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.

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January 20, 2022 | International Edition

Shearman London Partner Heads To Australian Firm

The Australian corporate outfit has made two partner additions to its energy and resources ranks.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 19, 2022 | International Edition

'It Has To Be Overwhelmingly a Carrot—Not a Stick': Gilbert + Tobin Chief on How to Get Staff Back to the Office

Danny Gilbert says the Australian firm plans to make life easier for busy lawyers.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 17, 2022 | International Edition

Novak Djokovic Deported from Australia After Court Upholds Visa Cancellation

Government argued top ranked tennis player could foster sentiment against COVID-19 vaccination.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 06, 2022 | International Edition

Australia's Law Firms See a Strong 2022, But They Will Continue to Face a Growing Talent Shortage

They are also considering new working models for the future.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

December 17, 2021 | International Edition

Swiss, Australian and Global Firms Advise on $12B Pharma Deal

Australia's CSL aims to acquire Swiss pharmaceutical company Vifor

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 15, 2021 | International Edition

DLA Piper Advises Australia's Ramsay Health Care on UK Acquisition

Ramsay is buying Elysium Healthcare from private equity firm BC Partners.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 14, 2021 | International Edition

2021 In Review: The Asia-Pacific Shone Despite the Global Talent War and China's Regulatory Crackdown

Capital markets and M&A work ignited sharp increases in law firm revenue, hiring and expansion in 2021—although talent wars and brain drains continue to threaten firms in the region.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

7 minute read

December 13, 2021 | International Edition

How Do You Change the Way Lawyers Think and Work?

LawWithoutWalls is teaching law students around the world what they don't learn in law school—that innovation and collaboration are key to solving real-world problems. In a post-pandemic world, this is more important than ever.

By Christopher Niesche

8 minute read