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.
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Clayton Utz Poaches Digital and Data Specialist From AshurstRobert Dearn joins Clayton Utz's public-sector practice in Canberra.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
Law Society Survey: Women Lawyers Outnumber Men in Australian State of New South Wales but Are Paid LessThe Law Society also said the profession is becoming more diverse.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 29, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Hires Employment Special Counsel from Australian FirmA special counsel from has joined the Norton Rose partnership.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 28, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Most Active Climate Litigator Expects to Be Busy for Years to ComeDavid Barnden has played a role in making the country a prime jurisdiction for test cases with broad policy implications for the environment at a time when climate change litigation has been spreading around the world.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
June 28, 2022 | International Edition
Australia Duo and HSF Advise on Blackstone's Largest Ever Asia Pacific DealThe $6.2bn Crown Casino private equity takeover is 'one of the most significant, complex and challenging transactions in Australia', said one adviser.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
June 27, 2022 | International Edition
Second Norton Rose Fulbright Australian Partner Leaves in a WeekThe insurance partner has joined Clyde & Co.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 22, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper Takes Australian Tax Partner from Norton Rose FulbrightEarlier this week another international firm bolstered its tax capabilities in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
June 22, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Allens and Herbert Smith Freehills Advise on $1.5BN Roading ProjectThe latest large government-sponsored transport project has handed roles to the two major firms.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 20, 2022 | International Edition
HSF Adds Three Partners From Australian Tax Firm Newly Taken Over by PwCThe three partners join just months after PwC said it would take over tax business Greenwoods.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 19, 2022 | International Edition
It's 'Not Only About Money': Why a Law Firm Decided to Sell a Minority Stake to a Private Equity FirmThe private equity money will help the firm pursue growth. But partners also want to draw on the investors' business acumen.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
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