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.
March 30, 2023 | International Edition
Thomson Geer Hires Perth Banking Partner from AllensThomson Geer has been on keen hiring form over the past few months, bringing in lawyers from Eversheds and Clayton Utz, among others.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 28, 2023 | International Edition
Chinese Investment into Australia Facing More Scrutiny, But Lawyers UndeterredMore scrutiny could mean a slowdown in deals. But foreign investment lawyers are convinced that the perception is often worse than the reality.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
March 22, 2023 | International Edition
Australian M&A Activity to Slow in 2023, Gilbert + Tobin SaysHigher debt costs and wider spread between buyers and sellers to weigh on activity.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 22, 2023 | International Edition
Australian M&A Activity to Slow in 2023, Gilbert + Tobin SaysHigher debt costs and wider spread between buyers and sellers to weigh on activity.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 20, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons Offers Australia Staff Five Days Extra Leave to 'Recharge'Staff can now get five weeks' annual leave as the firm aims to 'prioritise their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing'.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 16, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Hires Former Financial Crimes Prosecutor for Sydney OfficeDigital disruption and new technology increase need for specialist advice, firm said.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 14, 2023 | International Edition
Experienced Employment Partner and Former Prosecutor at Workplace Safety Regulator Joins Ashurst in SydneyScarlet Reid has specialized in workplace health and safety and employment law for 25 years.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 14, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Picks Up Australian M&A Partner from PwCThe new partner believes M&A and private equity activity could begin to rebound later this year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 13, 2023 | International Edition
What Private Equity Looks For in Law Firm InvestmentsVery few private equity firms have invested in law firms, and despite some activity in Australia, such investments aren't likely to take off, analysts say. The reason is simple: Few law firms are likely to appeal to investors. There are exceptions, however.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
March 01, 2023 | International Edition
Australian Lawyers Doing More Pro Bono Work, Survey RevealsAll of Australia's largest firms now have a dedicated pro bono manager.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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