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Christopher Niesche

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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February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Asia Moves: Japanese Boutique Adds Baker McKenzie Veteran, Korea's Yulchon Appoints Former Prosecutor, Australian Practices Bolster With Trio

MinterEllison, Dentons and Ashurst have added to their partner ranks in Australia while regional Asian firms continue to hire from international counterparts.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

February 04, 2024 | International Edition

Two More Technology Partners Leave Norton Rose Fulbright for A&O 

Four technology partners have left for the magic circle firm in recent months.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

February 02, 2024 | International Edition

NRF Hires Regulatory and Disputes Partner in Melbourne

Kimberley MacKay is the second partner hire for Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia this week.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 30, 2024 | International Edition

Finance Partner Leaves HSF to Join Clifford Chance in Sydney

Nikki Smythe second HSF partner to leave for Clifford Chance in recent months.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 30, 2024 | International Edition

Fund Management Leader Joins Norton Rose Fulbright in Sydney

Liz Hastilow comes from First Sentire Investors.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 29, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Allens Adds to IP Practice with Partner Hire

Melbourne-based Natasha Burns joins from her own firm.

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read

January 24, 2024 | International Edition

Two Partners Return to Australia's Gilbert + Tobin from White & Case

Nirangjan Nagarajah and Christopher Flynn rejoin Australian corporate firm.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 22, 2024 | International Edition

KWM, HSF, Corrs Advise on $1.1B Takeover of Australian Lithium Explorer

Australian firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising lithium explorer Azure Minerals while KWM and HSF are advising the buyers.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 22, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Away MoFo's Funds Partner in Singapore, Adds Another in Sydney

Jason Nelms joins from Morrison Foerster while Claudine Salameh joins from Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 21, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Financial Regulator to Keep Lawyers Busy in 2024

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has indicated it will bring more investigations and court actions this year.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read