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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July 23, 2024 | International Edition

PwC M&A Partner Nick Brown Leaves for Small Australian Firm

Brown will establish a Melbourne office for Kain Legal.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 21, 2024 | International Edition

Less Is More: Baker McKenzie Australia Says It's Earning More With Fewer Partners

She credits the Australian arm's success to increased focus on performance and delivering on the firm's strategy.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

July 17, 2024 | International Edition

Australia Law Firm Gadens Merges with Smaller Rival to Enter Canberra Market

The new office provides a base to pursue government-sector work.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 16, 2024 | International Edition

KPMG Shutters Australian Legal Practice, Seeks Law Firm Alliances

The Big Four firm's legal practices will continue in other jurisdictions.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

July 11, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Mills Oakley Hires Five Including Two KPMG Partners

Australian law firm Mills Oakley has hired two financial services partners from global accounting giant KPMG and three partners from Australian firms

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 09, 2024 | International Edition

Executive Employment Disputes Become More Hard-Fought in Australia

Companies are taking a harder line on misconduct, while employees are fighting noncompete clauses and other work restraints.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

July 05, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Corporate and Construction Partners Depart for Australian Firms

Australian law firm Clayton Utz has taken a corporate partner and an associate from Baker McKenzie.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 04, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Law Survey Reveals Persistent Gender Pay Gap, LGBQ+ Data

Data reveals persistent gender pay gaps across all ages in New South Wales' legal profession and includes first-time reporting on LGBQ+ lawyers.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

July 03, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Dismisses Australia Partner After Misconduct Investigation

The firm has hired Australia's former sex discrimination commissioner to review its workplace culture

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 02, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Picks Up Three Australian Partners

International law firm K&L Gates has added to its Australian offices with the hire of corporate, real estate and intellectual property partners, taking to eight its partner hires in Australia this year.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

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