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.

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May 09, 2024 | International Edition

HSF, Gilbert + Tobin Act on $1.4B KKR Australian Buyout

KKR plans to split up the fund manager.

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read

May 07, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Firm Looks to Norton Rose for New Construction Partner

The Australian firm has recently also hired from PwC and Clyde & Co.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

May 07, 2024 | International Edition

Gender Pay Gap Persists in Australian Law Firms, Survey Reveals

Pay inequality is not just a legacy issue

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

May 03, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Hires PNG Litigation Partner from Ashurst

Jason Brooks will be based in the capital Port Moresby.

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read

May 03, 2024 | International Edition

Insurance Team Leaves Clyde & Co in Latest Defection

The hire follows the departure of three other Clyde & Co partners last month.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

May 01, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's JWS Hires Technology Partner Sophie Dawson from Bird & Bird

The hire comes after two tech partners left JWS last month.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

April 24, 2024 | International Edition

After Strategy Reset, Deloitte Legal Remains Committed to Hong Kong and Eyes New Practice Areas and Growth in Australia

The Big Four firm's legal arm plans to double or triple in size in Australia within a few years, according to Deloitte Legal's leader for Asia Pacific and Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read