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In this edition of It depends, associate Katelyn Gillert discusses when you can receive your share of an estate.

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.

In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission has found that an employer’s requirement for an employee to work a 40-hour week was unreasonable and a contravention of the Fair Work Act.

A labour hire company has been ordered to pay over $20,000 in compensation following the unfair dismissal of an employee some 24 hours after a failed drug test and safety indiscretion.

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an employee, agreeing that the seriousness of a positive test result for methamphetamine outweighed the employer’s failure to follow policies and procedures.

The High Court has awarded an employee damages for psychiatric injury as part of a breach of contract claim following an employer’s failure to follow its disciplinary procedure.

Cooper Grace Ward’s workplace relations and safety practice has been recognised in the latest Doyles Guide rankings for both Leading Employment Law Firms (Employer Representation) and Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation).
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 conversation.

In this edition of It depends, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses risk exposure for family businesses when it comes to family disputes.
In this video, family law partner Justine Woods talks about the vital importance of timing in a binding financial agreement.

Cooper Grace Ward is pleased to announce the promotion of three team members, marking an exciting new chapter in their careers.