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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January 24, 2024 | International Edition

Two Partners Return to Australia's Gilbert + Tobin from White & Case

Nirangjan Nagarajah and Christopher Flynn rejoin Australian corporate firm.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 22, 2024 | International Edition

KWM, HSF, Corrs Advise on $1.1B Takeover of Australian Lithium Explorer

Australian firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising lithium explorer Azure Minerals while KWM and HSF are advising the buyers.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 22, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Away MoFo's Funds Partner in Singapore, Adds Another in Sydney

Jason Nelms joins from Morrison Foerster while Claudine Salameh joins from Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 21, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Financial Regulator to Keep Lawyers Busy in 2024

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has indicated it will bring more investigations and court actions this year.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

January 17, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Projects Partner as Brisbane Prepares to Host Olympics

Justin O'Callaghan was a principal in McInnes Wilson Lawyers in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 15, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Adds Second Australian Partner this Month

Edmund Burke joins Brisbane office from Australian firm Holding Redlich.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 12, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper Appoint New Country Heads, A&O Partner Relocates to Sydney

Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper have appointed new country heads in Vietnam and Japan, respectively. Allen & Overy partner has relocated to Sydney from New York.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

3 minute read