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 10, 2020 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Files COVID-19 Class Action Following Melbourne Quarantine FailureThe firm is representing businesses affected by a second lockdown in the Australian state of Victoria.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
September 08, 2020 | International Edition
Law Institute of Victoria Seeks Concessions After Melbourne Lockdown ExtendedLaw firm offices in Melbourne will remain closed until the end of September after the Victorian government extended the six-week lockdown introduced last month to combat a second wave of the virus.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
September 04, 2020 | International Edition
K&L Gates Hires Sydney Finance Partner From Hogan LovellsRichard Hayes focuses on acquisitions and funds financings as well as on general corporate finance.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 04, 2020 | International Edition
Small Brisbane Law Firms Hires Dentons Dispute Resolution PartnerBen Shaw, who specializes in disputes in banking, insolvency and financial services, joins the 13-lawyer firm as a special counsel.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 04, 2020 | International Edition
Coronavirus Pandemic Drives Increase in Use of Legal Technology in AustraliaChanges born of necessity may become permanent, lawyers say.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
September 02, 2020 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Acts for Australia's Ampol in $1 Billion Property SaleThe sale comes as U.S. oil giant Chevron takes action for alleged trademark breaches.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
September 01, 2020 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons and Allen & Overy Advise on NAB's $1B Wealth Unit SaleAustralia's major banks have all exited wealth management.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 26, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's Thomson Geer Makes Fourth Team Hire in Two MonthsThe new hires come as the firm aims to become more attractive to international clients.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 26, 2020 | International Edition
EY Hires Australian Employment Lawyer From Norton Rose FulbrightEmployment issues are more complex than ever, EY says.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 25, 2020 | International Edition
Lawyers Expect More COVID-19 Class Actions in AustraliaThe tourism and aged care sectors are expected to be targets.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
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