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 10, 2021 | International Edition
Australia's Allens Adds M&A and Energy Partner in VietnamGiles Cooper joins from the U.S. firm Duane Morris.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 10, 2021 | International Edition
MinterEllison Fires Chief Executive Following Internal Email Controversy – ReportAnnette Kimmitt will leave firm after an all-staff email sends firm into uproar
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
March 08, 2021 | International Edition
MinterEllison 'Erupts' After Managing Partner Apologizes for Firm's Representation of Government AG Accused of RapeThe firm is said to be in an uproar following Annette Kimmitt's staff email, with some partners questioning the appropriateness of her response.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 08, 2021 | International Edition
DWF Shuts Legal Practices in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle in Major Australia PullbackThe firm's legal advisory services in Brisbane continue and the firm will continue its advisory business in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
March 04, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Law Firms to Resume Pay Raises as Legal Jobs Market Heats UpHiring in Sydney is now back to pre-COVID levels and recruiters say they are already seeing an increase in lateral moves among partners.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
March 04, 2021 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Picks Up Another Partner From Norton Rose Fulbright in AustraliaThe move follows the departure of 15 partners from Norton Rose in Australia last year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 03, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst Expands Consulting Service in Australia With 5 New PartnersIt also is planning to expand the service to the U.K.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
March 02, 2021 | International Edition
Dentons Poaches 5-Lawyer Team for Australian Restructuring PracticeThe firm indicated it would undergo further growth in Australia this year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 02, 2021 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hires Australian M&A Lawyer From Allen & OveryThe global firm is investing in the energy and natural resources sector.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
March 01, 2021 | International Edition
EY Boosts Australian Legal Function Consulting Service With Partner Hire From ElevateJon Kenton joins from alternative legal services provider Elevate.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
