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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September 25, 2023 | International Edition

Australia's Mills Oakley Takes Public Law Team from MinterEllison

Partner Julian Pinder to join Mills Oakley's Sydney office.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 22, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons Adds to Australian Corporate Team with Partner Hire

Michelle Segaert is second recent partner hire.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 20, 2023 | International Edition

HSF, Linklaters Advise on $1.6B European Data Center Deal

Pension fund AustralianSuper invests $1.6 billion in Vantage Data Centres.

By Christopher Niesche

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September 20, 2023 | International Edition

Australia's HWL Ebsworth Consumed Dealing with Cyberattack, Cyber Chief Said

Some affected individuals yet to be notified.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

September 19, 2023 | International Edition

Energy Partner Joins Gilbert + Tobin From PwC as Australia Exodus Continues

Clare Pope is the latest partner to leave PwC Legal following revelations that the firm misused information it gained about tax law changes while advising the Australian government on how to more effectively tax multinationals.

By Christopher Niesche

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September 17, 2023 | International Edition

Why the GC of Australian Pension Fund UniSuper Keeps More Work In-House

UniSuper's Luke Barrett said he aims to build the best superannuation team in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

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September 14, 2023 | International Edition

Australia's Gadens Hires Data Partner from Allens

Michael Morris joins Gadens Brisbane office

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read

September 12, 2023 | International Edition

'A Remarkable Comeback': Australia's Legal Sector Has Coped Well With Softening Demand, Report States

Demand dropped in the first half of the year but counter-cyclical practices offset the decline, resulting in an increase in demand in the second half of the year.

By Christopher Niesche

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