Three senior members of Cooper Grace Ward’s property, planning and environment team have been appointed to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) policy committees in Queensland for the 2025-2027 term.
The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) comes into effect from 1 August 2025, replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld).
Join us for a coffee chat with property special counsel Cameron Lack and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. In this candid conversation, we delve into Cameron’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work.
Doyles Guide have released the 2025 rankings for the top property lawyers and law firms in Queensland and Cooper Grace Ward has once again performed highly.
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.
The recent Queensland Supreme Court decision in Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd (No 3) demonstrates that even the gravest of accusations may not meet the threshold of serious harm under defamation law.
Join us for a coffee chat with property partner Marcus Ford and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Marcus’ background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
Parties to commercial contracts commonly agree on dispute resolution processes to seek to avoid court proceedings in the event of a dispute. These often provide very limited scope for an unsuccessful party to challenge the result. A recent Queensland case illustrates the risks for unsuccessful parties in the context of an expert determination clause.
These awards recognise outstanding talent and contributions within the Australian legal industry.
Join us for a coffee chat with property partner Clive Nichol and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Clive’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
For the first time in 27 years, Standards Australia is planning various updates to the AS4000—1997 General Conditions of Contract, which is used extensively in the building and construction industry. While several amendments are proposed the changes will, if accepted, be conservative. This article covers what principals, contractors and other parties to construction contracts need to know.
Click below for who, what, where with associate in our property, planning and environment team, Cass Palmer-Field. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t in law and what she loves about her job.