Wotton Kearney is a useful practice for those seeking policy drafting and coverage advice, as well as litigated and non-litigated insurance matters. The team also has experience with insolvency matters within the maritime industry. Naraya Lamart manages a broad practice which includes contentious and strategic advisory work. Aisha Lala is a key name for property and liability claims. James Cooper joined the practice in March 2024 from Clyde & Co LLP.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Building marine expertise in Brisbane and Sydney.' 

  • ‘Naraya Lamart is approachable and responsive. Joseph Nicholls has practical experience having worked in secondments.' 

  • ‘There is depth to the team and that's needed for having multiple pathways of contact and ways of working, e.g formal advice, ad hoc discussions etc.’

  • ‘Naraya Lamart has significant expertise in matters involving marine and transport issues. Naraya is a good listener and provides comprehensive advice that leaves no questions for further enquiry.' 

  • ‘An excellent shipping team.’

  • ‘Aisha Lala is a very capable and switched-on lawyer. Naraya Lamart is well connected and highly regarded.’

Key clients

  • Chubb Insurance
  • Zurich Insurance
  • QBE Insurance
  • National Transport Insurance
  • AM&T

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Naraya Lamart

Other key lawyers

Aisha Lala, James Cooper, Marcus Saw, Joseph Nicholls