The group is led by new partner Jacques Jacobs
Wotton Kearney has taken a team of seven financial lines and ESG experts from Clyde & Co.
The team is led by new partner Jacques Jacobs, who makes his return to Wotton Kearney after over 20 years. The rest of the group is composed of special counsel James Read, associate Rachelle Moran, solicitor Aleks Thwaite-Wright, graduate Zoe Janssen, and legal administrative assistants Tess McKinnel and Caitlin Gibbs.
“Jacques and his team are a fantastic fit for Wotton Kearney. His expertise in ESG and other emerging risks will be a huge asset to our clients and our growing team”, financial lines head Andrew Moore said.
Jacobs brings specialist experience in handling matters related to professional indemnity, financial institutions, directors and officers, cyber, and ESG-related risks such as climate change and greenwashing. He has also tackled multi-party litigation and participated in regulatory and disciplinary hearings for insurers and their clients as a defence lawyer.
He commenced his legal career at Wotton Kearney in 2003 before logging stints at DLA Piper, Norton Rose Fulbright and most recently, Clyde & Co.
Jacobs and his team will operate from Wotton Kearney’s Sydney office.
