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Doyle’s Guide recognises CGW’s Insurance team

27 October 2020

The team has been listed as a first tier Workers Compensation & WorkCover Law firm. First tier is the highest category achievable

Definition of ‘consumer’ under the Australian Consumer Law to be expanded from 1 July 2021

27 October 2020

Changes to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) will soon allow more customers access to the ACL’s consumer guarantees when acquiring goods or services.

Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers announces deputy managing partner

22 October 2020

The appointment comes ahead of the firm’s celebration of 40 years of practice, having opened its doors in December 1980 and grown to become one of the largest independent firms based in Queensland.

Who, what, where with Chelsea Crawley

16 October 2020

This month's Who What Where With features Chelsea Crawley from the tax team.

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Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm based in Brisbane.

We are a full-service law firm providing a wide range of legal services, including corporate and commercial, property, business litigation, insurance and family law.

Since our establishment in 1980, Cooper Grace Ward has grown to become one of the largest independent Brisbane based law firms. From our Brisbane CBD office, our lawyers advise listed and private companies, individuals, and local and foreign governments across Queensland and internationally.

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Upcoming events

Regional workshop – Is it time to restructure your clients’ business assets?

28 October 20

There are many issues that need to be considered when advising clients on an appropriate structure for operating businesses and holding assets. For example, what CGT roll-over or concessions are available, which one do you use, and how do you avoid making common mistakes?

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Blended mental health first aid (MHFA) training for workplaces

04 November 20

Appointing mental health first aid officers within a workplace can help to strengthen a supportive workplace culture, improve retention and engagement and reduce legal risk.

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Webinar – Practical, commercial and tax consequences of family law settlements

10 November 20

Who gets what and how much? This is a common concern in family law negotiations.

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CGW Virtual SMSF Intensive Day

19 November 20

During 2020 we have come across many files with SMSF issues that are interesting in their own way, and we have picked out some to share with you in our first ever dedicated virtual SMSF event.

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We continuously seek and embrace change that adds value.