Having worked with Government representatives for 25 years, Cooper Grace Ward understands the intricacies of legal advice and support for the public sector. Our Brisbane commercial lawyers provide government legal services to local, state and federal-level departments, statutory authorities and Government-owned corporations.
Cooper Grace Ward’s dedicated team aligns action and advocacy with departmental objectives and KPIs.
The team also brings specialist expertise direct from the public sector. A number of Cooper Grace Ward team members have worked in various levels of Government – including occupying Director roles in the Queensland Government and Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Through this experience, we appreciate the high degree of scrutiny and accountability expected in the public sector, as well as the strategic aims that underpin decisions and processes.
These layers of complexity are taken into account when advising on matters involving cross-agency collaboration and those that have the potential for political impact.
Our commercial law firm also regularly assists clients with common workplace and employment law challenges and dispute resolution.
We offer a multidisciplinary approach to Government legal services, combining the expertise and capability of other groups such as commercial, property and planning, workplace relations and safety and tax, to provide a seamless service to Government clients.
The major services we offer Government clients include:
Cooper Grace Ward is accredited through the Local Buy supplier panel to provide services to local government authorities throughout Queensland.
To speak with a commercial lawyer regarding a Government matter, call Cooper Grace Ward on (07) 3231 2444.
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