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 17, 2024 | International Edition

Bird & Bird Takes Partners From Ashurst and Squire Patton Boggs in Australia

The hires come as the firm has been growing to better service its clients in Australia, the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 17, 2024 | International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons Global Managing Partner Sue Kench Stepping Down

Sue Kench will remain a partner until mid 2025 and a replacement has not yet been named.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 16, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Allens Advises on US$3.5B Telco Network Sale

TPG Telecom's sale is the latest of several recent telco deals.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 16, 2024 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Hires DLA Piper M&A Partner as Part of Growth Strategy

James Stewart, an M&A and equity capital markets partner joins the Sydney office.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 16, 2024 | International Edition

Clyde & Co's Fourth Australian Insurance Team Depart as Exits Continue

Patrick Boardman and his team of four lawyers are the fourth insurance team to depart in a year.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

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