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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November 27, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Law Firms Win the Bulk of Government Legal Work

Government legal spending is increasing in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 27, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Australian Chair Doug Stipanicev Back At Work After Investigation

Firm says there were no adverse findings from investigation into the sending of anti-vaccine and antisemitic material.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

November 25, 2024 | Law.com

Baker McKenzie Accepts Defeat on Australian Integration With Firm's Asia Practice

The decision follows a partner vote against financial and administrative integration.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 25, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Accepts Defeat on Australian Integration with Asia

The decision follows a partner vote against financial and administrative integration.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 25, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Corporations More Concerned About Class Actions Risk, HSF Report Finds

Cyber is emerging as a major risk for companies.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

November 22, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie’s Australian Partners Reject Plan to Join Asia

Votes for financial integration came in below the 75% threshold, according to a report.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 21, 2024 | International Edition

Setting Standards: Vanguard Australia's Sean Hughes on Moving From Government Regulator to Corporate General Counsel

"I'm dealing with the same content. It’s just I'm looking at it from a different lens each time,” said Hughes, who has worked in both the public and private sectors focusing on legal risk and compliance.

By Christopher Niesche

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