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Awards and recognition

Awards and recognition for excellence

Feedback from clients, team members and peers has led to a wide range of industry awards and market recognition for Cooper Grace Ward as a leading Australian law firm.

To us, practising law is not just about knowing the law; it is also about having people who can work with others to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Our people-focussed approach has earned us a wide range of market recognition for our expertise, client focus and commitment to being an employer of choice.

You can find some of our recent firm achievements below. These awards reflect the value we place on relationships with our clients, our team and our community.

2023 Awards and Recognition

Inclusion and Culture

  • Recognised – Inclusive Employer – Diversity Council of Australia
    (one of only three Australian law firms to have been ranked every year since 2019)
  • Winner – Workplace Wellbeing Award – Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards
  • Winner – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – HRD Australia
  • Recognised – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – Australasian Law Awards
  • Accredited – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Australian Breastfeeding Association

 

Client Service Excellence

  • Finalist – Best Law & Related Services Firm ($30M-$100M revenue) – Beaton Client Choice Awards
  • Finalist – Most Innovative Law & Related Services Firm – Beaton Client Choice Awards

 

Legal Expertise & Technical Excellence

  • Excellence Award – Law Firm of the Year (1-100 Lawyers) – Australasian Law Awards
  • Ranked – 24 CGW team members ranked as leading lawyers across 25 practice areas – Best Lawyers 2024
  • Recognised – Leading Law Firm in 15 practice areas including Tax, Corporate/M&A, Commercial Law, Insurance, Workplace Relations & Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Agribusiness, Health & Aged Care, Estates, Succession, Family Law, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Doyle’s Guide 2023
  • Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Global 2023 (10 consecutive years)
  • Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 (10 consecutive years)
  • Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

2022 Awards and Recognition

Inclusion and Culture

  • Winner – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – HRD Australia
  • Finalist – Diversity Law Firm of the Year – Women in Law Awards
  • Recognised – ‘5-Star’ Employer of Choice Award – Australasian Law Awards
  • Recognised – Inclusive Employer – Diversity Council of Australia
  • Recognised – Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards
  • Accredited – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Australian Breastfeeding Association

 

Client Service Excellence

  • Winner – Best Law & Related Services Firm ($30M – $50M revenue) – Beaton Client Choice Awards
  • Finalist – Best CX (Client Experience) Firm: Law & Related Services – Beaton Client Choice Awards
  • Finalist – Most innovative Law & Related Services Firm – Beaton Client Choice Awards

 

Legal Expertise & Technical Excellence

  • Excellence Award – Law Firm of the Year 2022 – Australasian Law Awards
  • Finalist – SMSF Trust Deed Provider – SMSF Awards 2022
  • Recognised – Leading Law Firm in 15 practice areas including Tax, Corporate/M&A, Commercial Law, Insurance, Workplace Relations & Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Agribusiness, Health & Aged Care, Estates, Succession, Family Law, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Doyle’s Guide 2022
  • Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Global 2022
  • Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Asia Pacific 2022
  • Ranked – Leading Firm in Dispute Resolution – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022

2021 Awards and Recognition

Inclusion and Culture

  • Winner – Employer of Choice Award 2019-2021 – HRD Australia
  • Winner – Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards
  • Recognised – Inclusive Employer – Diversity Council of Australia
  • Recognised – 5‑Star’ Employer of Choice – Australasian Law Awards
  • Accredited – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Australian Breastfeeding Association

 

Client Service Excellence

  • Finalist – Best Law & Related Services Firm ($30M – $50M revenue) – Beaton Client Choice Awards

 

Legal Expertise & Technical Excellence

  • Finalist – State/Regional Firm of the Year 2019-2021 – Australasian Law Awards
  • Ranked – Total of 24 CGW team members ranked across 25 practice areas – Best Lawyers Australia
  • Recognised – Leading Firm in 15 practice areas – Doyle’s Guide 2021