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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?
Cooper Grace Ward starts the new financial year with five lawyers promoted to senior positions, including one partner, two senior associates and two associates.
Two franchisors have recently paid penalties after the ACCC issued infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Franchising Code. This serves as an important reminder to franchisors to comply with their obligations under the Franchising Code to annually update their information on the Franchise Disclosure Register.
A recent Fair Work Commission decision reaffirms the ability of employers to direct employees to undergo medical examinations and clarifies when employee refusal can amount to serious misconduct.
Confidentiality applies to communications made to approved family counsellors, but there are exceptions to be aware of where a counsellor’s notes may be disclosed in a family law dispute.
In this edition of It depends, senior associate Keeghan Silcock discusses whether you can make an in-specie contribution to your self-managed super fund.