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A binding financial agreement, sometimes known as a prenuptial agreement,

Family law mediation is a service that requires deep experience

Since the onset of the pandemic, Cooper Grace Ward has

Our tax team has accumulated a wealth of experience managing

The whistleblower protection regime Our team of commercial lawyers provide

Your legal partner in airports and marinas The airport and

Our expertise

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm based in Brisbane.

We are a full-service law firm providing a wide range of legal services, including corporate and commercial, property, business litigation, insurance and family law.

Since our establishment in 1980, Cooper Grace Ward has grown to become one of the largest independent Brisbane based law firms. From our Brisbane CBD office, our lawyers advise listed and private companies, individuals, and local and foreign governments across Queensland and internationally.

Our values

Cooper Grace Ward is known for its outstanding client service and internal culture. We see that both of those things are interrelated. We understand that practising law is not just about knowing the law, it’s about people working together to achieve the best outcomes for clients. This sets us apart from other law firms.

Mutual respect

We show consideration for every person’s unique qualities, contribution and aspirations, being honest, clear and authentic.

Excellence

We work together positively with our team and our clients to understand their needs and deliver our very best every time.

Curiosity

We continuously seek and embrace change that adds value.

Our awards

What our clients say

I am so grateful for everything you have done for me this year.

I am so very lucky that you were recommended to me. You have helped me achieve a new start that I never imagined was possible. It will give me the chance to buy my own place for the kids and myself.

Words can’t express the depths of my gratitude.

Family law client

Deliver a highly professional service based on a deep understanding of our business and the sector we work in.

Beaton Legal Benchmarks survey

Commercially focused, consultative, reliable.

Beaton Legal Benchmarks survey

Excellent advice from the workplace relations team, with prompt, responsive service.

Beaton Legal Benchmarks survey

Belinda provides excellent seminars for our team and explains complicated legal changes easily.

CGW client survey

Belinda and the CGW team provide clear and concise advice.

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News and Insights

6 February 2025
Who, what, where with Graduate Bridie McGovern. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t working in law and what she loves about her job.
4 February 2025
Join us for a coffee chat with property special counsel Michael Donnelly and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. We delve into Michael’s background, explore his life outside CGW, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
3 February 2025
In this edition of It depends, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses risk exposure for family businesses when it comes to family disputes.
22 January 2025
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific has released its 2025 rankings of top Australian litigation law firms with premium independent law firm Cooper Grace Ward again included among the select list of 39 firms.
6 February 2025
Who, what, where with Graduate Bridie McGovern. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t working in law and what she loves about her job.
4 February 2025
Join us for a coffee chat with property special counsel Michael Donnelly and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. We delve into Michael’s background, explore his life outside CGW, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
3 February 2025
In this edition of It depends, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses risk exposure for family businesses when it comes to family disputes.
22 January 2025
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific has released its 2025 rankings of top Australian litigation law firms with premium independent law firm Cooper Grace Ward again included among the select list of 39 firms.
CAREERS

Work with us

Cooper Grace Ward offers a range of legal jobs in Brisbane across diverse practice areas and business advisory teams. We are a recognised leading law firm and employer of choice, helping legal and business professionals take the next step in their careers. 

Our exceptional team culture is founded on our core values of mutual respect, excellence and curiosity. Whether you are a student looking to learn from our experts, a lawyer looking for personalised career progression or a business professional wanting to make an impact, you will find our culture is collaborative, diverse, nurturing and friendly. 

17 March 2025

The right to disconnect has recently entered the workforce, with employees now having the right to refuse to respond to contact outside of hours. What does this mean practically for employers, and what are some tips to manage this with

13 March 2025

The right to disconnect has recently entered the workforce, with employees now having the right to refuse to respond to contact outside of hours. What does this mean practically for employers, and what are some tips to manage this with

12 March 2025

Register yourself or a member of your team for our next Blended mental health first aid training for workplaces course on 12 March 2025, or read on to find out more. Responding to mental illness in your workplace Each year

18 February 2025

In this presentation, Jess Byrne and Catherine Dugdell will discuss personal injuries decisions from 2024 involving both large and small awards. During the presentation, we will look at: case examples handed down in Queensland throughout 2024, with a focus on

Who, what, where with Graduate Bridie McGovern. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t working in law and what she loves about her job.
Join us for a coffee chat with property special counsel Michael Donnelly and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. We delve into Michael’s background, explore his life outside CGW, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid
In this edition of It depends, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses risk exposure for family businesses when it comes to family disputes.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific has released its 2025 rankings of top Australian litigation law firms with premium independent law firm Cooper Grace Ward again included among the select list of 39 firms.
EDUCATION

Learn with us

Cooper Grace Ward offers a comprehensive suite of legal education and training services.

Our lawyers are experienced in delivering high quality presentations to clients, industry bodies and professional associations.