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 07, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Poaches HSF Real Estate Partner for Sydney Office

Philip Podzebenko to add senior capability, firm says

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 04, 2023 | International Edition

Jones Day Boosts Asia Pacific Energy Practice with Ashurst, Akin Gump Hires

Simon Brown joins in Brisbane and Paul Greening joins Singapore office.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

August 31, 2023 | International Edition

Concerned About the Risks of ChatGPT, Australia's Allens Built an Alternative

It took about six months for the firm to build its own GenAI platform, which it has named "Airlie" in honor of Airlie Smith—the first woman lawyer to join any of the firms that merged to form Allens.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

August 31, 2023 | International Edition

Australian Government to Disclose Climate Risk to Investors After Lawsuit

The move makes Australia the world's first AAA-rated country to warn investors that climate change could affect the value of its bonds.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

August 29, 2023 | International Edition

'It's Not Just Knowing the Law': How Australia's Arnold Bloch Leibler Has Grown Alongside Its Wealthy Clients

The Melbourne-based law firm focuses on high-net-worth individuals. Its relatively small size belies its influence, as its clients represent a veritable who's who of government, politics and corporate Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read