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.
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Simpson Thacher and KWM Act on Blackstone's $16B Data Centre BuyFunds giant Blackstone acquires Australia's AirTrunk.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
How One Firm Is Training Its Lawyers in the Use of Gen AI and Other Legal TechAustralian corporate law firm Allens has rolled out a training program to give lawyers and staff the skills and confidence they need to use the various technologies.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
Boutique Australian M&A Firm Hires KPMG PartnerFollows hires from PwC earlier this year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 03, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Pacific Moves: White & Case Launches Tokyo Disputes Offering, NRF Appoints New Cybersecurity Head, Regional Firms Expand Partner BenchesHaiwen & Partners, White & Case, Cyril Amarchand, Norton Rose and Dentons Rodyk have all hired new partners.
By Kasvi Sehgal
11 minute read
September 02, 2024 | International Edition
HSF Expects Another Strong 12 Months of M&A in AustraliaLower U.S. interest rates will drive activity, the firm's M&A report states.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 30, 2024 | International Edition
HFW Continues to Grow in Australia With Hire of Partner DuoThe firm has hired several partners over the past 12 months.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 29, 2024 | International Edition
Australian Lawyers Get New 'Right to Disconnect' After Hours—But Will They?Lawyers can only refuse unreasonable out-of-hours contact.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
August 27, 2024 | International Edition
KPMG M&A Partner and Team of Three Depart For Australia's Mills OakleySeveral KPMG partners have already left ahead of the September shutdown.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 23, 2024 | International Edition
In Landmark Decision, Australian Judge Rules Sex is Changeable in Gender Identity CaseThe Federal Court finds Roxanne Tickle suffered discrimination when excluded from a women's social media platform.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
August 22, 2024 | International Edition
Qantas' Jetstar Faces COVID Travel-Credit Class ActionSuit alleges Jetstar didn't provide refunds for flights canceled during the COVID pandemic.
By Christopher Niesche
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