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.

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September 13, 2022 | International Edition

Australia's Clayton Utz and Hall & Wilcox Advise on Record Football Deal

Seven West Media is paying $3.1 billion for Australian Rules Football rights—the highest sports right deal ever struck in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 12, 2022 | International Edition

Australia's Law Firms Focus on Diversity, Ethnicity and Inclusion

Progress has been made but minorities are still underrepresented, data shows.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

September 08, 2022 | International Edition

Litigation Funders Expect More Class Actions as Australia's Government Relaxes Rules

The previous government introduced tougher regulation of litigation funders to curb the number of class actions—especially shareholder class actions—filed in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

September 06, 2022 | International Edition

Australia's MinterEllison Hires Partner to Lead Pensions Practice

Ruth Stringer returns to lead the superannuation practice she established.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 06, 2022 | International Edition

Eversheds Hong Kong Partner Joins Australia's Thomson Geer

The hire comes on a wave of high demand for infrastructure and energy partners in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 05, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper Adds Three to Energy and Resources Team in Perth

It is the latest in a spate of natural resources hirings in Western Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

August 31, 2022 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons Act on Australian Fund Takeover

Australian fund manager Pendal Group has accepted a sweetened cash-and-stock takeover offer from larger rival Perpetual Ltd.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

August 30, 2022 | International Edition

Australian Law Firms Performing Well Despite 2022 Slowdown, Survey Finds

The bright spot in FY 2022 was record-breaking corporate demand—a result of cheap liquidity in capital markets and government stimulus, according to the survey.

By Christopher Niesche

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