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 06, 2024 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Hires Managing Partner for Perth OfficeJenny Thornton was one of Clyde & Co's founding partners in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 06, 2024 | International Edition
Latham, Vinson & Elkins, A&O Shearman Advise on $2.35B Australian Gas DealAustralia's Woodside Energy is buying a low-carbon ammonia in Texas.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 01, 2024 | International Edition
General Counsel Should Help Prevent Greenwashing, Australia Securities Regulator SaysThe Australian Securities & Investments Commission has been very focused on greenwashing and is likely to launch more prosecutions.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
July 25, 2024 | International Edition
Partners at Australia's Corrs in Talks to Join King & Wood MallesonsCorrs says it supports their decision to explore other options
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 23, 2024 | International Edition
Two-Tiered Partnership Structure Is Nothing New in Australia, But Not All Firms Are FansLaw.com International spoke with several leading Australian firms about their pay structure, and several said they have had both equity and nonequity partners for decades. But some firms said they have rejected the adoption of a two-tiered partnership, believing it does not help the firm.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
July 23, 2024 | International Edition
Two-Tiered Partnership Structure Is Nothing New in Australia, But Not All Firms Are FansLaw.com International spoke with several leading Australian firms about their pay structure, and several said they have had both equity and nonequity partners for decades. But some firms said they have rejected the adoption of a two-tiered partnership, believing it does not help the firm.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
July 23, 2024 | International Edition
PwC M&A Partner Nick Brown Leaves for Small Australian FirmBrown will establish a Melbourne office for Kain Legal.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 21, 2024 | International Edition
Less Is More: Baker McKenzie Australia Says It's Earning More With Fewer PartnersShe credits the Australian arm's success to increased focus on performance and delivering on the firm's strategy.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
July 17, 2024 | International Edition
Australia Law Firm Gadens Merges with Smaller Rival to Enter Canberra MarketThe new office provides a base to pursue government-sector work.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 16, 2024 | International Edition
KPMG Shutters Australian Legal Practice, Seeks Law Firm AlliancesThe Big Four firm's legal practices will continue in other jurisdictions.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
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