Wotton Kearney
About Wotton Kearney
Wotton Kearney is a leading law firm with 36 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2009. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Wotton Kearney has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Class Action Litigation, Litigation, Medical Negligence, and Product Liability Litigation .
Wotton Kearney also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Wotton Kearney has 31 rankings in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Class Action Litigation, Construction / Infrastructure Law, Defamation and Media Law, Entertainment Law, Government Practice, Health and Aged Care Law, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation, Litigation, Medical Negligence, Non-Profit / Charities Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation , Professional Malpractice Litigation, Shipping and Maritime Law, and Transportation Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*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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