Insurance

Wotton + Kearney

Client Satisfaction

The insurance team at Wotton + Kearney is jointly led by chief executive partner David Kearney and managing partners Cain Jackson and Charles Simon. The team are market-leaders who regularly advise insurers on the full range of litigations and related contentious matters. Class actions specialist Amanda Beattie is an outstanding class actions defence lawyer and commercial litigator, while Richard Leder heads the firm’s commercial litigation practice and is known for his defamation litigation and dispute resolution expertise. Head of financial lines Andrew Moore has acted for insurers and their insureds for over 25 years, with a particular focus on directors and officers liability and professional indemnity claims, while Adam Chylek leads claims against insurers regarding significant property, energy and infrastructure losses. Head of general liability Belinda Henningham regularly acts in high-profile public and product liability and recall, general liability, and property damage claims across a wide range of industries. Head of health Chris Spain represents medical practitioners, allied health professionals and healthcare organisations in the full range of legal issues affecting the sector, while Chris Mossman is versed in workplace disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Wotton + Kearney are well resourced to meet any and all challenges thrown up by the insurance industry. No matter what the circumstances or complexities of a specific claim, Wotton + Kearney have the team set up to assist with exceptional turn around times.’
'Reliability is an important key difference with Wotton + Kearney. That's what you get with partners such as Andrew Moore. He provides excellent national coverage, and they have partners who have an intimate knowledge of the local litigation environment and legislation.’
‘Some of the deepest depth in the cyber and privacy space. Partners and solicitors who get the needs of insurers as clients.’
‘Many of the firms lawyers look to collaborate with all key stakeholders in a matter. This brings out the best from all sides to deliver the best outcome for the ultimate insurer clients. Other law firms tend to isolate themselves and attempt to own the whole process.’
‘They have highly capable lawyers who lead the practice groups who are commercially savvy and look to deliver outcomes other than formal dispute processes.’
‘As the firm is insurance focused, it has an excellent understanding of the industry and the challenges we face. ’
‘Industry leader and benchmark for all other insurance law firms.’