As one of the first true legal boutiques in Australia with a focus on one industry, in November this year. W+K has worked with national insurers and their corporate insureds based in Western Australia for over 10 years. Establishing an office in Perth will further strengthen our service offering to the insurance market, a large […]
Wotton Kearney, in partnership with the Australian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG), is pleased to announce the launch of the annual W+K APIG Scholarship aimed at supporting the career development of a young insurance professional in Australia practising in professional indemnity and financial lines insurance. The scholarship recognises an outstanding contribution to the industry by a […]
Congratulations to the W+K team on being named finalists in the Insurance Team of the Year and Boutique Law Firm of the Year categories at the 2015 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards. The awards recognise individual excellence in the law and also celebrate trailblazers in legal business that have challenged traditional models and found a […]
As one of the first true legal boutiques in Australia with a focus on one industry, Wotton Kearney is delighted to announce that we will open a Perth office in November this year. W+K has worked with national insurers and their corporate insureds based in Western Australia for over 10 years. Establishing an office in […]
On 13 May, the High Court handed down its long-anticipated decision in Wealthsure Pty Ltd v Selig [2015] HCA 18 (Wealthsure). The High Court’s decision resolves the uncertainty arising out of two conflicting Federal Court decisions regarding the application of the proportionate liability provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act), where multiple causes of […]
Wotton Kearney has been featured in the 100th issue of Australian Pro Bono News. “Great profile in the 100th issue of Australian Pro Bono News about Wotton Kearney’s pro bono and CSR program. It’s a real privilege to head up the program and I look forward to continuing to develop Wotton Kearney’s pro bono contribution.” […]
We are delighted to announce the following senior promotions effective 1 July 2015, further strengthening our national team of insurance law and disputes specialists. We welcome Karen Jones to the partnership. Since joining W+K in 2005, Karen has been instrumental in the development and success of relationships with our Public & Products Liability clients. She […]
Congratulations to the Wotton Kearney team for being named Insurance Specialist Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Australasian Law Awards.
Congratulations to the W+K team for being named as a Finalist in the 2015 Australasian Law Awards “Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year”. These awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in each award category. Our selection as a finalist is as a result of a process that began in January this year with the firm’s […]
Cyber attacks have become common place across the business landscape in the last decade and with recent attacks focused on Australia, one leading law firm has released its advice on what to do after a data breach. With high profile cases across the United States, and the hacking of Aussie Travel Cover earlier this year, […]
