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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November 18, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Elects Amber Warren to Chair Australian Practice

The appointment follows the elevation of Chelsea Drake to chair Australian firm Allens.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 15, 2024 | International Edition

Australia’s MinterEllison Loses More Partners From Canberra Practice

Two depart following downgrade on government legal procurement panel.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 15, 2024 | International Edition

DWF Swoops in on Australian Firm For 9-Partner Hire

DWF is rebuilding after pulling back in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 13, 2024 | International Edition

DLA Piper Appoints Corporate Partner to Lead Australian Practice

Amber Matthews is to leave next year.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

November 13, 2024 | International Edition

Australia’s HWL Ebsworth Hires Ashurst Venture Capital Partner

The firm is growing its corporate practice.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 11, 2024 | International Edition

Bird & Bird Takes Partners from DLA Piper in Sydney and Clifford Chance in London

The firm plans to increase its Australian technology practice and has added a public law expert in the U.K.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 11, 2024 | International Edition

Another Insurance Partner Defects from Clyde & Co Australia

David Kirwin follows colleagues to Australia’s Sparke Helmore.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 04, 2024 | International Edition

Australian Senator Accuses PwC International of Inhibiting Accountability

Police search PwC's Australian offices as part of tax leaks investigation.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

October 31, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case Takes Two A&O Shearman M&A Partners in Australia

Aaron Kenavan and Jamie Palmer will join the firm in Sydney.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 29, 2024 | International Edition

Australia's Allens Advises on $1.3B Data Center Sale to Investment Fund

Global Switch owns two data centers in Sydney.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read


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