Christopher Niesche

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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January 27, 2025 | Law.com

‘The US Market Is Critical’: KPMG’s Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Legal Arm of the Big Four Firm Entering the US

As KPMG’s legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business structure in Arizona, Stuart Fuller describes the reasons the firm has pushed to enter the competitive U.S. market, what it plans to do there, and why he believes it will succeed.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

January 27, 2025 | Law.com

‘The US Market Is Critical’: KPMG’s Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Big Four Firm’s Legal Arm Entering the US

As KPMG’s legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business structure in Arizona, Stuart Fuller describes the reasons the firm has pushed to enter the competitive U.S. market, what it plans to do there, and why he believes it will succeed.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

January 27, 2025 | The American Lawyer

KPMG’s Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Big Four Firm’s Legal Arm Entering 'Critical' US Market

As KPMG’s legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business structure in Arizona, Stuart Fuller describes the reasons the firm has pushed to enter the competitive U.S. market, what it plans to do there, and why he believes it will succeed.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

January 26, 2025 | International Edition

‘The US Market Is Critical’: KPMG’s Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Big Four Firm’s Legal Arm Entering the US

As KPMG’s legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business structure in Arizona, Stuart Fuller describes the reasons the firm has pushed to enter the competitive U.S. market, what it plans to do there, and why he believes it will succeed.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

January 22, 2025 | International Edition

Australia’s Clayton Utz Takes Real Estate Partner from Ashurst

There is strong demand for real estate legal advice.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 22, 2025 | International Edition

Two Partners Depart Hogan Lovells Ahead of Australian Closure

Charles Bogle and James Wood will join Jones Day.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 20, 2025 | International Edition

HFW Takes Herbert Smith Freehills Energy Partner in Perth

Graeme Gamble is HFW’s second recent West Australian hire.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 15, 2025 | International Edition

Australia’s Allens Advises on $990M Student Accommodation Purchase

Ashurst and MinterEllison acted for the vendors, sources say

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 13, 2025 | International Edition

DLA Piper, K&L Gates and Gilbert + Tobin Each Add a Partner in Australia

Partners join from Dentons and White & Case

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 13, 2025 | International Edition

HSF Defends Bayer on Roundup Class Action as Litigation Comes to an End in Australia

Follows finding that the pesticide isn’t carcinogenic

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read


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