Cheryl Phillips > Wotton + Kearney > Adelaide, Australia > Lawyer Profile

Wotton + Kearney
Level 1
25 Grenfell Street Adelaide
SA 5000
Australia

Work Department

General Liability

Position

Cheryl has broad insurance law experience and is highly regarded for her expertise in large personal injury claims (including defending ReturnToWorkSA recovery claims), complex liability claims, CTP and dust diseases litigation. She also has expertise in product liability claims, life insurance and sensitive claims.

Cheryl is known for her ability to achieve cost-effective resolutions in matters that range from volume personal injury and product liability claims through to catastrophic injury and other significant claims involving complex causation and apportionment issues.

She has been listed in Best Lawyers Australia (Insurance) since 2010.

Lawyer Rankings

Australia > Insurance

Wotton + Kearney is recommended for general liability, financial lines and complex property, energy and construction claims. It’s also growing its capabilities in cyber insurance, general liability and class actions with the recruitment of Amanda Beattie (from King & Wood Mallesons) and Cheryl Phillips (from Minter Ellison), both in early 2023. Name partner and chief executive David Kearney and Cain Jackson, who is head of financial lines, are the group’s key senior partners. Andrew Moore is an expert in D&O and financial institution claims, management liability issues and environment claims. Charles Simon is well placed to advise on catastrophic losses, and building and construction-related incidents, as is Adam Chylek for indemnity disputes.