A leading independent Australian law firm based in Brisbane, supporting national and international clients
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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.
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.
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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.
Deliver a highly professional service based on a deep understanding of our business and the sector we work in.
Commercially focused, consultative, reliable.
Excellent advice from the workplace relations team, with prompt, responsive service.
Belinda provides excellent seminars for our team and explains complicated legal changes easily.
Belinda and the CGW team provide clear and concise advice.
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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.Â
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.Â
Events
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
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
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
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
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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.