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, 2024 | International Edition
KWM Bolsters Employment Team with Partner from Australian FirmCilla Robinson joins from Clayton Utz
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 20, 2024 | International Edition
Law Firm Partners Income Tax Arrangements Come Under Scrutiny in AustraliaMembers of Australia's Senate are questioning the use by law firms and their partners of a tax structure that lowers the amount of tax owed to the government.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
February 20, 2024 | International Edition
Plaintiff Firm Pogust Goodhead Sets Up in AustraliaLaunches a Sydney office to pursue mining giant BHP.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 19, 2024 | International Edition
In Australia, Litigator to Leave Corrs for Ashurst, Pinsent Masons Launches Health and Safety PracticeFelicity Healy will move to Corrs in August while Carlie Holt will join Pinsent Masons with a team of two.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
February 19, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Hires Luke Barrett to Lead Pension Funds TeamLuke Barrett was previously general counsel at Australian pension funds firm UniSuper
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 15, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Hamilton Locke Adds Clifford Chance Veteran and Former Corrs PartnerThe Australian firm has hired Time Grave and Alistair Newton.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 14, 2024 | International Edition
Gavin MacLaren to Lead Australia's Corrs Chambers Westgarth Until 2033The extension is a reflection of the firm's success under MacLaren's leadership, Corrs chairman Stephen Price said.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 12, 2024 | International Edition
Australian Senator Criticizes PwC Over Failure to Publish Tax Scandal ReportThe senator says PwC is hiding behind legal privilege.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
February 12, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Acquires Perth Legal PracticeThe move marks a period of continued expansion for the firm in Western Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 11, 2024 | International Edition
Former PwC Australia Partner Sues Firm Over Pension PaymentsPwC said the partner forfeited his posttermination payments when he went to DLA Piper, which PwC deemed a "major competitor."
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
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