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Click below for who, what, where with lawyer Charlotte Boothroyd. 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.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about whether a company can own shares in itself.

Correctly distinguishing between employees and contractors is critical for businesses, with significant consequences for incorrectly applying the law. The case law has developed rapidly in this space in the last couple of years. Those cases provide some helpful lessons for businesses seeking to reduce their risks when contracting with sole traders.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sarah Camm talks about mutual Wills, what they are, what the consequences of making them are, and why you might want one.

The ACCC has released draft guidance on good practice for businesses making claims of environmental sustainability, in order to combat ‘greenwashing’.

In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks about how both clarity of documentation and intention could very likely be your salvation in your family law matter.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Clinton Jackson talks about what a co-ownership agreement is and whether you need to have one.

In this video, special counsel Craig Turvey talks about managing expectations in your property settlement or parenting matter.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sacha Robinson talks about who should be the appointor of your trust.

In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks to us about the importance of accuracy in binding financial agreements.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, lawyer Tiana Harris talks about the different types of court hearings. From first return dates to directions hearings and interim hearings, Tiana guides us through each step.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about whether a family trust can distribute to its trustee.