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In this edition of It depends, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem discusses whether your superannuation death benefit should be paid to your estate, to be dealt with under your Will.
When a child seeks gender-affirming medical treatment, parents may not always agree on what is best. This article explains how parental responsibility works in these circumstances, when the Court becomes involved and what recent cases tell us.
The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) comes into effect from 1 August 2025, replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld).
A recent Federal Court decision has provided some useful insights on how related party loans will be considered in an insolvency context, particularly in relation to unreasonable director-related claims against directors and their relatives. For insolvency practitioners it also provides insight into how the assignment of claims might effectively be used to mitigate litigation risks.
The Family Law Act 1975 has been amended to codify a party’s duty of disclosure relating to financial or property matters. These changes clarify existing obligations and mark a shift toward greater accountability and transparency in family law proceedings.
In this edition of It depends, partner Clinton Jackson discusses the peculiarities of trust vesting.
In a significant boost to tax planning arrangements and intergenerational wealth management, Queensland trusts will be able to run for 125 years from 1 August 2025. This change, introduced under the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld), will increase the current maximum life of trusts (called the perpetuity period or vesting period) by 45 years to 125 years (up from the existing 80-year limit).
Cooper Grace Ward is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Doyles Guide rankings for Insolvency & Restructuring Law.
Cooper Grace Ward assisted GemLife (ASX:GLF) with its listing on the Australian Stock Exchange. With $750 million in capital raised, the GemLife listing has become Australia’s largest IPO of 2025.
Join us for a coffee chat with litigation and dispute resolution special counsel Ben Williams and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. In this candid conversation, we delve into Ben’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work.
In this edition of It depends, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem discusses whether your superannuation death benefit can be paid to your stepchild.
Pets are now elevated to a specific category of property in family law property proceedings following amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) which took effect on 11 June 2025. Will these reforms result in a more just and equitable division of property between separating couples or exacerbate conflict and extend proceedings?