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.
June 25, 2024 | International Edition
Corporatizing Law: How This Law Firm Leader Plans to Build a Big Legal BusinessThomson Geer's Adrian Tembel says high-volume legal work in Australia will become corporatized.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
June 20, 2024 | International Edition
What Firms in Australia Are Doing to Attract and Retain Lawyers in a Competitive MarketThe market for legal talent in Australia is highly competitive, and law firms know there's a lot at stake in holding on to their talent.
By Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
June 20, 2024 | International Edition
Allens Study Reveals Risks of Using AI for Legal Advice"I just thought that was quite staggering, that it could not only just get it wrong, but actually change things to make it look much more reliable,"—Allens' Miriam Stiel
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
June 13, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Adds Two Partners to West Australian OfficeThe global firm has hired three disputes partners in Australia this year
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 11, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Pacific Regional Firms Add to their Partner RanksFirms including JSA, JunHe, Adnan Sundra and MinterEllison have all added new partners recently across India, China, Malaysia and Australia.
By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche
7 minute read
June 05, 2024 | International Edition
Six Partners to Leave Clyde & Co in Australia Following ReviewThe firm is trying to improve its operating model.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
June 04, 2024 | International Edition
Looming Privacy Law Changes in Australia Bring Unmet Demand for LawyersThe changes, which will make Australian privacy law more like the EU's, "should be giving people nightmares," said one Sydney-based privacy partner.
By Christopher Niesche
6 minute read
June 03, 2024 | International Edition
How This M&A Lawyer Became the General Counsel and Project Governance Head of a Leading Publicly Traded Company in AustraliaCatriona McGregor, who is an experienced M&A lawyer, now oversees transformation projects and is the general counsel at Australia's Domain Group.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
June 02, 2024 | International Edition
Alternative Fee Arrangements Gaining Popularity in Australia Amid Economic DownturnAustralian firms are also cutting costs and increasing their fees.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
May 31, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Advises in $1.5 Billion Mexican Food IPOGuzman y Gomez is also raising cash for expansion
By Christopher Niesche
1 minute read
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