Wotton + Kearney has appointed specialist litigator Nick Martin to its firm as a special counsel for its cybersecurity advisory practice.  

Mr Martin joins the firm after 10 years at EY Law, where he also served as a special counsel. In his new role, he will initially advise on cyber readiness, data and privacy risk, and strategic technologies before expanding to other sectors.   

Wotton + Kearney has also hired James Stavridis as a senior associate for its cyber and technology practice, where he will work on technology liability claims.   

The firm says the hires come as it continues to grow the presence of its cyber division and its overall operations across Australia and New Zealand.