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 16, 2023 | International Edition

HFW Hires 5 Partners From Australia's MinterEllison

U.K.-based Holman Fenwick Willan wants to improve its capability to handle deals related to resources and mining between Australia and China.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 15, 2023 | International Edition

PwC Australia Exodus Continues as Two Partners Leave for Construction Boutique

Nine Australian partners have left since PwC's tax scandal made headlines.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 12, 2023 | International Edition

Being Part of 'a Modern-Day Miracle': A Nonprofit's General Counsel Sees Purpose

As general counsel of the Fred Hollows Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to provide affordable eye health care and end avoidable blindness in disadvantaged communities around the world, Katrin O'Sullivan oversees seven different legal entities across 25 mostly African and Asian countries.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

November 08, 2023 | International Edition

Johnson Winter Slattery, Sheppard Mullin Advise on $1B Vineyard Sale

Herbert Smith Freehills is also advising on the deal.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 06, 2023 | International Edition

Report Raises Security Concerns About Australian Law Firms Acting for Chinese Entities

The report singles out Ashust and King & Wood Mallesons as being lax on cybersecurity when it comes to advising Chinese clients. Both firms say the report is inaccurate.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

November 03, 2023 | International Edition

Australia's Hamilton Locke Takes Team of Ten from Clyde & Co.

The departures come after Clyde & Co laid off 10 lawyers in August.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

October 30, 2023 | International Edition

Why the Southern Hemisphere's Largest Fish Market Outsources Its Legal Work

Saying that a lot is going on at the Sydney Fish Market is not a fish tale. General counsel Michael Guilday is a busy man and he's more than happy to employ outside counsel—as long as they act as if they're in-house lawyers.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

October 29, 2023 | International Edition

Former Head of KPMG's Australian Legal Practice Joins 'New Law' Firm Law Squared

Kate Marshall, who left KPMG in December and then took a career break, will now serve as Law Squared's chief legal officer, overseeing the firm's practice groups.

By Christopher Niesche

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