various building and construction professionals, […]

Wotton + Kearney promotes 33 lawyers, including 4 partners, across Asia Pacific

Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton + Kearney has announced the promotion of 33 lawyers across the firm, effective 1 July 2024. This includes four new partners, nine special counsel, 10 senior associates and 10 associates across its offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Christchurch and Wellington. The firm’s mid-year promotions are […]

Wotton + Kearney officially opens Asia hub in Singapore

Wotton + Kearney officially opened its Singapore office this week, establishing itself as a major legal player in insurance and risk across the Asia Pacific region. Wotton + Kearney’s Asia move represents a first for an Australian-domiciled insurance and risk law firm. Wotton + Kearney’s Asia practice will be led by managing partner Ben Nicholson, […]

Wotton + Kearney strengthens workplace practice with addition of Melbourne partner

Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton + Kearney has strengthened its Workplace practice with the hire of partner Laura Gavan. Laura joins from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and will head up Wotton + Kearney’s employment law offering in Melbourne. Laura brings over 11 years of experience in workplace relations and safety law, with a focus […]

Wotton + Kearney awarded 2025 “Law Firm of the Year” for insurance law in Best Law Firms – Australia

Wotton + Kearney has been recognised in the inaugural Best Law Firms – Australia awards as 2025 “Law Firm of the Year” for insurance law. The “Law Firm of the Year” designation recognises firms for their outstanding overall performance, professionalism and expertise within a specific practice area of the legal industry. In addition, we received […]