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.
August 10, 2023 | International Edition
Another Partner Leaves PwC Legal, Joins DLA PiperLuke Westmore specializes in renewable energy projects.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 09, 2023 | International Edition
For In-House Counsel It's All About Relationships, GCs SayThree high-profile general counsel canvas how they help their teams have more impact outside the legal department.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
August 08, 2023 | International Edition
Corporate Legal Departments Need to Show Their Value, GCs SayIn-house counsel need to be present and technology, including generative AI, is not going to be able to replace a business's trust in a human lawyer, chief legal officers said at the ALM General Counsel Summit in Sydney.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
August 08, 2023 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Adds Ashurst Renewable Energy Lawyer to PartnershipStrong demand for projects and infrastructure lawyers
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 07, 2023 | International Edition
Cyber Leaks, Greenwashing and Changing Regulations Keep Australian GCs AwakeRegulators are getting more vigilant, general counsel said at the GC Summit in Sydney, Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
August 07, 2023 | International Edition
GC's Approach and Personality Pivotal to Resolving Regulatory Issues, Says Australia's Financial RegulatorASIC deputy chair Sarah Court likes to deal directly with general counsel.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
August 04, 2023 | International Edition
PwC Tax Partner Leaves to Join Australia's Corrs Chambers WestgarthCameron Blackwood, who will work in Corrs' Sydney office, spent 18 years at the specialist tax firm Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills before joining PwC in June 2022 following its acquisition of Greenwoods.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 02, 2023 | International Edition
Australian Firm JWS Takes Disputes Partner From Baker McKenzieAleisa Crepin joins Johnson Winter Slattery in Brisbane, the third addition to that office this year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
August 01, 2023 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Launches Australian Employment Practice with 3 PartnersThe new recruits come from two Australian law firms.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
July 31, 2023 | International Edition
Finding Balance: Google's GC in Australia on Innovation, Regulation and Big TechShoshana Shields is the director of legal for Google Australia and New Zealand. She recently spoke with Law.com International about what she has learned working at Google, the role of the GC, finding balance and the regulation of AI.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
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