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.
August 24, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's HWL Ebsworth Readies for $720M Share Market ListingThe Australian firm could join a handful of other local firms on the stock exchange, according to local reports.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 21, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's Mills Oakley Hires M&A Lawyers From Baker McKenzie and DentonsThe moves mark the latest in a series of hires by mid-tier players from global firms.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 19, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's Thomson Geer Carries Out Poaching Spree to Attract Inbound Investment ClientsThe firm wants to provide clients with policy and political context as well as legal advice.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
August 17, 2020 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Projects Partner for Melbourne Office from Herbert Smith FreehillsChris Skordas rejoins the firm after a stint in the Middle East.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 14, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's Thomson Geer Raids Media Team to Access High-Profile CasesThe hires mark the Australian law firm's third raid on rival firms' teams in two months.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 14, 2020 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons, Allens Act in Sydney Airport's $1.4 Billion Capital RaisingThe entitlement offer is the latest in an unprecedented rush of capital raisings.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 12, 2020 | International Edition
DLA Piper Loses 11-Strong Team to Rival in AustraliaA national law firm makes its second raid on an international rival in two months, taking a three-partner-led M&A team from the global firm.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 07, 2020 | International Edition
Small Australian Firm KHQ Lawyers Lures 4-Person Team From HWL EbsworthThe addition of the Melbourne team will boost KHQ's financial services capabilities.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 06, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's Move to Force Google and Facebook to Pay for News to Be Closely WatchedAustralia's competition regulator aims to even up the power imbalance between digital platforms and news media.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
August 06, 2020 | International Edition
Forget the Hamptons. New Zealand's Defeat of COVID-19 is Attracting Wealthy AmericansWealthy U.S. citizens are seeking to enter the Pacific island nation via investment visas.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
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