Cooper Grace Ward has received numerous recommendations and awards in recognition of our service to clients, our expertise and the achievements of our people.

Some of our recent awards include:

• BRW Client Choice Awards 2009
  Best Australian Law Firm (revenue less than $50m) Joint Winner
• EOWA Employer of Choice for Women 2009
• ALB Australasian Law Awards 2007 & 2008 Finalist - Best Brisbane Firm
• ALB Fast 10 2008 – a list of Australasia’s fastest growing law firms
• Book of Lists 2008 – a list of Queensland’s leading law firms Ranked 5th

In addition, we have had numerous recommendations in the Australasian Legal Business (ALB) magazine which conducts surveys with hundreds of buyers of legal services across Australia to identify leading law firms. We have been rated as a leading firm in the following legal guides:

• ALB Guide to Employment Law 2009
• ALB Guide to Insurance Law 2008 and 2009
• ALB Guide to Banking & Finance Law 2009
• ALB Guide to Intellectual Property Law 2008
• ALB Guide to Environmental Law 2008.

What Our Clients Say

Here's what our clients say about working with Cooper Grace Ward.

“Cooper Grace Ward acted for us in the reverse takeover of Purus Energy Limited. This is a significant milestone in our business and our listing on the ASX enables us to expand our business to be a global player in the digital marketing technology industry. It was important to us that the transaction was completed in an extremely tight time frame so we could resume trading as quickly as possible. Cooper Grace Ward worked closely with us and the other parties involved to ensure things went off without a hitch.”
Rob Hunwick, Chairman
Facilitate Digital Holdings Limited

“Cooper Grace Ward is the leader in legal advice and support to the financial services industry. We view them as our primary legal solutions provider. They assist us and our clients in a range of areas including complex superannuation, tax and property issues. In the financial services space, there is no other firm that comes close in terms of providing seamless value-adding solutions.”
Lance Meikle
Professional Investment Services Pty Ltd

“Cooper Grace Ward's greatest strength is their team members. I've always found them to be excellent. As our Relationship Partner, Greg Cahill takes a very logical and commercial approach to managing our legal needs. We regard Greg as a trusted advisor and an integral part of our team. Neil Hawthorne also does an outstanding job dealing with all of our property and leasing matters.  We really appreciate the ability to use Cooper Grace Ward as a sounding board for general legal questions, and consult with them on major decisions for our business.”
Greg Dunne, Executive Director - Group Operations
Zupps Group of Companies

“No job is ever too hard for the CGW Banking & Finance Team. A few of the settlements that we submit are definitely 'outside the square', and time and time again the team performs above and beyond the call of duty to ensure total customer satisfaction. As a result of CGW's efficiencies we are able to give our clients the level of service we all value so highly.”
Christopher Richardson, Angela Warren & Peter Hanrahan
Investec Experien Pty Ltd

“Cooper Grace Ward has provided assistance with many aspects of our business. I am impressed in particular by partner Rocco Russo's commercial approach. Cooper Grace Ward recently provided assistance in negotiations in relation to a termination of a Memorandum of Understanding. We were able to achieve a positive outcome without a costly legal battle.”
Pauline Sinclair, Finance & Administration Manager
Maxam Australia Pty Ltd

“Kenyon Prendeville are Australia's leading Merger and Acquisition consultants specialising in the area of Financial Services. Kenyon Prendeville have assisted more than 50 business owners sell their businesses and we have been on both sides of the table from Greg Cahill of Cooper Grace Ward and without reservation we now refer our clients to Cooper Grace Ward.

We deal with lawyers every day in the normal course of business and it is rare that we make favourable comments on the profession. What has distinguished Cooper Grace Ward is the maintenance of time frames, the level of communication and the balance between commercial realities and the protection of clients’ interests.

The team led by Greg Cahill, assisted by Charles Sweeney and Carly Cameron, inspire confidence with their application of knowledge combined with effective communication. They do what they say they will do, to a very high standard in a time effective manner. It is always a pleasure to deal with professionals.”
Steve Prendeville, Director
Kenyon Prendeville, Melbourne