Wotton Kearney has achieved 20 practice and individual lawyer rankings across its Australia and New Zealand offices in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s latest rankings. This includes a new ranking for Data Protection in Australia (Tier 4) and recognition as a ‘firm to watch’ for Dispute Resolution: Class Actions and Dispute Resolution: Litigation in Australia, reflecting the firm’s increased focus on these practice areas.
Wotton Kearney has also maintained its status as a Tier 1 Insurance law firm in both Australia and New Zealand, with clients saying: “W+K provides a complete insurance service for every discreet aspect of insurance capability with experts in every field.”
The firm also maintained its Tier 4 ranking in Transport: Shipping, with clients saying: “An excellent team, developing a real name in the market.” In regard to Wotton Kearney’s Data Protection practice, clients say: “[They are] up to speed on legal developments, fast to respond, with bench depth on team that allows them to handle multiple matters at once. These are professionals you want to work with.”
Individual rankings across the firm include:
Hall of fame
- Antony Holden, Wellington
Leading individuals
- Andrew Moore, Sydney
- Cain Jackson, Melbourne
- Caroline Laband, Auckland
- David Kearney, Sydney
- Mathew Francis, Auckland
- Peter Leman, Wellington
Next generation partners
- Misha Henaghan, Auckland
- Rebecca Scott, Auckland
- Richard Flinn, Wellington
Rising stars
- Andrew Moore, Auckland
- Hugh King, Auckland
- Matthew Booth, Wellington
- Shane Swinerd, Wellington
Full rankings for The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 can be found here.