The first settlement involving a group costs order (GCO) was approved last week. This marks the next stage in the GCO process, which commenced just over 4 years ago when the new provisions were introduced in Victoria. W+K’s Head of Class Actions Amanda Beattie and associate Natasha Chand cover the latest in this space. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dCTgUpjT
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Clear focus W+K is focused on insurance, risk management and dispute resolution – our business is structured to reflect client product lines and we service all policy types in every market sector. Reflecting the sophisticated market we serve, we also have strong capabilities in the areas of law that complement insurance law, including class action defence, D&O litigation and media law. Clients of all shapes and sizes We work with the world’s largest insurers and reinsurers in the Asia Pacific insurance markets, and many of Australia and New Zealand’s largest blue-chip corporates managing large under deductible insurance programs or self-insuring their business risks. But we don’t just act for market giants. Many of our clients are Lloyd’s syndicates writing insurance business in our region either directly or through coverholders, local underwriting agencies, insurance brokers, TPAs and other insurance market participants. We also act for individual directors and officers, corporations, and organisations facing reputational and other significant risks. Keeping it real Our work often involves helping businesses, organisations and individuals when they’re facing situations that are angst-ridden. Outcomes are uncertain, and reputations, business viability and people’s wellbeing can be at stake. We do everything possible to achieve the best possible outcome, minimise uncertainty and angst for everyone involved, and keep insured’s relationships with their insurers intact – that’s what we mean by keeping it real. Building relationships that last Our emphasis on building relationships that endure is at the core of our business model. Mutual respect, shared goals, investing in the future, and helping make our communities better and fairer binds us together. Forging trusted relationships with our clients, their customers, industry bodies and regulators is embedded in our DNA. It’s non-negotiable.
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We are proud to announce that senior associate Samantha Beattie has been named an Excellence Awardee finalist for the Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year Award in NZ Lawyer’s 2024 New Zealand Law Awards. This is a testament to Sam’s exceptional legal expertise, dedication to her clients, and commitment to excellence. We wish Sam, and all the other finalists, the best of luck at the awards night in November. Find out more about the awards: https://lnkd.in/g-bSvgMc #nzlawawards #legalexcellence #nzlawyer #medicolegal
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Next Friday, 13 September, W+K’s Head of Class Actions Amanda Beattie will be speaking on a panel with Rebecca Jancauskas, JGA Saddler, on ‘Trends, tensions and triumphs in Australian class action litigation’ at AILA Australian Insurance Law Association’s 2024 National Conference. From class actions, court intervention, to recent shareholder actions and what they mean for the future, they will discuss the need to know issues in class action litigation. W+K is proud to be the Session Sponsor. #sunnysideup2024 #AILA #insurancelaw
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W+K’s Managing Partner, Casualty + Operations Charles Simon, GM Transformation + Innovation Artem Nagorskiy, IT Director Alex Clonaris and Head of Digital Enablement Jasmin Abd El Raouf are looking forward to attending the 18th Lawtech Summit this week – the leading legal technology event in Australia. Hosted by Chilli IQ, this year’s summit centres around evolving legal service delivery and making an impact through digital transformation. We’re excited to uncover valuable insights through the programme, which features progressive presentations from industry disruptors, to help us continue to embrace meaningful changes in legal tech. #lawtechsummit #legaltech
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This week, we are proud to sponsor the 2024 New Zealand Insurance Law Association (NZILA) Conference held in Christchurch | Ōtautahi, where industry leaders will come together and explore the future of insurance law. We’re particularly excited to highlight our cyber experts who will be sharing their insights. Joseph Fitzgerald, who heads our New Zealand Cyber, Privacy + Data Security practice, will dive into the world of artificial intelligence. He will explore the implications of AI use in the legal and liability space, AI’s evolving role in the insurance industry, as well as considering AI guidance and regulation. This is a must-attend session if you’re curious about AI and what this might mean for you. Laura Glasson, senior associate from our local Christchurch team, will be part of the legal update panel. She will discuss the concept of bailment rights to data, considering recent global developments and what this might mean for technology professionals in a New Zealand context. Our wider W+K team from across the motu will also be at the conference and look forward to catching up with everyone. #insurancelaw #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence
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Win a trip to a global industry conference worth A$10,000! Do you have a fresh perspective on an insurance market issue that could transform the global Property, Energy & Infrastructure space? Enter W+K’s Turning Point Competition and showcase your expertise on an international stage. Applications close in just one week – don’t miss your chance to make your mark: https://lnkd.in/g4PzKSnT
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Next Wednesday, New Zealand special counsel Murray Grant will be speaking at the Legalwise Seminars’s Education Law Summit, held in Wellington | Te Whanganui a Tara. Drawing on his extensive expertise, Murray will delve into the complexities of managing both long-term and short-term absences resulting from non-work-related injury and illnesses. His presentation will cover topics such as navigating medical incapacity and termination of employment, short-term sporadic absences, and facilitating successful returns to work following an absence due to injury or illness. This session will provide valuable insights for anyone involved in managing workplace health and employment issues. #workplace #employmentlaw #wellington
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Wotton + Kearney is a proud supporter of the campaign for an Australian Human Rights Act. Hosting the Human Rights Law Centre's briefing event, I spoke about how we see through our day to day pro bono work the urgent need for an Australian Human Rights Act to address gaps in protection. For me, the most memorable call came from Rob Hulls, the former Victorian Attorney General who was able to secure the Victorian Charter of Human Rights: "If you want your grandmother in aged care to have the dignity of a shower curtain when she's being bathed, then you want a Human Rights Act" He was referring to a case where the Victorian Charter led to the installation of a shower curtain to guarantee the privacy and dignity of an aged care resident following a routine visit by a Department of Services Officer who noticed carers assisting a client to shower without any privacy screening. Human rights are for all of us. You can sign up here https://lnkd.in/gumWhE6s
Australia is the only liberal democracy without a national human rights act. That's why we hosted a briefing with organisations, lawyers and partners on the campaign for an Australian Human Rights Act. An Australian Human Rights Act would put human rights at the heart of our laws and policies. This is the best chance that we have in a decade of securing a Human Rights Act. Thanks to Rob Hulls for sharing his story of securing a Victorian Charter of Human Rights, and to Wotton + Kearney for partnering with us for the event. Sign up to the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/gumWhE6s
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When it comes to powering the future, asset management poses complex challenges that are crucial for owners and insurers to address. In today’s panel discussion at the Asia Power Forum, Jackie B. Surtani, Shireen Prince, SHOTARO NAGANO and S.J. Machado shed light on important considerations when managing assets in the energy transition, including: – the significant challenges posed by the diverse geography of countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines, with their many unconnected islands, meaning tailored strategies must be developed to effectively manage resources and infrastructure in each region, and – the importance of a long-term perspective when investing in energy assets, with strategic asset management key to mitigating the risk of stranded assets as technology continues to advance. #APF2024 #asiapowerforum #powergeneration #energytransition #renewableenergy
For the next panel discussion, the APF attendees were given an illuminating insight into the world of Asset Management and how this is navigated through the #energytransition. Jackie B. Surtani Asian Development Bank (ADB) first gave the audience a comprehensive overview of their financial support to clients wanting to accelerate their transition. Before we then heard from Shotaro Nagano Shireen Prince and S.J. Machado about their own journeys of transition and how they adequately manage their assets accordingly. Thank you all for your contributions #APF2024 #Asiapowerforum #energytransition
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There’s a lot to unpack from Anders Røpke and Morten Handberg from Wind Power LAB’s session at the Asia Power Forum! Thank you both for sharing your technical expertise with us. Some crucial points were highlighted: – wind turbines are now reaching heights of 140 metres, causing increased structural fatigue in the blades – turbine certifications have not kept pace with these changes and present a commercial risk for owners and insurers by not taking the complete spectrum of fatigue forces into account – the biggest threats to offshore wind blades are manufacturing defects, lightning strikes, and challenging operational conditions, and – while bigger is better from a LCOE point of view, the operational reality can be extremely costly. #APF2024 #asiapowerforum #powergeneration #offshorewind
Morten Handberg is now on the stage providing the audience with a comprehensive overview of offshore wind lifetime effects on overdrive. The level of detail and knowledge is remarkable. Thank you for your contribution Morten. #APF2024 #asiapowerforum #offshorewindturbines
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