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.
November 30, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Firm Introduces 'No Bystanders Rule' on Sexual HarassmentThe rule says that staff "must report" any incident of sexual harassment they witness, hear about or experience.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
November 27, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's HWL Ebsworth Cancels Proposed Initial Public OfferingLack of interest from fund managers, according to a report.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 26, 2020 | International Edition
M&A Strong in 2021 as Optimism Returns to Australian Market, Report SaysHunt for yield drives in low interest rate environment acquisition.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 25, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Law Firm Profits Increase During Pandemic, Survey SaysLegal advisors played central role in guiding clients on how to respond to the pandemic.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 25, 2020 | International Edition
HWL Ebsworth Partners to Share in A$387M Pending Potential ListingThe Australian firm expects revenue of A$391 million ($288 million) in the current year.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
November 20, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Misled Ex-Partner in Employment Dispute, Judge RulesThe court fight, which took place in Australia, ended with the judge ordering the firm to pay the former partner A$160,000 in damages.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 19, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firms in Australia Will Continue Flexible Working After COVID-19Law firms are planning to make more flexible work arrangements a permanent feature of the working week, but office time will remain essential for collaboration and learning.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
November 17, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Loses Another Partner to Australian FirmInsurance partner Brett Solomon is the latest of several partners to leave the Anglo-Australian firm.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 17, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Firm Lander & Rogers Hires Ashurst Workplace Relations PartnerVince Rogers will launch the firm's Brisbane workplace relations practice.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 17, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Australia Loses Another Partner to a Domestic FirmMichelle Dawson, who is jumping to Moray & Agnew's Newcastle office, is the third partner in three months to leave DWF.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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