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Wotton Kearney

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Wotton Kearney

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Clients (8)

  • AIG
  • AXA XL
  • BHSI
  • Chubb Insurance
  • DUAL Australia
  • Liberty Specialty Markets
  • Zurich
  • More than 20 London Underwriters (Lloyd’s of London)

Industries (13)

  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Cyber & Technology
  • Energy, Mining & Power
  • Financial Institutions
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial & Commercial Property
  • Manufacturing & Consumer Goods
  • Marine & Transport
  • Professions & Business Services
  • Public Sector & Education
  • Retail & Labour Hire
  • Small Medium Enterprises
  • Sports, Leisure & Entertainment

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Insurance - Australia

What the Team is Known For

Wotton Kearney is a well-regarded insurance powerhouse acting for major insurers on big-ticket disputes, including public and product liability, financial lines and professional indemnity matters. The team is experienced in claims involving the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors, among others. The firm possesses an impressive trans-Tasman footprint, maintaining nine offices across Australia and New Zealand, augmented by access to overseas markets, including those in London and Europe and across Asia, through an alliance with other specialist firms. The insurance team is active in such specialist areas as subrogated recoveries, cyber risk, class actions and medical malpractice, and especially noted for its niche expertise concerning the impact of insurance-related issues on the entertainment, leisure and sports sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Wotton Kearney acted for various defendants in DTZ Worldwide v AIG Australia and Others [2025] NSWC 12. The dispute involved a claim under warranty and indemnity policies held with a tower of insurers.

Strengths

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  • The Wotton Kearney lawyers are very dedicated to providing good quality legal services. They know their clients, are great at what they do, and are pragmatic.

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  • The team at Wotton Kearney has a strong track record of handling complex matters.

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  • Wotton Kearney distinguishes itself from other firms through a combination of deep technical expertise, commercial acumen and a highly responsive client service model.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Kearney
    David Kearney

    David Kearney

    David Kearney is the firm's co-founder and CEO and commands great market respect. He continues to oversee the operations of the firm's Australian and New Zealand operations from the Sydney office, drawing on the experience acquired in over 25 years' practice in the commercial insurance space.
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  • Cain Jackson
    Cain Jackson

    Cain Jackson

    Cain Jackson is based in Melbourne and is noted for his representation of leading financial services providers and other clients in class actions, D&O liability and other professional indemnity issues.

    • Cain is super commercial.

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    • Cain Jackson is a highly sophisticated operator with a deep understanding of what insurers need.

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  • Adam Chylek
    Adam Chylek

    Adam Chylek

    Adam Chylek commands widespread market recognition for his work in the insurance space, particularly where property-related matters are concerned. He is also noted for his experience in the handling of insurance issues arising from such natural disasters as the Christchurch earthquakes or Queensland floods.
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  • Andrew Moore
    Andrew Moore

    Andrew Moore

    Andrew Moore is based in Sydney and focuses on insurance defence issues, including D&O and professional indemnity matters and environmental liability issues, often acting for construction, engineering or financial services sector clients.

    • Andrew Moore is very approachable and responsive. He is a safe pair of hands for complex matters.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Andrew Moore is a superior lawyer who is committed to great quality work and good customer service. He is practical and commercial.

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  • Belinda Henningham
    Belinda Henningham

    Belinda Henningham

    Belinda Henningham is the head of general liability at the firm. She acts extensively for both insurers and insureds in the defence of public and product liability claims of all sizes, her expertise extending across a comprehensive range of both personal injury and property damage issues.

    • Belinda is the national head of Liability for a reason. Her ability to manage a situation appropriately and assist us in advancing difficult situations to completion is unparalleled.

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    • Belinda Henningham is one of our absolute go-to lawyers for general liability work.

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