Christopher Niesche

Christopher Niesche is the Australia correspondent for Law.com International. He covers the business of law in Australia and writes about lawyers, global and domestic law firms and in-house law departments. He also covers Australian regulatory matters. He can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter: @ChrisNiesche.

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August 13, 2019 | International Edition

Australia's JWS Hires Longtime Corporate Partner From Herbert Smith Freehills

Simon Haddy specialises in transactions in the infrastructure, logistics and utilities sectors.

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read

August 13, 2019 | Law.com

Dentons’ New Zealand Expansion Marks Atypical Move

The firm's plan to set up shop by merging with local firm Kensington Swan will make it just the second foreign law firm there, after DLA Piper.

By Christopher Niesche

7 minute read

August 13, 2019 | International Edition

Dentons' New Zealand Expansion Marks Atypical Move

The firm's plan to set up shop by merging with local firm Kensington Swan will make it just the second global law firm there, after DLA Piper.

By Christopher Niesche

7 minute read

August 12, 2019 | International Edition

Australian Firm Corrs Advises on A$5.4 Billion Rail Project

The project will enable additional rail network capacity to operate higher frequency public transport.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

August 12, 2019 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Hires Two Partners From Norton Rose Fulbright for Australian Projects Team

Pinsent Masons has added 12 infrastructure and energy lawyers across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in recent weeks.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

August 08, 2019 | International Edition

Litigation Funder IMF Bentham Looks to Differentiate Itself After Negative Report on Burford Capital

The Australia-based litigation funder is seeking to draw a distinction between itself and U.K.-based rival Burford Capital, which a well-known short-seller has called "a poor business masquerading as a great one."

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

August 07, 2019 | International Edition

KWM, Weil, Simpson Thacher and Allens Advise on Campbell Soup Biscuit Sale to KKR

The deal involves KKR acquiring Arnott's Biscuits, an iconic Biscuit brand in Australia, as well as Campbell's simple meals and snacking brands and its manufacturing operations in several markets.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read