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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August 13, 2019 |

Dentons’ New Zealand Expansion Marks Atypical Move

The firm's plan to set up shop by merging with local firm Kensington Swan will make it just the second foreign law firm there, after DLA Piper.

By Christopher Niesche

6 minute read

July 26, 2019 | International Edition

Facebook and Google Face Crackdown in Australia as Regulators Propose Limiting Their Market Power

In a long-awaited report released Friday, the Australian government concluded the tech companies wield too much influence and made 23 recommendations for increased regulation designed to curtail their power.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

July 18, 2019 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Australia Plans to Double in Size in Next Three Years

Australia managing partner Scott Harris said the firm hopes to have about 15 partners across its Australia offices.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

July 16, 2019 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Hires Former Deutsche Bank General Counsel to Join Australian Practice

The hire comes at a time of heightened interest in financial services regulation in Australia following a government investigation that found gross misconduct and dishonesty in many parts of the financial sector, including in Australia's major banks.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 12, 2019 | International Edition

Google Gets Preliminary Win in Australian Defamation Fight

At a scheduling hearing Friday, the justice hearing the case said a contempt order issued against the tech company should be stayed ahead of a hearing on July 26 about whether it should have been made.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

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