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.
January 30, 2023 | International Edition
K&L Gates Takes 4-Lawyer Team from Australia's HWL EbsworthIt is the second time recently that K&L has hit HWL for key hires.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
January 29, 2023 | International Edition
The Decarbonization of Australia Is Good for the Environment and Good for LawyersLaw firms in the country are seeing strong demand for lawyers with energy experience and expect the decarbonization of Australia will provide opportunities for a large number of lawyers in years to come.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
January 24, 2023 | International Edition
Law Firms Give Staff the Option to Work on Australia's National HolidaySeveral firms have told their lawyers they can swap the Australia Day national holiday on January 26 for another.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
January 19, 2023 | International Edition
Partners Defect From Australia's Corrs After Firm Drops Catholic ChurchThe Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne will follow partner Richard Leder to Wotton + Kearney.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
January 17, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case and Australia's Allens Owed Money After Solar Project CollapseThe $30 billion renewable energy project has been put into administration.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
January 17, 2023 | International Edition
Senior Australian Financial Regulator to Join Vanguard as General CounselSean Hughes had been a commissioner at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission since 2018.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 15, 2022 | International Edition
Australia Gains Stature as Arbitration DestinationThe country is increasingly considered an alternative to Singapore and Hong Kong.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
December 15, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Mills Oakley to Open Adelaide OfficeThe firm has hired a partner from MinterEllison for the launch.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 13, 2022 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Sydney Partner to Boost Australian Real Estate OfferingKitty Vo returns to the international firm from Australia's Hall & Wilcox.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 13, 2022 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints Next Asia, Australia LeaderThe new head will take over from incumbent Andrew Pike next year
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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