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.
June 12, 2023 | International Edition
Australia's HWL Ebsworth Refusing to Pay Ransom to HackersRussia-linked ALPHV claims to have client and employee information.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 05, 2023 | International Edition
Australia-UK Trade Agreement Paves Way for Lawyers to Work in Both CountriesA separate free-trade agreement between New Zealand and the U.K. is expected to lead to a similar outcome between those two nations.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
June 05, 2023 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Grows Antitrust Team with Sydney Partner HireElizabeth Richmond joins from Australian firm Clayton Utz.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 04, 2023 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Digital and Risk Advisory Partners in AustraliaTakes lawyers from DLA Piper and Crown Resorts
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 02, 2023 | International Edition
M&A Partner Neil Pathak Resigns from Australia's Gilbert + TobinNeil Pathak is expected to join Ashurst.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 31, 2023 | International Edition
Law Firms in Australia Remain Confident as Economy SlowsThe heat has come out of the "frenzied" hiring market compared with a year ago, and lawyers say hiring and pay increases are now at a more "normal" level.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
May 25, 2023 | International Edition
Australian Government Introduces Ethics Clauses for Suppliers, Including Law FirmsThe move comes in response to the tax advice scandal engulfing the Australian arm of consulting giant PwC, and requires that government contracts include "Notification of Significant Event Clauses."
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 24, 2023 | International Edition
Clayton Utz Takes 3-Lawyer Litigation Team From DLA PiperPartner Matt Spain joins the Australian firm after three years at DLA Piper.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 22, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters to Conduct Independent Investigation Into PwC Australia Tax ScandalAustralian Sen. Deborah O'Neill told Parliament earlier this month that the scandal has global implications, and that the deception was known by at least 53 PwC partners and employees.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
May 21, 2023 | International Edition
HFW Plans to Double Size in Australia Over Next 3 to 4 YearsHFW Australia is the firm's third-largest practice globally, after London and Hong Kong, and accounts for almost 15% of the firm's total annual revenue.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
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