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Several recent cases show that employers are facing significant penalties for failing to adequately control workplace health and safety risks.

Cooper Grace Ward’s workplace relations and safety team, along with lead partner Annie Smeaton, have been recognised in the latest Doyles Guide rankings.

Negotiating with an ex can be emotionally charged and exhausting, but the way those conversations are handled can significantly affect how quickly issues are resolved and how much conflict is created along the way.

Drawing on our experience with Round 1 applications, we highlight key legal issues prospective applicants may need to consider when negotiating funding grants and agreements in Round 2.

In this episode of It Depends, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson provide a February 2026 update on Division 296 tax, the tax on large superannuation balances.

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, we provide an update on what is happening with Div 296 tax – the tax on large superannuation balances as at February 2026.
Who, what, where with legal assistant Grace Crawley. 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.

Cooper Grace Ward is delighted to be recognised as a leading firm for litigation and dispute resolution in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.

In this episode of ‘Coffee with CGW’, special counsel Bridget Camilleri from our litigation and dispute resolution team joins private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem for a lively chat over coffee. In this candid conversation, we delve into Bridget’s background, explore her life outside CGW and discuss what gets her excited about her work.

In this edition of It Depends, associate Sarah Camm discusses binding death benefit nominations and the circumstances when they can be challenged.

Property settlement numbers can look fair on paper – until tax turns up later and changes the outcome.

Cooper Grace Ward has proudly renewed its Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace (BFW) accreditation for the 16th consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to providing a supportive environment for breastfeeding parents. An initiative by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA), a BFW accreditation recognises organisations that provide dedicated space, time and support for breastfeeding employees.