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 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

October 28, 2024 | International Edition

Hiring Spree Continues in Australia as Jones Day Loses Partner

Clayton Utz adds Katie Higgins to its insolvency practice.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

October 24, 2024 | International Edition

Firms in Australia Locked in Hiring Frenzy as Players Fight for Regional Work

Departures continue from KPMG and Clyde & Co in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

October 21, 2024 | International Edition

HFW Adds Clifford Chance Construction Partner in Australia

Sean Marriott was an engineer before he was a lawyer

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

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


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