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.
March 18, 2021 | International Edition
Former DWF Australian Managing Partner Joins Local FirmJamie McPherson will launch HBA Legal's occupational health and safety practice.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 18, 2021 | International Edition
Host of Australian and New Zealand Firms Advise on Wind and Solar SaleNew Zealand's Tilt Energy sells for $2.1 billion.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 16, 2021 | International Edition
2 Australian Corporate Firms Advise on A$1.5B Melbourne Hospital TenderThe deal is the largest-ever health infrastructure project in Victoria state.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 15, 2021 | International Edition
Another Partner Leaves DWF Following Australian Downsizing, Joins Local FirmAnother principal lawyer has left global law firm DWF in the wake of the UK-listed firm's announcement that it would shed the majority of its Australian partners.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 15, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires from Australian Heavyweight For Asia Pacific Banking HeadThe firm has hired a partner from Clayton Utz to fill the remit.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 12, 2021 | International Edition
Turning Down a Client on Ethical Grounds a Difficult Decision for Law FirmsThe sacking of an Australian law firm leader after an apology for advising a controversial client has other lawyers considering the issue.
By Christopher Niesche | Dan Packel | Patrick Smith
9 minute read
March 11, 2021 | International Edition
DWF Construction Partner Departure Kicks Off Likely Exodus After Australian DownsizingBrent Henderson will join Squire Patton Boggs.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 10, 2021 | International Edition
Australia's MinterEllison Appoints Interim CEO After Annette Kimmitt Departs Over EmailThe firm has named an experienced infrastructure and projects lawyer to fill in.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
March 10, 2021 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin and Allens Advise on $2.7B Telecommunications TransactionThe transaction continues a trend of funds buying infrastructure.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 10, 2021 | International Edition
Australia's Westpac Bank Launches Global Search After General Counsel ResignsRebecca Lim will take a part-time advisory role after 10 years as GC.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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