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.
June 03, 2024 | International Edition
How This M&A Lawyer Became the General Counsel and Project Governance Head of a Leading Publicly Traded Company in AustraliaCatriona McGregor, who is an experienced M&A lawyer, now oversees transformation projects and is the general counsel at Australia's Domain Group.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
June 02, 2024 | International Edition
Alternative Fee Arrangements Gaining Popularity in Australia Amid Economic DownturnAustralian firms are also cutting costs and increasing their fees.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 31, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Advises in $1.5 Billion Mexican Food IPOGuzman y Gomez is also raising cash for expansion
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
May 23, 2024 | International Edition
Major Law Firms Advising BHP and Anglo American on $49B TakeoverAustralia's BHP aims to become world's largest copper miner.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 22, 2024 | International Edition
How an Australian Hospital's General Counsel Made Legal MatterFleur Katsmartin knocked on a lot of doors when she arrived at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
May 15, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's HWL Ebsworth Announces New Leaders After Managing Partner's DeathThe firm said it is not appointing a new managing partner and instead will convene a board and establish a new governance structure.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
British Firm Spencer West Opens Office in SydneyThe firm has appointed former BBC lawyer Andrew Ailwood as its new office lead.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 10, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Thomson Geer Takes Over Perth Practice, Buys Stake in IP BusinessThe firm reveals it has acquired a 4.9% stake in takeover target Qantm.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 10, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst, HSF Advise Insurance Broker Ardonagh on $1.5B Australian TakeoverArdonagh plans to create one of Australia's largest insurance distribution platforms
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 09, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Papua New Guinea Partner from PwCTureia Sample grew up in PNG.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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