At Wotton Kearney, we believe gender equality is fundamental to a strong culture, effective leadership, and a sustainable business. When people are treated fairly and have equal opportunity to progress, we are better placed to serve our clients and support one another to do our best work. As part of our annual reporting to the […]
Today, we’re delighted to celebrate the official opening of our fourth New Zealand office, located in Tauranga. Our journey in Tauranga began in early 2022 with the establishment of a local hub. Now, on Monday, 2 March 2026, we proudly take the next step by officially opening our office, reinforcing our long-term commitment to the […]
20,400 pro bono hours. 806 people helped through legal clinics. $100,000 raised for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. 600+ hours of hands-on community volunteering. These are just some examples of what community looks like at Wotton Kearney. Today, we’re excited to share our FY25 Community Footprint Report. Guided by our three strategic pillars and aligned to […]
Wotton Kearney has expanded its Cyber, Data and Technology (CDT) practice – now the largest specialist practice across Asia Pacific – with the appointment of Leah Mooney as Partner in Brisbane. Leah brings more than two decades of specialist expertise in data protection, privacy, cyber security law, technology governance and incident response. Leah joins Wotton […]
Wotton Kearney has launched WK Advisory as part of its expansion into non-legal advisory services to meet growing client demand for proactive risk, cyber and regulatory guidance. Initially, WK Advisory will be focused on building a Cyber, Data and Technology (CDT) Advisory practice designed to help organisations anticipate, prepare for, and respond to a growing number of risks […]
Wotton Kearney has expanded its presence in Asia with the appointment of cyber and financial lines expert Pippa Austin as Special Counsel in Singapore. Pippa first joined Wotton Kearney as part of the Financial Lines team in Sydney in 2017. She now returns with two team members to advance Wotton Kearney’s offering in the provision of cyber […]
Wotton Kearney has once again secured Tier 1 rankings for Insurance in both Australia and New Zealand in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading insurance law firm across the region – and the only national Tier 1 firm in Australia. The firm maintained its Tier 4 rankings in Australia […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
