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.
March 03, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Johnson Winter & Slattery Poaches Tech Partner From Corrs Chambers WestgarthHelen Clarke will join the firm's Brisbane office.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 02, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper Has a Plan in AustraliaAfter a strong year in 2021, Matthews says the current year is also looking good for the firm, with revenue probably topping 2021 levels. However, profits might be down, as the easing of COVID-19 restrictions means spending on travel and client events has resumed, driving up firm costs.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
March 02, 2022 | International Edition
Australian Firm Gadens Hires Lawyers From K&L Gates and Norton Rose FulbrightFour of the five hires are women, and women now make up almost 40% of the partnership, the firm said.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 28, 2022 | International Edition
HSF Swipes MinterEllison Financial Services Partner DuoHSF is seeking opportunities to work with pension funds.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 24, 2022 | International Edition
In-House Teams Need to Develop Specialist Lawyers, Says Telstra CLOLyndall Stoyles says in-house lawyers understand the organization's values better than outside counsel.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
February 24, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's MinterEllison Elects M&A Partner Andrew Rentoul as New ChairHe succeeds David O'Brien, who has served as chair since 2019.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 21, 2022 | International Edition
HSF and KWM Advise on $3.6B Australian Electricity Takeover BidMajor generator AGL Energy has received an unsolicited bid.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 17, 2022 | International Edition
Report Finds Senior Australian Judge Sexually Harassed Two AssociatesIn the past two years, at least three senior judges in Australia have been found to have sexually harassed women, eroding trust in the legal profession and in Australia's judiciary, some say.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
February 16, 2022 | International Edition
EY Law Finds Success by Not Competing With Traditional Law Firms"We do not consider ourselves to be a traditional law firm," says Sarah Ralph, Australia head of the Big Four firm. EY lawyers offer both legal and non-legal solutions to their clients and strive to be part of the broader EY business, she says.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
February 16, 2022 | International Edition
Jones Day Hires Energy Partner From Australia's Clayton UtzDan Howard is a lawyer and a civil engineer.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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