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.
February 19, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Hires Luke Barrett to Lead Pension Funds TeamLuke Barrett was previously general counsel at Australian pension funds firm UniSuper
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 15, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Hamilton Locke Adds Clifford Chance Veteran and Former Corrs PartnerThe Australian firm has hired Time Grave and Alistair Newton.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 14, 2024 | International Edition
Gavin MacLaren to Lead Australia's Corrs Chambers Westgarth Until 2033The extension is a reflection of the firm's success under MacLaren's leadership, Corrs chairman Stephen Price said.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 12, 2024 | International Edition
Australian Senator Criticizes PwC Over Failure to Publish Tax Scandal ReportThe senator says PwC is hiding behind legal privilege.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
February 12, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Acquires Perth Legal PracticeThe move marks a period of continued expansion for the firm in Western Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 11, 2024 | International Edition
Former PwC Australia Partner Sues Firm Over Pension PaymentsPwC said the partner forfeited his posttermination payments when he went to DLA Piper, which PwC deemed a "major competitor."
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
February 07, 2024 | International Edition
Former PwC Australia Partners Prepare Class Action Against the FirmPartners who left after tax scandal are joining the class action.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 06, 2024 | International Edition
8 Years Out, Olympic Games Projects Add to Demand for Lawyers in AustraliaAt this rate, lawyers and recruiters are wondering if enough lawyers will be found to meet growing demand in Brisbane, the city designated host to the 2032 Olympic Games.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
February 06, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Corrs Chambers Westgarth Advises in $1.4B Gold Miner MergerIf successful, the deal will create the fifth largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 05, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Government-Owned Broadcasting Network Taps US Firm Seyfarth Shaw to Defend It in Wrongful Dismissal Case Involving Israel-Hamas Social Media PostsThe plaintiff alleges that the public broadcaster systemically discriminates against people with Arab or Muslim backgrounds as well as other people of color.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
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