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Christopher Niesche

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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November 13, 2020 | International Edition

Disputes Partner Leaves DWF in Australia to Join Local Firm

Lachlan Wilson is the second partner to jump from the international firm to an Australian firm this year.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 12, 2020 | International Edition

Why Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Sold Off Its Own Legal Software

The law firm sold its verification tool to U.S. legal software provider Litera for an undisclosed sum.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

November 09, 2020 | International Edition

Ashurst Hires Reed Smith Projects Partner to Join Sydney Office

Bree Miechel has extensive experience in Asia, the Middle East and Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 09, 2020 | International Edition

Australia's Mills Oakley Hires Another Partner From Norton Rose Fulbright

This marks the firm's second hire of a partner from the London-headquartered firm in two months.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 08, 2020 | International Edition

Kennedys Hires Professional Indemnity Lawyer From Australian Firm

Emily Schneider joins Kennedys as a partner from Barry.Nilsson

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 06, 2020 | International Edition

Australian Law Firm Allens Launches Tech Accelerator

The Linklaters-aligned firm is aiming to find solutions for compliance and contract creation.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 04, 2020 | International Edition

Deloitte Legal Loses Five Member Tax Team in Australia to Local Firm

This is the second departure from the global accounting firm in the country in a week.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 30, 2020 | International Edition

Norton Rose Disputes Resolution Lawyer Jumps to Australia's Johnson Winter & Slattery

Tougher regulation is leading to more litigation.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 30, 2020 | International Edition

Australian Firm Lander & Rogers Hires Disputes Partner From Deloitte Legal

Sarah Fregon will help the firm's push into government work.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 29, 2020 | International Edition

Ashurst Global Head Says Firm Will Continue to Expand Despite Pandemic

Global Managing Partner Paul Jenkins said the firm is eying opportunities to further expand in the United States.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read


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