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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December 14, 2020 | International Edition

Australian Law Firms Rethink Office Design—and Whiskey Trolleys

Firms say they need less space but more collaboration.

By Christopher Niesche

7 minute read

December 14, 2020 | International Edition

Clayton Utz and Herbert Smith Freehills Act on $1.4 Billion Lithium Joint Venture

The deal is one of the largest in Australia's resources sector this year.

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read

December 11, 2020 | International Edition

Construction Partner Leaves Australia's HWL Ebsworth Following Abandoned Firm IPO

John Kehoe joins a local firm after HWL Ebsworth failed to interest enough investors for its initial public offering.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 11, 2020 | International Edition

Another Australian Law Firm Nabs Partners From International Firms

Capital markets lawyer Guy Sanderson joins Hamilton Locke from Baker McKenzie, and energy and infrastructure specialist Matt Baumgurtel joins from K&L Gates.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read