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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December 12, 2023 | International Edition

HSF, Gilbert + Tobin Advise on $5.8B Australian Healthcare Merger

Chemist Warehouse to Merge with Sigma Healthcare.

By Christopher Niesche

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December 11, 2023 | International Edition

Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Taps Pinsent Masons for New Energy Partner

George Varm joins G+T's Perth Office.

By Christopher Niesche

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December 10, 2023 | International Edition

HFW Poaches Baker McKenzie Climate Lawyer in Sydney

Ruth Dawes latest hire as HFW continues to expand.

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December 08, 2023 | International Edition

Two More Clyde & Co Australian Partners Defect, Join Local Firm

Marcus O'Brien and Jacinta Long join Meridian Lawyers.

By Christopher Niesche

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December 06, 2023 | International Edition

GC of Australian Insurer IAG Leaves after Misconduct Investigation

Peter Horton departs, effective immediately.

By Christopher Niesche

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December 05, 2023 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Hires Partner to Launch Australian Insolvency Practice

Hannah Griffiths and team join from Australian firm.

By Christopher Niesche

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December 04, 2023 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier Advise on $1.4B French Bottle Maker Deal

Australia's Orora buys luxury bottle maker Saverglass for $1.44 billion

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December 03, 2023 | International Edition

Third Clyde & Co Team to Leave Australia Practice in Five Weeks

The firm's current managing partner and insurance head, as well as its former managing partner have also left the firm, taking with them teams of lawyers and staff.

By Christopher Niesche

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