Wotton + Kearney recruits national EPL practice leader

Wotton + Kearney is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Mossman, a highly regarded workplace lawyer and commercial litigator, as a Partner and new leader of the firm’s Employment Practices Liability (EPL) practice, based in Sydney. Cain Jackson, leader of the firm’s Financial Lines practice commented: “In looking for a senior specialist to lead […]

W+K attracts top financial lines insurance team in Perth

A team of five highly talented and well recognised insurance lawyers, known for their expertise in financial lines, property and energy, has joined Wotton + Kearney’s growing Perth team. The team, led by Partner Tim Searle, joins W+K from Clyde & Co and comprises three Senior Associates Jade Macukat, Alex Gregg and Gemma Cooper and […]

David Kearney talks to Lawyers Weekly on the firm’s move to an incorporated model

Our Chief Executive Partner, David Kearney talks to Lawyers Weekly about the firm’s move to an incorporated model in Australia and how this structure can help W+K to invest in our future and work more closely with our clients to overcome their challenges, as well as attracting legal talent who want to work for a […]

Wotton + Kearney announces largest group of senior promotions in Australia

Wotton + Kearney is delighted to announce its most recent group of Australian senior lawyer promotions, consisting of three new partners and 13 senior lawyers (effective 1 July 2019). This is the largest group of senior lawyer promotions ever undertaken by the firm. These partner promotions take the firm’s partnership to 34 partners with more […]

W+K APIG Scholarship – Submissions now open

Submissions are now open for both the Australian and New Zealand 2019 W+K APIG Scholarships. Established to support the career development of insurance professionals practising in PI and financial lines insurance in each country, the recipients will benefit from an outstanding sponsorship package and educational experience as recognition for their contribution to the industry. Full […]

Wotton + Kearney turns to industry to fill new role

Wotton + Kearney is delighted to announce that it has appointed Geoff Russell as Claims Solutions & Operations Manager. This is a new and exciting role created to help W+K improve its operational processes and client interaction piece, and deliver on innovation projects designed to provide better value to our clients. Geoff has previously worked […]