Wotton Kearney
About Wotton Kearney
Wotton Kearney is a respected presence in 7 local jurisdictions in AU, with 33 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ and 3 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2009, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Construction / Infrastructure Law
- Entertainment Law
- Insurance Law
- Legal Malpractice Litigation
- Medical Negligence
- Non-Profit / Charities Law
- Product Liability Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Litigation
- Shipping and Maritime Law
- Transportation Law
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Wotton Kearney's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in Australia:
- Adelaide, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
- Canberra, Australia
- Hobart, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Perth, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
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Recognized Lawyers at Wotton Kearney
Tony practises in the firm's Insurance and Government Groups and has worked with the government sector for more than 35 years. He is an accredited mediator and has appeared on the Best Lawyers in Australia list for Government since 2013. What he does Tony assists government and private sector clients with litigated and non-litigated claims in tort or under statutory schemes. He has acted in equity and civil claims as well as for clients in administrative law, employment, health and safety, an...
Chanel is an experienced litigator and negotiator, specialising in defence of national liability disputes across the casualty, catastrophic injury, and property space. She has extensive experience acting behalf of public liability insurers, their insureds, corporate insureds, and public authorities including local councils. It is through the total understanding of the insurer and the insured’s business that she can tailor and deliver enhanced services, including efficient claims outcome...
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