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International law firm Wotton Kearney has strengthened its cyber, data and technology practice with the appointment of a new partner, giving the team the largest regional footprint across APAC among specialist firms in the space.
Wotton Kearney has further accelerated the growth of its cyber, data and technology (CDT) practice with the appointment of Leah Mooney as a partner in its Brisbane office.
With this key appointment, the international firm’s CDT team now boasts the largest regional footprint across the Asia-Pacific region of any specialist firm in the market, further reinforcing its leadership in the rapidly evolving cyber and technology space.
Mooney joins the firm with more than 20 years of specialist experience spanning data protection, privacy, cyber security law, technology governance and incident response, further strengthening its capabilities in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Prior to joining the firm, Mooney led the Pacific technology, cyber and privacy consulting practice at Willis Towers Watson and previously spent more than three years as a director at big four firm KPMG.
Describing her as a “recognised expert” in data protection and technology-related regulation, Wotton Kearney highlighted Mooney’s track record advising on everything from privacy program uplift and AI governance to critical infrastructure, data sharing laws and high-stakes breach response.
Kieran Doyle, head of cyber, data and technology at Wotton-Keary, shared how Mooney’s appointment significantly deepens the firm’s advisory capabilities at a time when organisations are confronting mounting cyber and governance risks in an increasingly fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
“Leah’s experience in data and AI governance further strengthens our ability to assist clients in cyber preparedness and mitigating governance risks in an age where regulation and law is evolving rapidly to keep pace with uptake of new technology, ever increasing the risk surface for our clients,” Doyle said.
“This expanded bench ensures we can support our clients through the full life cycle of cyber and data risk, across legal and advisory, driving real value and resilience outcomes for our clients.”
Commenting on her new role, Mooney described the current CDT landscape as pivotal, highlighting how organisations are navigating unprecedented regulatory, operational, and geopolitical pressures, and expressed her eagerness to support clients through these challenges.
“This is a pivotal time for the cyber, data and technology landscape. Organisations are facing unprecedented geopolitical risks and regulatory, operational and reputational pressures, and I’m passionate about helping clients build maturity, resilience and confidence as they navigate these challenges,” Mooney said.
“WK’s integrated legal and advisory model is exactly what the market needs, and I’m excited to contribute to the firm’s next phase of growth.”
This news comes as the firm rolled out its new advisory arm, a move driven by rising client demand for proactive risk, cyber and regulatory guidance, with the technology division to be led by senior cyber security specialist Matt O’Keefe at the start of the year.
