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.
April 17, 2024 | International Edition
Lawyers See Positive Outlook for Mergers & Acquisitions in AustraliaThey will face more hurdles, however, as Australian regulators, like their counterparts in many other countries and regions around the world, increase their scrutiny of M&A deals.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
April 16, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Pacific Moves: K&L Gates Hires Partner in Australia, Kennedys and Campbells Add to Asia Partner RanksKennedys has added a new partner from RPC in Singapore, while K&L Gates hires an M&A partner from JWS.
By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
April 15, 2024 | International Edition
Deloitte Hires Former DLA Piper Partner Melinda Upton in AustraliaThe accounting firm says it aims to provide "multidisciplinary solutions".
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 11, 2024 | International Edition
Head of Climate Change at Australia's Minter Ellison Departs for ConsultancyExecutives are increasingly grappling with emerging risks and opportunities from climate change.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 09, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Wotton + Kearney Debuts in Asia With 2 Partners From Kennedys SingaporeThe insurance firm's expansion follows a share sale to a private equity investor two years ago.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 09, 2024 | International Edition
Tickle v Giggle: The Australian Court Case Testing the Nature of GenderDefendant says the case is taking a stand for women's safe spaces.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
April 08, 2024 | International Edition
Baker, Ashurst Advise on $1.1B Australian Convenience Store DealAustralia owners sell 7-Eleven back to Japanese parent.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 04, 2024 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Bets on Energy Transition and Infrastructure Build for Australia ExpansionThe U.K.-headquartered firm has taken several teams from other firms in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
April 04, 2024 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Hires Technology Partner in AustraliaThe firm says digital transformation, AI and cyber risks are changing rapidly.
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
April 03, 2024 | International Edition
K&L Gates Brings in Australian Corporate Team from Local RivalThe third partner hire this year takes the Australian total to 76.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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