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Insurance Defence - Australia

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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David Kearney
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David Kearney
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Eminent Practitioners
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.
Cain Jackson
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Cain Jackson
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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.

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

Adam Chylek
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Adam Chylek
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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.
Andrew Moore
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Andrew Moore
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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.

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

Belinda Henningham
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Belinda Henningham
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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.

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

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Australia

Insurance

David Kearney
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David Kearney
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Eminent Practitioners
Cain Jackson
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Cain Jackson
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Band 1
Adam Chylek
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Adam Chylek
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Band 2
Andrew Moore
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Andrew Moore
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Band 2
Belinda Henningham
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Belinda Henningham
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Band 4

Members

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Catherine Power

Charles Simon

Paul Spezza

William Robinson

Clients

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AIG

AXA XL

BHSI

Chubb Insurance

DUAL Australia

Liberty Specialty Markets

More than 20 London Underwriters (Lloyd’s of London)

Zurich

Industries

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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