Awards and recognition

Awards and recognition for excellence

Feedback from clients, team members and peers has led to a wide range of industry awards and market recognition for Cooper Grace Ward as a leading Australian law firm.

To us, practising law is not just about knowing the law; it is also about having people who can work with others to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Our people-focussed approach has earned us a wide range of market recognition for our expertise, client focus and commitment to being an employer of choice.

You can find some of our recent firm achievements below. These awards reflect the value we place on relationships with our clients, our team and our community.

2024 Awards and Recognition

Inclusion and Culture

Recognised – Inclusive Employer – Diversity Council of Australia
(one of only three Australian law firms to have been ranked every year since 2019)
Ranked – Lawyers Weekly – Top 25 Attraction Firms nationally for 2024
Winner – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice – HRD Australia
Winner – ‘5-Star’ Service Provider Awards – Bronze – HRD Australia
Accredited – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Australian Breastfeeding Association

Client Service Excellence

Winner- Best Law & Related Services Firm ($30M-$100M revenue) – Beaton Client Choice Awards
Winner- Best Professional Services Firm – Beaton Client Choice Awards

Legal Expertise & Technical Excellence

Recognised – Leading Law Firm in practice areas including Corporate/M&A, Commercial Law, Workplace Relations & Safety, and Family Law – Doyle’s Guide 2024
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Global 2024 (11 consecutive years)
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Asia Pacific 2024 (11 consecutive years)
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

2023 Awards and Recognition

Inclusion and Culture

Recognised – Inclusive Employer – Diversity Council of Australia
(one of only three Australian law firms to have been ranked every year since 2019)
Winner – Workplace Wellbeing Award – Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards
Winner – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – HRD Australia
Winner – ‘5-Star’ Service Provider Awards – Bronze – HRD Australia
Recognised – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – Australasian Law Awards
Accredited – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Australian Breastfeeding Association

Client Service Excellence

Finalist – Best Law & Related Services Firm ($30M-$100M revenue) – Beaton Client Choice Awards
Finalist – Most Innovative Law & Related Services Firm – Beaton Client Choice Awards

Legal Expertise & Technical Excellence

Excellence Award – Law Firm of the Year (1-100 Lawyers) – Australasian Law Awards
Ranked – 24 CGW team members ranked as leading lawyers across 25 practice areas – Best Lawyers 2024
Recognised – Leading Law Firm in 15 practice areas including Tax, Corporate/M&A, Commercial Law, Insurance, Workplace Relations & Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Agribusiness, Health & Aged Care, Estates, Succession, Family Law, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Doyle’s Guide 2023
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Global 2023 (10 consecutive years)
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 (10 consecutive years)
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

2022 Awards and Recognition

Inclusion and Culture

Winner – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – HRD Australia
Finalist – Diversity Law Firm of the Year – Women in Law Awards
Recognised – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – Australasian Law Awards
Recognised – Inclusive Employer – Diversity Council of Australia
Recognised – Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards
Accredited – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Australian Breastfeeding Association

Client Service Excellence

Winner – Best Law & Related Services Firm ($30M – $50M revenue) – Beaton Client Choice Awards
Finalist – Best CX (Client Experience) Firm: Law & Related Services – Beaton Client Choice Awards
Finalist – Most innovative Law & Related Services Firm – Beaton Client Choice Awards

Legal Expertise & Technical Excellence

Excellence Award – Law Firm of the Year 2022 – Australasian Law Awards
Finalist – SMSF Trust Deed Provider – SMSF Awards 2022
Recognised – Leading Law Firm in 15 practice areas including Tax, Corporate/M&A, Commercial Law, Insurance, Workplace Relations & Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Agribusiness, Health & Aged Care, Estates, Succession, Family Law, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Doyle’s Guide 2022
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Global 2022
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Asia Pacific 2022
Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022

2021 Awards and Recognition

Inclusion and Culture

Winner – Employer of Choice Award 2019-2021 – HRD Australia
Winner – Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards
Recognised – Inclusive Employer – Diversity Council of Australia
Recognised – 5‑Star’ Employer of Choice – Australasian Law Awards
Accredited – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Australian Breastfeeding Association

Client Service Excellence

Finalist – Best Law & Related Services Firm ($30M – $50M revenue) – Beaton Client Choice Awards

Legal Expertise & Technical Excellence

Finalist – State/Regional Firm of the Year 2019-2021 – Australasian Law Awards
Ranked – Total of 24 CGW team members ranked across 25 practice areas – Best Lawyers Australia
Recognised – Leading Firm in 15 practice areas – Doyle’s Guide 2021