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 17, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Projects Partner as Brisbane Prepares to Host Olympics

Justin O'Callaghan was a principal in McInnes Wilson Lawyers in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 15, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Adds Second Australian Partner this Month

Edmund Burke joins Brisbane office from Australian firm Holding Redlich.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 12, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper Appoint New Country Heads, A&O Partner Relocates to Sydney

Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper have appointed new country heads in Vietnam and Japan, respectively. Allen & Overy partner has relocated to Sydney from New York.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

January 10, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's State Court of Victoria Suffers Cyber Attack

Recordings of some hearings in courts between November 1 and December 21, 2023 may have been accessed.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 08, 2024 | International Edition

Clayton Utz Partner Leaves to Join Australian Insurer IAG

Litigation and disputes lawyer Karen Ingram will be interim general counsel.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

January 02, 2024 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Australia Vows to Focus on Core Sectors in Wake of Departures

The firm's Asia Pacific chair has spoken out about the firm's plans in the wake of several partner and team departures.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

December 21, 2023 | International Edition

Australia's Corrs Takes Capital Markets Partner from KWM

Jo Dodd will join the firm's Sydney office in February.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 18, 2023 | International Edition

Jones Day's New Partner-In-Charge of Australia to Lead from Los Angeles

Trial lawyer Christopher Lovrien to take the role.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 15, 2023 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie US Securities Partner Leaves Australian Practice

Cécile Baume is leaving to pursue other opportunities, firm says.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 12, 2023 | International Edition

'The Experiment's Failed': Problems Plague PwC Legal Australia After Tax Scandal

The recent tax scandal that has embroiled the Big Four firm is not the only reason PwC's hopes to become a major player in Australia's legal market have faded.

By Christopher Niesche

8 minute read

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