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.
February 21, 2020 | International Edition
Pinsents Strikes Again For Norton Rose Australia TalentPinsents hired two partners from Norton Rose in Australia last year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 20, 2020 | International Edition
High Profile Australian Litigator Rebekah Giles Leaves Kennedys to Start FirmGiles has represented former prime ministers, celebrities, business leaders, athletes and sporting organizations.
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
February 19, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Hires 2 Real Estate Lawyers From Local Australian FirmsAndrea Towson joins from local commercial law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler, where she was a special counsel, and Richard Skopal joins from local firm Holding Redlich, where he was a partner.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 19, 2020 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Hires Melbourne Banking Lawyer From KWMCharlie Detmold has represented banks, borrowers and sponsors. He joins the firm at a time of increasing client demand for banking and finance services in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 18, 2020 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Hires Sydney-based Finance Partner from Baker McKenzieThe hire comes as part of Hogan Lovells' plans to grow in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 18, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Firm Hall & Wilcox Hires Partner to Lead IT and IP PracticeThe new partner joins from one of Australia's largest law firms.
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
February 13, 2020 | International Edition
HSF and Allens Act on $10 billion Australian Telecoms MergerThe Federal Court overruled the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's earlier decision to block to merger.
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
February 12, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Lawyers Sign Up for Massive Bush Fire Pro Bono EffortAmong the many lawyers who have volunteered to help when their pro bono services are needed are lawyers with large global law firms, including Norton Rose Fulbright, Herbert Smith Freehills and Ashurst.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
February 12, 2020 | International Edition
Another Busy Year for Australia's Class Action Lawyers in 2020A string of class actions arose from 2018's year-long government inquiry into misconduct in the country's banking and financial services sector. Lawyers now expect that Australia's invigorated regulators will spur new actions.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
February 07, 2020 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Hires Three Insurance Partners From Norton Rose Fulbright in AustraliaThe team move is the latest in a series of defections from Norton Rose to Clyde & Co in Australia in recent years.
By Christopher Niesche | Simon Lock
3 minute read
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