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Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers

Australia 2026

Overview

Cooper Grace Ward was established in 1980 and has quickly become one of the largest independent Brisbane based law firms, with a team of more than 220.

We offer a full range of commercial legal services to our clients focusing particularly in the areas of corporate and commercial, property, litigation, insurance and family law. Our key practice areas are among the largest Brisbane-based teams in their respective areas.

We have highly specialised people who strive for excellence in everything they do. We work across many different industries for an array of clients, including listed companies, private companies and individuals, local and foreign governments and quasi-government regulators.

We invest heavily in technology because it allows us to provide better service to our clients.

Cooper Grace Ward is known for its outstanding client service and internal culture. We see that both of those things are interrelated. We understand that practising law is not just about knowing the law; it is also about having people who are able to work with others to achieve the best outcomes for clients. This sets us apart from other law firms.

Founded:
1980
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Practice Areas:
38
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
20

Rankings

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Tier
1
Brisbane
Commercial Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Corporate / Governance Practice
Tier
1
Brisbane
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Labour and Employment Law

Rankings

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Tier
1
Brisbane
Commercial Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Corporate / Governance Practice
Tier
1
Brisbane
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Leasing Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
1
Brisbane
Real Property Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Superannuation Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Tax Law
Tier
1
Brisbane
Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Brisbane
Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
Tier
2
Brisbane
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
2
Brisbane
Competition Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Occupational Health and Safety Law
Tier
3
Brisbane
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
3
Brisbane
Family Law
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3
Brisbane
Government Practice

Practice Areas

Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 21 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Agriculture and Rural Affairs
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Competition Law
  • Corporate / Governance Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Customs and Excise Law
  • Debt Capital Markets Law
  • Energy Law
  • Equity Capital Markets Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Government Practice
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Leasing Law
  • Litigation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mining Law
  • Motor Vehicle Law
  • Native Title Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Planning and Environmental Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Real Property Law
  • Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
  • Superannuation Law
  • Tax Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia

Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers proudly has 20 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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