Christopher Niesche

October 23, 2019 | International Edition

Shareholder class actions have increased globally, especially in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

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October 22, 2019 | International Edition

Under the terms of the deal, ConocoPhillips will sell all of its Australian and East Timorese assets, with the exception of its interest in the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) project.

By Christopher Niesche

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October 21, 2019 | International Edition

In an interview with Law.com, Andrew Saker said the merger will help the Australia-based firm pursue its diversification strategy, which aims to reduce risk by seeking more cases and a wider range of case types and increasing funding sources primarily through geographic diversity.

By Christopher Niesche

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October 17, 2019 | International Edition

Ernie van Buuren will join the firm in December from Norton Rose Fulbright, where he has been a partner since 2011.

By Christopher Niesche

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October 15, 2019 | International Edition

The combined firm will have $1.5 billion in capital and 18 offices in 10 countries across the U.S., Canada, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

October 10, 2019 | International Edition

Australia-based Hillary Goodier, head of global technology strategy at Herbert Smith Freehills' Alternative Legal Services, will soon be attending Harvard Business School, where she has been awarded a scholarship to study "Disruptive Innovation."

By Christopher Niesche

7 minute read

October 10, 2019 | International Edition

The team is led by Tim Searle, who has lived and practised in both Australia and the U.K. and has managed claims across six continents, including in the U.S.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 08, 2019 | International Edition

Kane Barnett led Clifford Chance's Australian funds practice.

By Christopher Niesche

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October 08, 2019 | International Edition

Bill Smith has extensive experience in the resolution of complex infrastructure and construction disputes.

By Christopher Niesche

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October 07, 2019 | International Edition

The city-state, which has been working to improve its stature as a destination for international arbitration, is now the third most preferred seat of arbitration in the world and top in the Asia-Pacific, according to a 2018 international arbitration survey.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read