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Christopher Niesche

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.

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January 21, 2021 | International Edition

Local Firms Dominated Australian M&A as Dealmaking Activity Fell in 2020

Anglo-Australian firm Herbert Smith Freehills was the top-ranked firm.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 21, 2021 | International Edition

Another Partner Defects From Norton Rose Fulbright's Australian Office

Kelly Davies' move to K&L Gates follows the departure of 15 partners last year.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 21, 2021 | International Edition

Australian Parliament Report Finds Litigation Funding Fees Should Be Capped

Current regulation of class actions and litigation funding is "too light touch," the government report said.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

January 20, 2021 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Bolsters Sydney Projects and Construction Team With Partner Hire

Damian Watkin joined the firm from Bracewell's London office.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 18, 2021 | International Edition

Australian Insurers Hit With Class Action for COVID-19 Claims Rejections

The latest of several Australia class actions related to the global pandemic.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 18, 2021 | International Edition

KPMG Taps Big Four Rival for 'New Law Pioneer' in Australia

The new hire will head the firm's Legal Operations Transformation Service, which aims to help in-house teams digitize and automate their departments in the wake of COVID-19.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 06, 2021 | International Edition

The 2021 Outlook for the Asia Pacific in a Post-COVID World

Lawyers across the region are optimistic, as long as COVID-19 can be successfully eradicated.

By Vincent Chow | Christopher Niesche | Jessica Seah | Anna Zhang

12 minute read

December 17, 2020 | International Edition

The Year in Review: Green Shoots Follow Dry Spell in Asia Pacific

There were strong signs of recovery in the latter part of 2020, particularly in China where COVID-19 first took flight.

By Anna Zhang | Vincent Chow | Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

11 minute read

December 16, 2020 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright 'Rightsizes' Australia Partnership

New Australia managing partner Alison Deitz's aim is to drive up profitability and foster high performance culture.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

December 15, 2020 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Technology Partner From Australian Firm

The hire of Richard Chew is intended to help meet demand as clients move operations online.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read


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