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Best Lawyers have released their rankings for Best Law Firms 2026 and Cooper Grace Ward has an impressive recognition in 21 practice areas.
The rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and professional reference assessments, peer review from leading lawyers, industry leader interviews and review of additional firm highlights submitted by law firms.
Clients and professional references are invited to provide feedback on the firm’s performance based on six key criteria: expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost‑effectiveness, integrity and likelihood to recommend.
CGW received Tier 1 Brisbane rankings for the following expertise:
Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Commercial Law
Corporate / Governance Practice
Corporate Law
Insurance Law
Labour and Employment Law
Leasing Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Real Property Law
Superannuation Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
Tier 2
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Competition Law
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Occupational Health and Safety Law
Tier 3
Banking and Finance Law
Family Law
Government Practice
This recognition by Best Lawyers reflects CGW’s professional excellence and leading market position, and also demonstrates the firm’s unwavering commitment to meeting the diverse legal needs of clients.
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