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.
July 21, 2020 | International Edition
Further Surge Of Australian Capital Raisings On Horizon, HSF Report FindsThe report follows an increase in activity across the country, as companies seek to bolster their finances against the impact of COVID-19.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 17, 2020 | International Edition
Litigation Funder Omni Bridgeway Makes First Japanese InvestmentThe litigation funder has made an equity investment in Tokyo-based startup Japan Legal Network.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
July 16, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's Large Firms Keep Hiring Graduates—for NowDespite the pandemic, law firms are mostly sticking with their usual plans to fill the talent pipeline they rely on.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
July 16, 2020 | International Edition
Dentons Hit by 20-Member Raid In AustraliaThe group includes four partners and is spread across two of Dentons offices in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 15, 2020 | International Edition
Hong Kong Law Students in Australia Offered 5-Year VisasFollowing China's introduction of the controversial national security law, Hong Kong students and skilled workers are offered a visa extension and a path to permanent residency in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 14, 2020 | International Edition
Firms Delay Melbourne Office Reopen Plans After Coronavirus SpikeGlobal and Australian firms are putting the brakes on return-to-office plans as the State of Victoria saw the largest COVID resurgence in months.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
July 12, 2020 | International Edition
Why 2 Australian Indigenous Lawyers Practice Commercial LawIndigenous lawyers in Australia typically go into practice areas that deal with the issues and problems highlighted by Black Lives Matter and similar protest movements. Bero and Mailman want to broaden their reach as a way to support Aboriginal communities.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
July 08, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's Allens Advises on Nation's Largest Ever Pension Fund MergerFSS Trustee Corp. now manages more than A$125 billion in funds on behalf of more than 1.1 million members.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 07, 2020 | International Edition
White & Case Hires Construction Disputes Partner in SydneyKate Perumal joins the firm's Sydney office as a partner from her role as general counsel of Lendlease Construction Australia, a division of Lendlease.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 06, 2020 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hires Class Action Lawyer in Australia in Anticipation of More Class Action SuitsMatthew Spain joined the firm's Melbourne office as a partner. At King & Wood, he was a senior associate.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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