Praised for ‘great depth and strength’, Wotton + Kearney is highlighted for its capabilities in cybercrime, IP data loss issues, and regulatory investigations. In Sydney, Kieran Doyle and Nicole Gabryk are lauded for their ’blend of capability, ability to speak to clients, and commerciality.’ Other key members of the team include Melbourne-based Ellie Brooks, and Rebecca Wilson who is based in Brisbane.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The Wotton+Kearney team has a no-nonsense approach to tackling cybersecurity and data protection matters. The team lives and breathes their passion for helping others and is always available to take questions.'
  • 'They have a wealth of knowledge that they are always more than happy to share. They go above and beyond to ensure their client feels heard and secure.'
  • 'The team has great depth of experience and truly understands the local landscape as part of a global system. There is a clear passion in the team for nurturing and developing new talent, which is vital to building the bench strength the market needs in this rapidly expanding area.'
  • 'We love working with them. They are so personable and anticipate our needs. Kieran Doyle and Nicole Gabryk stand out.'
  • 'Kieran Doyle has a great understanding and knowledge of the industry, and Nicole Gabryk has exceptional communication skills. They both lead teams in an exemplary way.'
  • 'Kieran Doyle and Nicole Gabryk are exceptional for their blend of capability, ability to speak to clients, and commerciality.'
  • 'Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Rebecca Wilson, and Ellie Brooks, have been amazing to work with on the Australia front. They inspire the teams they work with to provide high-level care and achieve outstanding results, time and time again.'
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Key clients

  • AIG
  • AXA XL
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
  • DUAL
  • Liberty Specialty Markets
  • Chubb
  • QBE
  • Beazley
  • Emergence Insurance
  • Delta Insurance

Work highlights

  • Acted for 16 clients of HWL Ebsworth that had their data impacted as a result of a third party ransomware attack.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kieran Doyle

Other key lawyers

Nicole Gabryk, Ellie Brooks, Rebecca Wilson, Stephen Morrissey