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.
December 11, 2019 | International Edition
Australian Firm Clayton Utz Appoints New LeaderBruce Cooper joined Clayton Utz in 2010 from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Between 2007 and 2010, he was head of Freshfields' Asian finance group.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 05, 2019 | Legal Week
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Needs Insurance Against Climate Risks, Says Clyde & CoThe Great Barrier Reef is both a World Heritage site and an economic asset that provides jobs, income and government revenue. Therefore, it should be insured against catastrophic events to guarantee its longterm resilience, the report says.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
December 05, 2019 | International Edition
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Needs Insurance Against Climate Risks, Says Clyde & CoThe Great Barrier Reef is both a World Heritage site and an economic asset that provides jobs, income and government revenue. Therefore, it should be insured against catastrophic events to guarantee its long-term resilience, the report says.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
December 04, 2019 | International Edition
Australian Litigation Funders Suffer Setback After High Court RulingThe High Court's decision stemmed from two separate class actions where common fund orders had been granted. The defendants in those cases filed appeals.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
December 03, 2019 | International Edition
Global Warming Gives Rise to Growth in Climate Law Practices at Global Law FirmsCorporations and governments dealing with increased environmental regulations and societal pressures are seeking more advice from outside counsel on environmental issues.
By Christopher Niesche
9 minute read
December 02, 2019 | International Edition
Dentons Hires Competition Lawyer From Baker McKenzie for Sydney OfficeElizabeth Sarofim advises both domestic and international clients on their rights and obligations under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 02, 2019 | International Edition
Australia's MinterEllison Sees Increase in M&A Activity in Financial SectorA report states that financial services companies are dealing with the fallout of last year's Financial Services Royal Commission, which looked into misconduct in the banking and financial services sector.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 02, 2019 | International Edition
Kennedys Hires Litigation Partner for Growing Melbourne OfficeKennedys' Melbourne office has tripled in size since it opened in late 2017.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 29, 2019 | International Edition
DWF Hires Head of Australian Real Estate from HFWIt is the latest regional hire for DWF, which earlier this month acquired an eight-lawyer firm.
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
November 26, 2019 | International Edition
Report: 'Top-Tier Firms' Provided Afterpay With Incorrect Legal Advice, Resulting in Money Laundering BreachDentons was one of the firms that advised Afterpay, but the firm said the advice it provided in 2016 was in line with industry practice at the time.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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