Wotton Kearney has this week proudly launched its new brand identity, which aligns with its modern identity as Asia Pacific’s insurance and risk legal business and its future global aspirations. Wotton Kearney has always differentiated itself by its deep expertise in insurance law, however as its clients’ needs have changed, so too has the firm. […]
Wotton Kearney is delighted to announce the five finalists of the 2024/25 W+K Turning Point competition. The 2024/25 competition, which was launched in July, threw out a challenge to the insurance industry’s most creative and progressive thinkers to outline their idea for a white paper that explores and leads the next generation of ideas in […]
Wotton Kearney has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Australia in Australasian Lawyer’s 2024 Fast Firms report. This marks the firm’s second year being named as a Fast Firm following another year of impressive growth. The independent report identifies Australian law firms experiencing standout growth in terms of revenue, partnership headcount, […]
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 has extensive […]
Following the success of last years’ competition, we are delighted to announce W+K’s Turning Point Competition is back for 2024, bigger and better!
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 […]
Hear from our 2023 competition winner Nathan McLellan, Vice President, First Party Claims – Asia Pacific, Liberty Specialty Markets, on the benefits of getting involved and his tips for writing an engaging submission.
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, including […]
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 reflective […]
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, who has joined […]
