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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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April 03, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Brings in Australian Corporate Team from Local Rival

The third partner hire this year takes the Australian total to 76.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

March 21, 2024 | International Edition

Why This Australian Gaming Company Group GC Loves Legal Tech

Ivana Kovacevic says legal tech saves a business time and money, and frees up in-house counsel to spend time on more value-added work.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

March 21, 2024 | International Edition

Ashurst Expands Australian Disputes Practice with Partner Hire

The U.K.-headquartered firm plans to grow its global disputes and investigations practice.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

March 20, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's HWL Ebsworth Appoints Temporary Leader after Managing Partner Dies

Juan Martinez died after 26 years leading the firm.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

March 18, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Expands to New Zealand's Christchurch with Health Firm Acquisition

Claro is specialist health sector law firm.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

March 18, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Hall & Wilcox Hires Corporate Partner from EY

Steve Johns specializes in M&A.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

March 15, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Clayton Utz Takes Baker McKenzie Insolvency Head

Maria O'Brien is the latest insolvency partner to switch firms in the country.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

March 13, 2024 | International Edition

How an Australian Broadcaster's General Counsel Promotes Team Well-Being

SBS's Theo Dorizac makes well-being a work goal for his team, noting that a healthy and happy team is also more engaged.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

March 06, 2024 | International Edition

Pogust Goodhead Sees More Demand for Class Actions in Australia

The firm sees in Australia a very strong opportunity, said firm Australia head Amie Crichton.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

March 06, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Mills Oakley Poaches Squire Partner to Start Energy Group

Natalie Lonergan plans to hire more partners.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read