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.
June 16, 2021 | International Edition
FTA Paves Way for UK Lawyers to Practice in Australia, But More Work Needed, Lawyers SayU.K. lawyers will be able to practice in Australia without having to requalify as an Australian lawyer
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
June 15, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Firm Poaches M&A Partner From PwC LegalKaren Evans-Cullen, who is joining Gilbert + Tobin, is also a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel, a peer review body that regulates corporate control transactions in widely held Australian entities.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 09, 2021 | International Edition
Only a Handful of Litigation Funders Obtain Licenses Under New Australia LawA loophole allows funders to use licenses held by others rather than obtaining their own.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
June 09, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Online Firm Sprintlaw Expanding to the UKThe firm, part of a growing number of virtual firms, raised $770,000 to fund its expansion.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
June 08, 2021 | International Edition
Another Partner Departs DWF as Australian Downsizing ContinuesInformation technology partner Alex Ninis and two lawyers will join an Australian firm in Melbourne.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 07, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst, Allens Advise on Contract for Terminal at New Sydney AirportThe $4.1 billion airport is being built to accommodate 10 million passengers a year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 07, 2021 | International Edition
As Sexual Harassment Continues to Rock Industry, Law Schools Look to Address IssueThe efforts come at a time when the Australian legal profession has been rocked by several sexual harassment scandals over the past year.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
June 03, 2021 | International Edition
Australia's Thomson Geer Hires 2 Senior Infrastructure Lawyers From Baker McKenziePartner Franco Aversa and consultant Geoff Wood join the Sydney office.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 03, 2021 | International Edition
International Court of Justice Judge James Crawford DiesLawyers pay tribute to scholar, advocate and judge
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
June 02, 2021 | International Edition
Latham & Watkins, Corrs Chambers Westgarth Advise Australian Car Charger on SPAC MergerIn the deal, under which EV charger maker Tritium will go public, Clifford Chance has advised the special purpose acquisition company Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp. II (DCRN).
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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