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.
November 25, 2019 | International Edition
Telecoms Specialist Leaves Baker McKenzie to Launch Own Practice in SydneyPatrick Fair had been a partner at Baker McKenzie for around 20 years.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 25, 2019 | International Edition
How Rocket Scientists Are Helping Clayton Utz Push Into ForensicsThe Australian firm has brought together law and forensic science to address such matters as harassment allegations, company fraud and data breaches.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
November 22, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Launches Digital Law Group to Advise on 'Digital Transformation'One of the key initial focuses of the Digital Law Group will be smart legal contracts.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
November 20, 2019 | International Edition
Australian Firm Maddocks Hires Energy and Resources Partner From AshurstPeter Limbers is an expert in the renewables, electricity and gas sectors. He will be joining Maddocks as a partner in Sydney in early 2020.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 19, 2019 | International Edition
Report: Australia's M&A Deals Expected to Be More Competitive and Complex in 2020Much of the increase in competition stems from private equity activity in public markets, as investors seek assets on which they can deploy capital.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 19, 2019 | International Edition
DWF Acquires Eight-Lawyer Regional Firm in AustraliaThe deal is the listed firm's latest acquisition as it continues its international expansion.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 17, 2019 | International Edition
Defectors From K&L Gates Launch Employment Firm in AustraliaThe new firm, named Kingston Reid, says it will maintain a strong relationship with K&L Gates and will have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
November 15, 2019 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Elevates Sydney Partner to Global Head of Climate ChangeIlona Millar has worked for 20 years on climate law, developing policy by both governments and the private sector as well as carbon contracts, carbon funds and carbon transactions.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
November 12, 2019 | International Edition
Australian Legal Tech Startup Aims to Be Ubiquitous Destination for Small BusinessThe Sydney-based startup, which generates legal documents for small businesses and connects them with lawyers, sees potential to expand its business beyond its current 1% Australian market share.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
November 12, 2019 | Legal Week
Australian Legal Tech Start Up Aims to be Ubiquitous Destination for Small BusinessThe Sydney-based start-up, which generates legal documents for small businesses and connects them with lawyers, sees potential to expand its business beyond its current 1% Australian market share.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
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