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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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October 16, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Attorney Investigated for Citing Fake AI-Generated Cases

The lawyer said he didn't fully understand how artificial intelligence worked.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Loses Australian Regulatory Partner Amid Ongoing Exodus

Avryl Lattin leaves to take up key in-house role with a development organisation.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

October 13, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Holding Redlich Hires Seven From KPMG

Philip Jones-Hope led the accounting giant's Canberra practice.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 11, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Loses Second Australian Partner Within Days

Banking and finance specialist Charlie Detmold to join local firm Johnson Winter Slattery.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Firms Gear Up in Canberra to Win Government Work

The Australian government has become a steady and reliable source of work, lawyers say.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Former Australian Head of Tax to Leave for Jones Day

John Walker specialises in tax aspect of M&A and other transactions

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 03, 2024 | International Edition

Another KPMG Partner Leaves after Australian Legal Arm Shuts Down

Adrian Wong and his team of three join Thomson Geer.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 03, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's MinterEllison hires construction partner from KWM

Peter Pether will join MinterEllison in January 2025.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 01, 2024 | International Edition

Asia Pacific Hires: Global Firms Kick Off Q4 with Flurry of Team Hires Across the Region

Kennedys has expanded in New Zealand by taking over a specialist dispute resolution firm in the country's capital Wellington. Partners Alistair…

By Kasvi Sehgal | Christopher Niesche

10 minute read

September 26, 2024 | International Edition

Disclosing Dentons Australian Leader's Email was in Public Interest, Former Partner Says

Doug Stipanicev is accused of sending anti-vax and antisemitic material.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read