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Christopher Niesche

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.

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August 04, 2020 | International Edition

Law Firms and Other Businesses in Melbourne to Close After Virus Spike

Only essential businesses can remain open in Melbourne.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

August 04, 2020 | International Edition

Law Firms and Other Businesses in Melbourne to Close After Virus Spike

Only essential businesses can remain open in Melbourne.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

August 03, 2020 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Hires Tech Partner in Hong Kong from Allen & Overy

Cybersecurity specialist Connell O'Neill relocates from the Magic Circle firm's Sydney office where he was a partner.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 30, 2020 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Global Infrastructure Head to Join Mining Billionaire's Charity

Perth-based Jason Ricketts will be general counsel at Andrew Forrest's foundation and investment company in October.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

July 28, 2020 | International Edition

DLA Piper Boosts Australian Restructuring Practice with Partner Hire

Lionel Meehan departs his own firm to join the global outfit ahead of spike in pandemic-related restructures.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 28, 2020 | International Edition

Google Sued by Australia's Competition Watchdog for Allegedly Misleading Consumers

The regulator alleges Google drew on consumers' individual data to serve up highly-targeted advertisements without their consent.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

July 27, 2020 | International Edition

Plaintiffs Firm Launches Australia's First COVID-19 Class Action Against Cruise Ship Operator

Shine Lawyers is suing the operator of the Ruby Princess cruise liner over an outbreak of 700 COVID-19 cases including 21 deaths.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 27, 2020 | International Edition

Australian Firm Under Investigation Over COVID-19 Outbreak

Six staff members have tested positive in the firm's Melbourne office but the firm said transmission likely occurred outside of workplace.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 23, 2020 | International Edition

More Australian Capital Raisings Expected as Coronavirus Continues to Hit Companies

As the economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis linger, companies may seek to raise more capital for liquidity or for acquisitions and growth.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

July 23, 2020 | International Edition

Sidley Austin Project Finance and Infrastructure Partner Joins Australian Firm

Nicholas Grambas joins mid-tier Australia law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery from Sidley Austin in Singapore and New York.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

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