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.
October 18, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Firm Adds Employment Partner From Corrs Chambers WestgarthRosemary Roach joins Hall & Wilcox's Perth office.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 13, 2021 | International Edition
Unprecedented Demand for Lawyers Means Big Changes for Law Firms in AustraliaLawyers with a range of experience are able to call the shots like never before, forcing firms to offer work-from-home flexibility and higher salaries. But is it enough?
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
October 06, 2021 | International Edition
Allens Hires Projects Partner from Australian RivalDemand for projects partners and project disputes partners is surging as Australia is in the midst of an infrastructure boom.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 05, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst, A&O and Clifford Chance Assemble Global Teams for $1.8B Spanish Mine DealLawyers in Perth, Madrid and London are advising on the purchase by Australia's Sandfire Resources.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 05, 2021 | International Edition
Dentons Bolsters Australian Patent Practice with Local Firm HireThe international outfit has hired from national firm Mills Oakely.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 05, 2021 | International Edition
Allens, A&O Dial Into $1.4B Australian Cellphone Tower DealAustralianSuper is buying a 70% stake in Australia Tower Network from Singapore's SingTel.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 01, 2021 | International Edition
KWM Australian M&A Head Quits For General Counsel Role at Major ClientThe partner is joining a heavyweight Australian bank.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 30, 2021 | International Edition
Litigation Funders and Lawyers Face 30% Fee Cap in Australian Class ActionsA body that promotes class actions in Australia called the incoming new law "sabotage".
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
September 29, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Law Firms Give Staff 'Wellness Days' to Cope With COVID LockdownsThe pandemic has put mental health high on the agenda in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
September 29, 2021 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills and Gilbert + Tobin Line Up in Bid for Australia's SmartgroupLast year's Australian M&A bonanza has continued into 2021.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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