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James Brookes

Associate
James provides legal support to domestic and international clients on corporate transactions and commercial arrangements, including projects in the energy and resources sector.
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As an associate in Cooper Grace Ward’s corporate advisory group, James provides practical advice and legal support on mergers and acquisitions, Australia’s foreign investment regime, corporate governance, shareholder issues, and projects within the energy and resources sector.

He works with a diverse range of clients and is committed to delivering clear, commercially focused solutions

  • Solicitor – Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Queensland University of Technology
  • Bachelor of Business (Finance) – Queensland University of Technology
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – College of Law
  • Advising on significant, high-value share and business sales and acquisitions.
  • Advising on foreign inbound investment and compliance with Australia’s foreign investment laws.
  • Advising on joint ventures, shareholders’ agreement and other stakeholder arrangements, including farmins, farmouts and trust abandonment.
  • Assisting on mining acquisitions and projects in the energy, resources and renewable sectors.
  • Legal support for capital raisings, seed funding rounds and corporate restructures.
  • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including those to manage shareholder disputes.

Areas of Expertise

Corporate and commercial
Energy and resources
Mergers and acquisitions law

Publications

Cooper Grace Ward announces 13 senior promotions for 2026

Cooper Grace Ward begins the 2026/2027 financial year with the announcement of 13 promotions, including one special counsel, five senior associates, four associates, two c-suite appointments and a new head of information technology.

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