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.
February 13, 2022 | International Edition
Australian Firms Tap Into Infrastructure Boom With International Partner PoachingIn the latest move to boost their infrastructure and real estate practices, two Australian firms have nabbed partners from K&L Gates and Reed Smith.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 10, 2022 | International Edition
Law Firms in Australia Push Back Office Reopening Plans Due to Omicron SurgeThose who do go into the office are required to be vaccinated and wear masks inside—unless they are working by themselves.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
February 09, 2022 | International Edition
KPMG Loses M&A Partner to Australian Firm In Latest Big Four DefectionThe partner is the latest to move across to private practice as the flight of lawyers from Big Four accounting firms to local Australian law firms continues.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 08, 2022 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Nabs Tech Partner From PwC AustraliaCameron Whittfield is the latest of several local lawyers to leave the Big Four this year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 08, 2022 | International Edition
White & Case Poaches Norton Rose Fulbright Projects Partner for Sydney OfficeJoanne Emerson Taqi will add strength to the firm's project development team in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific, White & Case said.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 07, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's MinterEllison Looks to Westpac Bank for New Finance PartnerAmela McPherson rejoins the firm's Sydney office after a stint in an in-house role.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 07, 2022 | International Edition
K&L Gates Defector Returns to Firm as a Partner after 2019 Mass ExodusOne of 28 lawyers who defected from K&L Gates in Australia to launch a new employment and workplace outfit is returning to the global firm.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 04, 2022 | International Edition
New Zealand Lawyer Suspended for 2 Years for Groping InternsThe incident surrounding the suspension of James Gardiner-Hopkins illustrated widespread sexual harassment in the legal profession and became a focal point of New Zealand's #MeToo movement.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
February 04, 2022 | International Edition
EY Law Poaches 2 in Australia While Deloitte and KPMG Lose PartnersThe Big Four have experienced mixed fortunes, with EY Law hiring but local firm Johnson Winter & Slattery hitting up Deloitte and KPMG Law for two tax partners.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
February 03, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Poaches Baker McKenzie's Global Head of Climate ChangeIlona Millar joins the Australian firm as it focuses on expanding its ESG practice. Managing partner Danny Gilbert has said more and more clients are seeking advice related to environmental, social and governance matters.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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