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.
March 22, 2023 | International Edition
Australian M&A Activity to Slow in 2023, Gilbert + Tobin SaysHigher debt costs and wider spread between buyers and sellers to weigh on activity.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 17, 2022 | International Edition
Australia's Corporate Law Firms Upbeat in Face of Slowing EconomyMany expect that if there are more turbulent conditions, this will create work. But finding lawyers in Australia's tight legal market will continue to be a major challenge, they say.
By Christopher Niesche
8 minute read
March 15, 2022 | International Edition
Australia and the Netherlands Sue Russia for Downing of Passenger Jet in 2014The invasion of Ukraine underscores the need to hold Russia to account for its violation of international law, Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister and Attorney General said in a joint statement.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
November 16, 2021 | The Recorder
Big Law Looks to Canada, Australia to Fill Out Corporate Ranks in the Bay AreaFirms like Kirkland and Cooley are offering sunshine, flexibility and big U.S. salary scales to lure young talent.
By Jessie Yount | Gail J. Cohen | Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
June 18, 2021 | International Edition
K&L Gates Advises Sweden's Sinch on $1.3B Australian AcquisitionThe company acquired SMS marketing technology company MessageMedia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 08, 2021 | International Edition
Sometimes Law Firms Struggle to Manage Their Own CrisesA lack of objectivity about their own crisis means firms often lose out in the court of public opinion.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
February 15, 2021 | International Edition
Australia's Thomson Geer Returns to Dentons for Latest Partner HireThe latest departure follows 20-person raid by the local firm on Dentons last year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 04, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firms and Other Businesses in Melbourne to Close After Virus SpikeOnly essential businesses can remain open in Melbourne.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
December 13, 2019 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Appoints First Female Managing Partner in AustraliaAlison Deitz has been a Norton Rose partner since 1998 and leads Australia's business law practice group. She succeeds Wayne Spanner and will assume the new post on July 1 of 2020.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 05, 2019 | International Edition
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Needs Insurance Against Climate Risks, Says Clyde & CoThe Great Barrier Reef is both a World Heritage site and an economic asset that provides jobs, income and government revenue. Therefore, it should be insured against catastrophic events to guarantee its longterm resilience, the report says.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
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