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.
December 09, 2022 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie and Clayton Utz Appoint Women to Lead their Firms in AustraliaThe first woman to lead Baker McKenzie's offices in Australia said she looks forward to the day when the gender of the profession's leaders is completely unremarkable.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
December 07, 2022 | International Edition
K&L Gates Hires Three Corporate and Investment Partners From Australian FirmThe three hires work in areas in which the firm sees high demand and where it expects to see significant growth in the coming year, said Australia managing partner Nick Nichola.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 05, 2022 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Bolsters Sydney Leveraged Finance Practice with HSF HireThe firm has recently made key hires into its leveraged finance practice outside the U.K.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 04, 2022 | International Edition
White & Case Plans to Keep Expanding in AustraliaThe firm aims to grow its M&A and private equity practices, says Melbourne partner Joanne Draper.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
December 02, 2022 | International Edition
Gilbert + Tobin, White & Case Lead $900M Refinancing for Australian Power CompanyIt is the second major refinancing this week for G+T.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
Australian Lawyer to Chair Global Network SCG LegalSCG Legal is a worldwide network of 122 independent law firms from more than 60 countries.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
Managing Risk: A Major Multinational Bank Keeps Legal Work In-HouseWestpac group general counsel Shannon Finch says law firms can't match the bank's in-house expertise.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Corrs Chambers Westgarth Expects M&A to Rebound in 2023Lower Australian dollar and share prices make targets more attractive, according to firm report.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
Australian Firm Advises Data Center Operator on $2BN RefinancingGilbert + Tobin acted opposite King & Wood Mallesons on the CDC Data Centres transaction.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 25, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Allens Extends Managing Partner's TermThe leader has been at the firm since 1995.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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