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Wotton + Kearney Offices
LEVEL 26, 85 CASTLEREAGH STREET
SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Australia
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Australia > Insurance Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
David Kearney; Cain Jackson; Charles Simon; Adam Chylek
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team collaborate well and the partners allow access to associate lawyers. This is important for development and future pipeline of legal professionals.’
Key clients
AIG
Allianz
AXA XL
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Chubb Insurance Australia
DUAL Australia
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM)
Zurich Australian Insurance
Work highlights
- Acting for the Sydney Olympic Park Authority in the Opal Tower class action proceedings.
- Acting for a large global market of more than 20 insurers that provided the Contract Works project insurance for the construction of the onshore facilities for Inpex’s Ichthys LNG project in Darwin.
- Defending representative proceedings brought in the Supreme Court of NSW on behalf of potentially thousands of owners of residential lots at Spring Farm, NSW.
Australia > Data protection Tier 4
Kieran Doyle heads up the cyber, privacy and data security team at Wotton + Kearney from Sydney; he is ‘a leading cyber coverage lawyer’ who works across multiple jurisdictions on a range of cyber incident response matters. The team has a dedicated cyber incident hotline and particular experience using AI tools to support clients. Alongside incident response work, the team provides privacy advice, including in regards to regulatory investigations.Practice head(s):
Kieran Doyle
Other key lawyers:
Nicole Gabryk
Testimonials
‘Kieran Doyle is approachable and is seen as a leading cyber coverage lawyer in our market.’
‘Up to speed on legal developments, fast to respond, with bench depth on team that allows them to handle multiple matters at once. These are professionals you want to work with.’
‘The data protection and cyber security team at Wotton+Kearney are leaders in the field. What truly sets them apart is their ability to explain complex concepts to their clients, putting them at ease at what can be an overwhelming time. Coupled with this, the team have excellent technical understanding in addition to their legal expertise.’
‘Kieran Doyle heads the practice, and goes beyond just providing legal advice.’
‘The team at Wotton + Kearney are incredibly supportive during substantial and major incidents.’
‘Lead partner Kieran Doyle is amazing, no answer was unexplained.’
Australia > Transport: shipping Tier 4
Naraya Lamart leads the group at Wotton + Kearney, which is described as ‘an excellent team, developing a real name in the market’, which will ‘always go beyond to arrive at the right contractual answer’. The team has a strong marine insurance practice and has experience acting in a range of proceedings, including hull and machinery, P&I, FD&D, cargo, freight forwarder and marina operator liability claims. On the regulatory side, Richard Howard is highlighted for his capabilities in negotiating with port authorities and regulators.Practice head(s):
Naraya Lamart
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Naraya Lamart and the team will always go beyond to arrive at the right contractual answer. Her ethics and ability to see through any complexity is brilliant.’
‘Naraya Lamart is establishing herself in the market.’
‘An excellent team, developing a real name in the market.’
Key clients
Chubb Insurance Australia
Zurich Australian Insurance
QBE
NTI
AM&T
Australia > Dispute resolution: class actions
Australia > Dispute resolution: litigation
Solicitor Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Amanda Beattie | Amanda Beattie is the Head of Class Actions. She is an outstanding… | View Profile | |
Adam Chylek | Adam is the Head of Property, Energy + Infrastructure. He is consistently… | View Profile | |
Kieran Doyle | Kieran is the Head of Cyber + Technology. He is often the… | View Profile | |
David Kearney | David Kearney co-founded the firm in 2002. The vision then was to… | View Profile | |
Andrew Moore | Andrew is the Head of Financial Lines. He has acted for insurers… | View Profile | |
Charles Simon | Charles is the Managing Partner of Casualty + Operations. He also works… | View Profile |
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