Wotton + Kearney: Leading Insurance & Risk Legal Specialists

Wotton Kearney is Asia Pacific's leading insurance and risk legal business, specialising in complex insurance and reinsurance matters across the region. The firm partners with forward-thinking insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and corporates to solve their greatest challenges through innovative legal solutions. With over 800 professionals including 90+ partners spanning 11 offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand, Wotton Kearney has established itself as the go-to firm for local, global, and London market insurers dealing with complex issues.

The firm's expertise encompasses complex property, energy and infrastructure claims, general liability matters including product liability and public liability, financial lines including D&O and professional liability claims, and cyber, privacy and technology issues. Wotton Kearney also maintains specialist teams in government advisory, healthcare, marine and transport, media and defamation, workplace and safety, as well as commercial litigation and class actions. The firm operates a 24/7 cyber incident response hotline and has developed innovative services like (b)REACH for streamlined breach notifications.

Founded in 2002 by David Kearney and Phillip Wotton, the firm has grown from a modest Sydney start-up to a dynamic regional powerhouse. Wotton Kearney's commitment to excellence is reflected in its recognition as "Law Firm of the Year" for Insurance Law in Best Law Firms – Australia for two consecutive years. The firm's values of focusing on the main game, having each other's back, and being real guide their approach to building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across the Asia Pacific region.