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.
February 14, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie's Sydney Finance Practice Loses Partner, Gains A&O LawyerThe Sydney finance team loses an experienced partner but gains a new partner, a former Allen & Overy associate.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 09, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Launches Class Action Against Australian Private Health Insurer After Data BreachThe action comes amid an upswing in class actions in Australia following government plans to wind back regulations on litigation funding.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 09, 2023 | International Edition
Ashurst Adds Two Deloitte Lawyers to Australia Tax Controversy PracticeThe two lawyer team includes a partner.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 07, 2023 | International Edition
Employment Partner Rejoins KWM in Melbourne From Own PracticeAnnamarie Rooding spent eight years working in-house, with more than three of those years as a general counsel.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 07, 2023 | International Edition
Heavyweight Trio Advise on $17B Bid for Gold Miner NewcrestThe transaction, based in Australia, would if successful combine two of the world's top gold producers, according to the buying company.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 06, 2023 | International Edition
Australia's Law Schools Consider Responses to ChatGPTTheir immediate concern is that the AI program, which has been shown to write satisfactory essays and exams, will be used by students to cheat.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
February 06, 2023 | International Edition
K&L Gates Lures General Counsel of Sydney Asset Management FirmThe firm has seen plenty of partner movement in recent months.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 03, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Parts Ways with Sydney DuoThe firm lost several partners in Australia 2021 and 2022, but has also been working to replenish its partner ranks.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
February 01, 2023 | International Edition
Australia's Clayton Utz Bolsters Environment Team With Partner HireWendy Evans joins the firm's Brisbane office.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
January 31, 2023 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Hires Corporate Partner From DLA Piper in AustraliaAndrew Fisken led DLA Piper's China practice in Australia. He specializes in cross-border M&A with a focus on advising clients from East Asia and Australia on their strategic investments.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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