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 02, 2021 | International Edition
K&L Gates Hires Baker McKenzie Partner for Sydney OfficeStephen Hardy, who specializes in labor and employment law, joins the firm at a time when issues related to workplace law are expected to increase.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 31, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst Adds Perth Construction Disputes Partner in International Arbitration PushMatthew Blycha previously led HFW's office in the Western Australia capital.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 27, 2021 | International Edition
Ex-Norton Rose Chair Quits For International RivalThe former global chair of Norton Rose Fulbright is set to leave the firm's Sydney office to join DLA Piper.
By Simon Lock | Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 26, 2021 | International Edition
Law Students Confront the Legal World With App to Fight Sexual HarassmentThe five Sydney University students said they developed the app because they wanted to combat the culture of silence that left young lawyers feeling they couldn't speak up about bullying and harassment.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
May 24, 2021 | International Edition
Dentons Continues to Expand Brisbane Office With New Corporate PartnerCaroline Snow joins as a corporate partner specializing in equity capital market transactions, complex governance, regulatory and compliance matters.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 18, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst Advises on Giant Australian Supermarket DemergerThe transaction marks the fourth-largest demerger in Australia's corporate history.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 18, 2021 | International Edition
K&L Gates Poaches Norton Rose Fulbright Partner for Queensland OfficeThe departure adds to a stream of exits from Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia over the past year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 17, 2021 | International Edition
DWF's Pullback in Australia: What Went Wrong?The U.K.-based firm reversed its strategy of expansion and rapid growth in Australia and shuttered most of its legal operations in the country this year. Here's why.
By Christopher Niesche
9 minute read
May 12, 2021 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills' Australian Head of International Arbitration Leaves Firm for Solo Practice in SingaporeBrenda Horrigan has been part of HSF's arbitration practice in Shanghai and Sydney for more than nine years.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
May 12, 2021 | International Edition
Jones Day Continues Global Disputes Push With Quinn Emanuel Hire in AustraliaPerth-based Michael Lundberg is the second global disputes hire the U.S. firm has made this week.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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