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 01, 2021 | International Edition
Kennedys Adds Insurance Specialist to Sydney OfficeKennedys has hired an insurance and commercial litigation partner into its Sydney office. Alexandra Bartlett joins Kennedys from local law firm…
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 01, 2021 | International Edition
Thomson Geer to Increase Lawyers' Salaries by 10% as Costs IncreaseChief executive partner Adrian Tembel says fast-moving inflation and high demand for talent have prompted the firm to increase wages.
By Christopher Niesche
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November 01, 2021 | International Edition
PwC Australia Acquires Law Firm Advisory ServiceLaw firm advisory service CXINLAW has joined PwC Australia's NewLaw team to introduce a new service focused on law firm transformation and client experience, the global accounting giant said.
By Christopher Niesche
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October 28, 2021 | International Edition
Australian and International Firms Advise on $8.3B Melbourne Road ProjectThe project is one of many in Australia, which is in the midst of an infrastructure boom.
By Christopher Niesche
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October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Firm Duo Offer 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave in Australia and SingaporeThe policy applies to both primary and secondary caregivers.
By Christopher Niesche
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October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Allens Advises on $1.6B Australian LNG Sale to Private Equity FirmEIG is buying a 10% stake in Australia Pacific LNG from Origin Energy. The deal is the latest of several large energy market deals in Australia this year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Gilbert + Tobin and Herbert Smith Freehills Advise on $1.6B Pacific Telco DealAustralia's Telstra is acquiring Digicel Pacific with government support.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Australian First Nations Launch Climate Change Class Action Against GovernmentIslanders from Northern Australia argue that the government has a duty of care to take action—an argument that has proven successful in other locations around the globe.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
October 24, 2021 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Takes Lead Role in Record $1.6B Australian Retail Property DealThe multi-billion dollar investment is more than double the previous largest direct retail property deal in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 21, 2021 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills to Require Proof of Vaccination for Staff and Visitors to Enter Sydney, Melbourne OfficesAs major cities come off of extended lockdowns, the firm is one of a growing number of domestic and international firms in Australia that say they will require staff to be vaccinated before they return to the office.
By Christopher Niesche
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