Insurance Defence

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.

"Wotton Kearney is a very customer-focussed firm who understands what its clients need and tries to provide that, rather than impose its thoughts on the process."

"The team is reliable, service-based, practical and effectively manages claims, the customer relationship and various litigation steps."

Wotton Kearney acted for Balaska in defence of the proceedings brought by the Australian Communications and Media Authority against it and its director for an alleged breach of the Do Not Call Register Act 2006 (Cth).

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 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's advocacy is excellent. He has good relations with the market in the insurance industry as well." "Cain is very impressive at distilling complex problems and supporting his junior staff and has a commercial approach to disputes."

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. "Adam is exceptional in the property, construction and energy space."

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. "He is responsive and has good relations with the market in insurance industry as well."

Belinda Henningham 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 a pleasure to work with, intelligent and professional at all times." "Belinda is good at analysing complex matters and makes them easy to understand for policy response."