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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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June 25, 2024 | International Edition

Corporatizing Law: How This Law Firm Leader Plans to Build a Big Legal Business

Thomson 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 Market

The 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 Office

The 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 Ranks

Firms 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 Review

The 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 Lawyers

The 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 Australia

Catriona 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 Downturn

Australian 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 IPO

Guzman y Gomez is also raising cash for expansion

By Christopher Niesche

1 minute read