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.
October 07, 2020 | International Edition
DLA Piper and Ashurst Act on Australian Gold Mega-MergerThe merger of Saracen Mineral Holdings and Northern Star Resources will create a top 10 global gold producer.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 07, 2020 | International Edition
Allen & Overy and K&L Gates Advise Australian Shopping Center Owner on $3B Debt IssueLinklaters and Sidley Austin acted for the banks.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 06, 2020 | International Edition
Coronavirus Slows M&A in AustraliaBut private equity remains active in the market, a Herbert Smith Freehills report says.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
October 01, 2020 | International Edition
Litigation Funders in Australia Say Licenses Unnecessary and CostlyThey are accusing the government of making changes to pander to the business lobby.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
October 01, 2020 | International Edition
Ashurst Appoints Global NewLaw COO As Tech Offering ExpandsThe hire of Hilary Goodier signals a continued push to build out its New Law offering, Ashurst Advance.
By Christopher Niesche | Varsha Patel
2 minute read
September 29, 2020 | International Edition
Employment Partner Leaves Norton Rose Fulbright to Join Australian FirmMills Oakley aims to expand its practice in Perth.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
White & Case Hires Partner in Australia from Herbert Smith Freehills Tax FirmAldrin De Zilva has over 25 years' experience in tax advice.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
Dentons Hires Brisbane Office Head From Local Australian BankBanking partner Craig Chapman joins from the Bank of Queensland where he was group general counsel.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 25, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firms in Australia Seek Growth Through Non-Legal ServicesMore firms are offering "adjacent services," as clients express a desire for broader advice and services.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
September 25, 2020 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Says It Underpaid Some Graduates in AustraliaThe underpayments were uncovered by HSF's own investigation.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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