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.
September 25, 2020 | International Edition
King & Spalding Poaches Another Workplace Partner From Seyfarth & ShawLuke Edwards will split his time between the firm's Singapore and Tokyo offices.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 24, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Australia Corporate Head Leaves for Local FirmIt is the most recent exit for DWF.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 23, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firm Launches Melbourne's Second Class Action Over COVID-19 Quarantine FailurePersonal injury firm Arnold Thomas & Becker is suing two security companies over alleged failures in quarantining returned overseas travelers.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
September 21, 2020 | International Edition
In Australia, Law Firms Have Stayed Busy, With No Signs of SlowingLaw firms—and the broader Australian economy—have held up well despite the pandemic.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
September 17, 2020 | International Edition
Australia Considers Suspending Extradition Treaty With Hong KongAustralia Attorney General Christian Porter has asked the parliament to consider suspending the treaty and also the mutual legal assistance treaty, under which the two nations provide mutual assistance in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and in proceedings related to criminal matters.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 15, 2020 | International Edition
PwC Legal Hit by 4 More Departures in Australia as M&A Lawyers LeaveThe number of law partners at the global accounting giant continues to fall.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 15, 2020 | International Edition
Seyfarth Shaw Hires Australia Health and Safety Partner in MelbourneWell-known health and safety lawyer Penny Stevens joins from Sparke Helmore with an additional senior associate.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 14, 2020 | International Edition
Tax Lawyer From EY Hired by Australian FirmSue Williamson joins ahead of an expected rise in tax disputes.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 14, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Hires Corporate M&A Partner from PwCThe new hire was one of two Australian leaders at DLA Piper who left to join the accounting giant in 2017.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 14, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Government's Battle With Facebook, Google Heats UpFacebook is threatening to stop posting news on its platform and Google is seeking support from the court of public opinion.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
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