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.
August 01, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Takes DLA Piper Energy and Infrastructure Partner in AustraliaKate Muller is joining the firm's Brisbane office at a time when energy and project partner have been in high demand in Australia as firms try to position themselves for the decarbonization of Australia's economy.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 31, 2022 | International Edition
FIFA Women's World Cup Legal Head On Scoring the Role and the Importance of Women's SportA "groundswell of emotion" has built around women's sport, Emily Jackson said.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
July 29, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Wotton + Kearney Poaches Eight-Strong Team to Open New Office in CanberraThe expansion comes after a private equity capital injection.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 25, 2022 | International Edition
Major Australian Law Firm Drops Catholic Church as ClientThe move comes amid scrutiny of the Melbourne archdiocese regarding allegations of historic child sexual abuse.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 22, 2022 | International Edition
Australian 'New Law' Firm Debuts in LondonIt is the latest Australian outfit to gain a foothold in the London market.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 19, 2022 | International Edition
HSF and Ashurst Advise on $3.4B Australian Bank DealANZ Bank buys rival Suncorp to increase its presence in Queensland.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 18, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Poaches K&L Gates Infrastructure PartnerZak Kerr was K&L Gates' global co-head of construction and infrastructure.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 13, 2022 | International Edition
Golf Days Are Out: Law Firm Client Entertainment Has Returned in Australia Post-COVID, But It's DifferentFirms are emphasizing art shows and theatre performances, which are more likely to appeal to a diverse client base.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
July 13, 2022 | International Edition
Kennedys Opens 4th Australian OfficeThe new base follows a period of growth across the country for many international firms.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 04, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Australian Exits Continue to MountAn energy partner and practice head has left the firm after a slew of departures in recent weeks.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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