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.
January 21, 2021 | International Edition
Local Firms Dominated Australian M&A as Dealmaking Activity Fell in 2020Anglo-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 OfficeKelly 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 CappedCurrent 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 HireDamian 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 RejectionsThe 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 AustraliaThe 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 WorldLawyers 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 PacificThere 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 PartnershipNew 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 FirmThe 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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