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.
April 30, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Firms Take Cautious Approach on Return to WorkAustralia has one of the most extensive testing regimes in the world, with over 13,000 people tested per day. But Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants testing expanded before restrictions are lifted.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
April 29, 2020 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons Acts for Virgin Creditors, LessorsThe information came to light through an affidavit filed with the Federal Court of Australia. The affidavit also revealed that Clifford Chance has been in discussions with lessors about representing them in the proceedings.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
April 29, 2020 | International Edition
HFW to Reopen in Perth Next Week, Others Plan for ReturnGlobal and domestic firms are making plans to return to the workplace once governments say it is safe.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
April 28, 2020 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Hires Oil and Gas Specialist in AustraliaPaul Shillington joins the firm in Perth as a partner.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 27, 2020 | International Edition
Dentons Australia Cuts Staff and Partner PayStaff salaries are reduced by 20% while partner pay is cut by half for all Australian offices.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 23, 2020 | International Edition
Australian M&A Slows, but Firms See Pickup in Distressed SellersMore stringent government regulations tightening rules for foreign acquisitions are adding to the difficulty of doing deals in the current COVID-19 environment.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
April 23, 2020 | International Edition
DLA Piper Adds Partners From PwC and Corrs Chambers in AustraliaTax disputes partner Paul McNab joins the firm's Sydney office from PwC and John Fogarty joins from Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 23, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Takes Role in Virgin Australia AdministrationThe firm is acting for some of the airline's creditors while Australian firm Clayton Utz is advising the administrator Deloitte.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 22, 2020 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Real Estate Partner From DLA Piper for Brisbane OfficeTim Mathers specializes in real estate capital transactions and developments and major commercial and retail leasing transactions.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 22, 2020 | International Edition
Jones Day Hires Antitrust Partner From Herbert Smith Freehills in AustraliaJones Day has grown rapidly in Australia, doubling its lawyer head count Down Under over the past five years.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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