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.
November 06, 2023 | International Edition
Report Raises Security Concerns About Australian Law Firms Acting for Chinese EntitiesThe report singles out Ashust and King & Wood Mallesons as being lax on cybersecurity when it comes to advising Chinese clients. Both firms say the report is inaccurate.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
November 03, 2023 | International Edition
Australia's Hamilton Locke Takes Team of Ten from Clyde & Co.The departures come after Clyde & Co laid off 10 lawyers in August.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
October 30, 2023 | International Edition
Why the Southern Hemisphere's Largest Fish Market Outsources Its Legal WorkSaying that a lot is going on at the Sydney Fish Market is not a fish tale. General counsel Michael Guilday is a busy man and he's more than happy to employ outside counsel—as long as they act as if they're in-house lawyers.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
October 29, 2023 | International Edition
Former Head of KPMG's Australian Legal Practice Joins 'New Law' Firm Law SquaredKate Marshall, who left KPMG in December and then took a career break, will now serve as Law Squared's chief legal officer, overseeing the firm's practice groups.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 25, 2023 | International Edition
Carnival Cruises Loses COVID Class Action Case in AustraliaCarnival was negligent and deceptive, Australia's Federal Court finds.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
October 23, 2023 | International Edition
'It Takes a Long-Term View': How Mills Oakley Has Kept Up Its Remarkable GrowthThe Australian firm, which is now a national legal brand, has enjoyed 18 years of consecutive double-digit revenue growth.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
October 16, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons Appoints New Head of Office for Papua New GuineaWavie Kendino Leki rejoins the firm from ANZ bank.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 16, 2023 | International Edition
Australia Rejects Constitutional Recognition for First Nations PeoplesLaw firms had actively supported the referendum and say they remain committed to reconciliation.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
October 16, 2023 | International Edition
M&A Partner Leaves Australia's Corrs Chambers Following Plane IncidentChris Allen, one of six top corporate and banking partners poached by Corrs in a raid on rival MinterEllison in 2021, has left the firm.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 13, 2023 | International Edition
Piper Alderman, BCLP Advise on $965 million Fruit DealKirkland & Ellis, Allens and Herbert Smith Freehills are also advising on the deal.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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