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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September 22, 2024 | International Edition

AIA Australia's General Counsel Conducts an Artificial Intelligence Experiment

At a time when GCs are increasingly being asked to do more and there never seems to be enough time, Kristy Redfern says AI is saving her as much as two hours a day.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

September 13, 2024 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Exits Australia Amid Legal Sector Boom, Falling Short of Ambitions

Big deals were few and far between in the Sydney office.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

September 10, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Advises on $1.2B Packaging Sale by Australia's Orora

Kirkland & Ellis and Debevoise & Plimpton are acting for the U.S. buyer Veritev.

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read

September 06, 2024 | International Edition

HSF Hires Tax Partner from Australian Firm

Jay Prasad will join HSF's Sydney office.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 06, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Legal Sector is Growing Strongly, Report Finds

Firms are investing more in technology to keep up with demand.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

September 05, 2024 | International Edition

Ashurst Hires Real Estate Partner From Australia's Corrs

Alex Peace is one of several partners who have recently left Corrs. Last month, a team of partners jumped en masse to King & Wood Mallesons.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 04, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Simpson Thacher and KWM Act on Blackstone's $16B Data Centre Buy

Funds giant Blackstone acquires Australia's AirTrunk.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 04, 2024 | International Edition

How One Firm Is Training Its Lawyers in the Use of Gen AI and Other Legal Tech

Australian corporate law firm Allens has rolled out a training program to give lawyers and staff the skills and confidence they need to use the various technologies.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read