Cooper Grace Ward

Cooper Grace Ward is back in Sydney on Thursday 14 November for the next stop in our roadshow series! Join Scott Hay-Bartlem for a complimentary seminar discussing the intricacies of estate planning with superannuation funds, including: - trustee discretion – harnessing its power, and its limits - binding death benefit nominations – are they good or bad and what are some alternatives? - death bed withdrawals and the many issues involved – are they ever really a good idea? - tax issues. As this is such a hot topic, we will be running this seminar in both Sydney CBD and Parramatta. Secure your place now: https://bit.ly/48EUcUp

On 31 October 2024, I had the privilege of participating as a consultant at the PMI Queensland Project Management Day of Service for the fourth time. This inspiring event brought together passionate professionals and dedicated not-for-profits and charities, all united in their mission to create positive change in our community. Collaborating with these incredible organisations was truly enriching. It was an honour to share my insights and expertise to help them enhance their service delivery and strategies. A thank you to my firm, Cooper Grace Ward, for their support of the event yet again and to my colleagues James Rimmer, Michael Fielding, and Jermia Burton for their participation in the event. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Platinum Partner BDO, for their invaluable support in making this event a possibility. Looking forward to seeing the continued impact of these organisations and the positive changes they will bring to our community! #PMDoS #PMIQld #ProjectManagement #NotForProfit #CharitySupport #CommunityImpact #Reflection

Cooper Grace Ward is proud to announce that partner Justine Woods and special counsel Carly Ashwood have been recognised in Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women report for 2024. The report recognises female legal leaders who have made a meaningful impact within the legal community and in their specific areas of expertise. The list honours 50 high-achieving female legal professionals who have influenced their profession in a way that has demonstrated a passion for law throughout the year. These leaders serve as an inspiration to others in upholding diversity, gender equality and inclusiveness in the workplace. A huge congratulations to Justine and Carly on this outstanding achievement!

In this episode of TaxLand, Sarah and I take a trip down the Central Coast and through an old Bunnings Warehouse to look at whether the taxpayer’s activities of having a museum full of luxury cars available for sale meant that they were no longer trading stock – with corresponding tax consequences! Travel to TaxLand with us (maybe via your nearest Ferrari dealer) to learn more. Listen now via Spotify https://lnkd.in/gsjYrvAJ, Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/gs5GW3v8, or the CGW website https://lnkd.in/gjDsMSyg

In this episode of the 'Coffee with CGW' podcast, join us for a coffee chat with Gemma Sharp, special counsel in our workplace relations and safety team, and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Gemma's background, explore her life outside CGW and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation. Listen now via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hkAn91, Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NNfUvO, or the CGW website: https://bit.ly/4e7PbVw

In this edition of It depends, special counsel Carly Ashwood talks about whether all charities are deductible gift recipients (DGRs) and whether your DGR can fundraise. Keep an eye out for more videos in our Not-for-profit and charities legal 101 series in the coming weeks.

We are proud to announce that Cooper Grace Ward, along with partners Fletch Heinemann, Linda Tapiolas and Sarah Lancaster have been listed in the latest Doyle's Guide rankings for Leading Tax Law Firms and Leading Tax Lawyers in Queensland for 2024. These awards highlight lawyers and law firms excelling in tax advice and tax disputes matters within the Queensland legal market, as identified by clients and peers. Read more here >> https://bit.ly/3BXFV9n

In the following article, Belinda Winter discusses recent court decisions that have tested the ‘right’ of employees to work remotely, providing further clarification for Australian employers

In this episode of TaxLand, Fletch and I catch up on the recent developments for tax agents, who now need to comply with the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024. We journey through the new provisions regarding how tax agents need to deal with false or misleading statements and consider whether my support of the Brisbane Broncos might ‘substantially influence’ the decision of a client to engage me for tax agent services… lucky I’m not a tax agent! Travel to TaxLand with us via Spotify (https://lnkd.in/gKKSZ8q4), Apple Podcasts (https://lnkd.in/gBs3QQvb), or the CGW website (https://lnkd.in/gqwWUx2q) to learn more.

In this edition of It depends, partner Hayley Mitchell talks about whether an attorney can make or renew a superannuation binding death benefit nomination.