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 10, 2023 | International Edition
Women Taking More Partner Positions in Australian Firms, But Still Lag Men35% of partner or principal positions held by women in Australia's largest state.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 10, 2023 | International Edition
PwC Global Legal Head to Leave in Near Future, New Australian Leader SaysAustralian general counsel Meredith Beatty also to leave.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 09, 2023 | International Edition
'Never Be Comfortable': Gilbert + Tobin's Chair Discusses His Law Firm's Success and His Continued Optimism Even as Australia's Economy SlowsDanny Gilbert founded Gilbert + Tobin 35 years ago. This year he stepped down as managing partner of the firm, which is now one of the top law firms in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
July 06, 2023 | International Edition
Bird & Bird Makes Third Partner Hire in Australia in a MonthChris Clarke and his team join from Australian firm Watson Mangioni.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 05, 2023 | International Edition
Want to Drive an Electric Vehicle? In Australia, Law Firms Aim to Retain Talent With Appealing PerksThe crazed competition for talent at Australian law firms has died down since last year. But firms are now focused on retaining talent.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
July 04, 2023 | International Edition
HSF Hires Tax Advisory Partner from DeloittePrior to joining Deloitte in 2014, James Pettigrew spent over 20 years at Greenwoods, Herbert Smith Freehills' former affiliate tax advisory firm.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 03, 2023 | International Edition
Australia's JWS Hires Disputes and Insolvency Partner from Jones DayThe Australian firm expects uptick in insolvency work.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 03, 2023 | International Edition
K&L Gates Appoints Jason Opperman to Lead Australian OfficesNick Nichola, who has led the firm's Australian practice for over 18 years, will remain a partner at K&L Gates.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 29, 2023 | International Edition
Australia's Real Estate Group CBRE Appoints New Regional GCLeah Boyd replaces Betty Ivanoff, who left to join casino rival.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 29, 2023 | International Edition
Australian In-House Lawyers Expect to Send More Work to Firms, Survey FindsSeven in 10 respondents said lawyers should spend time working for a law firm before they commence their in-house careers.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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