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.
February 09, 2021 | International Edition
Three More Partners Leave Australia's HWL Ebsworth in Wake of Failed IPOThe firm has seen a least eight partner departures since its float was canceled.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
February 05, 2021 | International Edition
Sexual Harassment a Significant Problem in Legal Profession, Australian Judge SaysNew South Wales Chief Justice Tom Bathurst says allegations erode trust in the profession.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
February 04, 2021 | International Edition
Australia's HWL Ebsworth Sued by Former Partner for Alleged UnderpaymentThe lawsuit comes as five partners have recently left the firm.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
February 02, 2021 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Adds to Competition Practice With Australian Partner HireLinda Evans joins Sydney office from local firm Clayton Utz.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 01, 2021 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Makes 3rd Australia Partner Hire this YearData protection and privacy lawyer Alec Christie joins the Sydney office
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
January 28, 2021 | International Edition
Winning Approval to Buy Australian Assets Now More Challenging for Chinese Investors and their LawyersNew laws that took effect at the start of January give regulators more scope to block acquisitions on national security grounds.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
January 28, 2021 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Makes Second Australian Partner Hire This MonthInsurance specialist Patrick Boardman joins the firm's Sydney office.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
January 28, 2021 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Hires Finance Partner From King & Wood MallesonsThe firm says Elizabeth Hundt Russell will strengthen its leveraged finance practice.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
January 28, 2021 | International Edition
DWF's Australian Chairman Resigns Amid Senior Lawyers ExodusMark Hickey will leave the firm at the end of March after departures of local managing director and other partners.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
January 25, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Law Firm Allens Caught Up in CyberattackThe firm's client data was compromised after a file-sharing system designed by California-based cloud company Accellion was accessed illegally earlier this month.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
