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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September 02, 2024 | International Edition

HSF Expects Another Strong 12 Months of M&A in Australia

Lower 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 Duo

The 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 Oakley

Several 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 Case

The 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 Action

Suit alleges Jetstar didn't provide refunds for flights canceled during the COVID pandemic.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

August 22, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Clayton Utz Poaches Four Government Partners from Rival

Takes MinterEllison's Canberra office head

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

August 20, 2024 | International Edition

Demand for Legal Advice on Greenwashing Is High in Australia as Regulators Crack Down

The country's consumer and financial services regulators have each become increasingly active in pursuing greenwashing violations. But some lawyers say there is still confusion about what constitutes greenwashing.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read