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.
July 19, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Expands in South Africa With 13 HiresThe firm has lured two partners away from other international firms in Johannesburg.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 18, 2019 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Australia Plans to Double in Size in Next Three YearsAustralia managing partner Scott Harris said the firm hopes to have about 15 partners across its Australia offices.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
July 18, 2019 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Australia Plans to Double in Size in Next Three YearsAustralia managing partner Scott Harris said the firm hopes to have about 15 partners across its Australia offices.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
July 16, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Hires Former Deutsche Bank General Counsel to Join Australian PracticeThe hire comes at a time of heightened interest in financial services regulation in Australia following a government investigation that found gross misconduct and dishonesty in many parts of the financial sector, including in Australia's major banks.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 16, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Hires Former Deutsche Bank General Counsel to Join Australian PracticeThe hire comes at a time of heightened interest in financial services regulation in Australia following a government investigation that found gross misconduct and dishonesty in many parts of the financial sector, including in Australia's major banks.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 15, 2019 | International Edition
Why Do Some Australian Firms Shun Tie-Ups and Prefer to Go It Alone?A host of Australian firms have merged with Big Law and Magic Circle firms in recent years. But some firms argue they are better off remaining independent.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
July 15, 2019 | International Edition
DLA Piper Bolsters Australian Projects Practice With Double Partner HiresOwen Hayford joins from PwC and Jonathan Stafford joins from Colin Biggers & Paisley.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 12, 2019 | International Edition
Google Gets Preliminary Win in Australian Defamation FightAt a scheduling hearing Friday, the justice hearing the case said a contempt order issued against the tech company should be stayed ahead of a hearing on July 26 about whether it should have been made.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 12, 2019 | International Edition
Google Gets Preliminary Win in Australian Defamation FightAt a scheduling hearing Friday, the justice hearing the case said a contempt order issued against the tech company should be stayed ahead of a hearing on July 26 about whether it should have been made.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 10, 2019 | International Edition
MinterEllison Partner Dies in Cycling AccidentAnton Hermann had been director of pro bono & community investment at MinterEllison since 2004
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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