14 May 2025
Cooper Grace Ward has welcomed Phil Vickery as a new partner in the firm’s corporate advisory practice. ...
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Giving oral evidence at a court hearing for a family law dispute can make or break your case. Here are our top five tips to compellingly present your evidence while in the witness box.
The new Franchising Code recently took effect, introducing some important reforms to Australia’s franchising laws. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties, so it is important for franchisors to understand and comply with their obligations under the new Code.
Cooper Grace Ward is proud to announce that 25 of our lawyers have been recognised across 23 expertise areas in Best Lawyers list of leading lawyers for 2026.
In this edition of It depends, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem discusses whether your superannuation death benefit can be paid to your grandchildren.
In the modern world of family law, prescriptions for medicinal cannabis are an ongoing source of friction between a parent’s right to maintain a treatment plan endorsed by their doctor and the paramount importance of mitigating, and wherever possible eliminating, any risk that substance use poses to a child’s safety and wellbeing.
In a recent decision, the High Court of Australia considered the nature of an ‘understanding’ for the purposes of the restrictive trade practices provisions within Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
Cooper Grace Ward has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers by renewing its Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace (BFW) accreditation for the fifteenth year in a row. An initiative by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA), a BFW accreditation is awarded to organisations that provide space, time and support for their breastfeeding team members.
Who, what, where with lawyer Heather Worthing. 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 corporate advisory special counsel Carly Ashwood and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. In this candid conversation, we delve into Carly’s background, explore her life outside work, and discuss what gets her excited about her work.
In this edition of It depends, associate Hannah Flanderka discusses whether you can apply for a passport for your child without the other parent’s consent.
It may be possible to enter a financial agreement that gives different financial outcomes if a party commits infidelity. However, there is a risk such clauses may not be easily enforced, affecting the validity of the rest of the agreement.
Cooper Grace Ward has been announced as a winner in the Human Resources Director (HRD) magazine’s 5-Star Employer of Choice Awards for 2025.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.