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.
November 15, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Firms Post Strong Profits But Cost Pressures EmergeA report by CommBank Legal Market Pulse reveals that many firms expect costs to rise amid a surge in lawyer pay and in-person events.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 12, 2021 | International Edition
NRF and HSF Advise on $1.35B Australian Coal Mine DealM&A in the resources sector will continue into 2022, Norton Rose Fulbright says.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 10, 2021 | International Edition
In-House Counsel 'Stand Shoulder to Shoulder With the Best Practitioners in Private Practice,' Says GC of a Multinational CompanyIn an interview, the GC of Australia's publicly traded company Orica, Malcolm Haack, discusses outside counsel, legal tech and what makes a good in-house counsel.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
November 10, 2021 | International Edition
KWM Appoints M&A Partner Renae Lattey to Lead Australian PracticeDavid Friedlander appointed Australian chair
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 09, 2021 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Hires Sydney-Based Construction Partner as Infrastructure Work GrowsAustralia is undergoing an infrastructure boom, which has led to increased hiring in such practice areas as project management, construction law and disputes.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 09, 2021 | International Edition
Allens, HSF Take Lead Roles on $7.6bn Australian Energy Takeover'The deal is further evidence of the growing attractiveness of infrastructure businesses', says a partner on the deal.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 08, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Firm Gives All Lawyers 15% Pay Raise After Record RevenueGadens is the third Australian law firm in a week to offer substantial pay raises.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 08, 2021 | International Edition
Latest Australian Firm Launches In UKThe firm has established an office in Manchester.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 05, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst and Aurecon Launch Climate Risk Consulting in AustraliaThe alliance comes at a time when corporations are increasingly in need of legal and risk expertise as well as engineering and technical know-how to address climate change.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 03, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst Appoints Melbourne Partner to Co-Lead Firm's NewLaw OfferingThe NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, experienced more than 50% revenue growth over the past year, according to the firm.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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