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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September 23, 2021 | International Edition

Australian Class Actions Had A Record Year, KWM Report Finds

There have been more claims by consumers and against governments.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 22, 2021 | International Edition

Qantas Head of Legal Returns to Local Australian Firm as Partner

Competition lawyer Michele Laidlaw rejoins Johnson Winter & Slattery

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 21, 2021 | International Edition

Australian Lawyers Busy With Renewable Energy Projects

Much of the work is being driven by the desire of investors to take capital out of investments that do not meet their ESG criteria and redeploy it towards more ESG-focused investments, including clean and renewable energy.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

September 19, 2021 | International Edition

Can Norton Rose Turn Its Australian Fortunes Around?

Former partners say structural problems, internal disputes and bad management have dogged the firm since the merger of Deacons and Norton Rose Fulbright in 2010.

By Christopher Niesche

15 minute read

September 15, 2021 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Report: Strong Australian M&A Continues in 2021

Australia's M&A market has seen strong demand for tech and e-commerce companies.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 10, 2021 | International Edition

Lawyers Often Underprice Their Services, Pricing App Developer Says

At a time when more and more clients eschew the billable hour, preferring to negotiate flat rates for many matters, Joel Barolsky says lawyers often don't know how to accurately value their services.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

September 10, 2021 | International Edition

Bird & Bird Boosts Australian Disputes Practice With Ashurst Hire

Julie Cheeseman, who specializes in technology, media and telecommunications disputes, joins at a time when dispute resolution lawyers are in strong demand in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read