Two Wotton + Kearney rising stars named as 30 Under 30 finalists

Wotton + Kearney is proud to announce two of its lawyers, Amelia Thomas and David Frew, have been named as finalists for Lawyers Weekly’s 30 Under 30 awards for 2019. Amelia Thomas is a finalist in the insurance category and David Frew is shortlisted in acknowledgement of his pro bono work. “W+K has one focus – insurance […]

Specialist healthcare and medico-legal team joins Wotton + Kearney in New Zealand

Wotton + Kearney is delighted to announce that a substantial new healthcare and medico-legal team, including three partners, joined its Australasian healthcare practice on 1 January 2019 based in Auckland and Wellington. Partners Sean O’Sullivan, Aimee Credin and Adam Holloway, Senior Associates Murray Grant and Victoria Waalkens, and Solicitor Rebecca Daley have joined Wotton + […]

W+K top tier insurance firm in Australia and New Zealand in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Wotton + Kearney has been recognised in the top tier for insurance law in both Australia and New Zealand for the second year running by clients interviewed for The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 directory of lawyers and law firms. The recognition reflects the firm’s one focus on insurance and excellence in assisting clients with […]

Wotton + Kearney 2019 senior promotions announced

11 senior lawyers will take up new roles at Wotton + Kearney on 1 January 2019. When we assess lawyers for promotion, we take on board comments and experience from our clients together with our assessment of their technical expertise, communication skills, values and leadership of the teams who work with them. This year we […]

W+K retains Band 1 Chambers Asia-Pacific ranking

Wotton + Kearney has been recognised as a Band 1 insurance firm Australia for the seventh consecutive year in the 2019 Chambers Asia-Pacific rankings and has retained our Band 2 position in New Zealand. Client feedback in the latest law firm guide include “they know insurance products inside and out”, and “they provide us with […]

Heidi Nash-Smith finalist for 2018 Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

The Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards seeks to set a new benchmark for recognising female legal professionals with passion for the law as well as dedication to personal advancement. Last week, the 2018 short list was announced across all categories and we are delighted to advise Heidi Nash-Smith has been nominated as a finalist […]

2018 Wotton + Kearney APIG Scholarship winner announced

Wotton + Kearney in partnership with the Australian Professional Indemnity Group are pleased to announce that James Skiba of DUAL Australia has won the 2018 W+K APIG Scholarship. James received the award at the Annual APIG National Conference Dinner held in Sydney on 6 September. James’s submission was selected by the judging panel for his detailed […]