CGW Podcasts

Join us for a coffee chat with special counsel Rebecca Edwards and partner Scott Hay-Bartlem, both from our private client team. Together, they explore Rebecca’s journey from aged care to elder law, her passion for helping families through difficult times, and chat about her busy weekends with kids’ soccer and trips to the beach. Plus, they dive into the importance of enduring powers of attorney a...

Welcome to Inside the Claim with CGW , Cooper Grace Ward’s workers’ compensation podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from the lawyers who ran them. In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by senior associate Kim Villis to discuss the Court of Appeal case Cootharinga North Queensland v Wolfs . Damien and Kim explore the importance...

Welcome to Inside the Claim with CGW , Cooper GraceWard’s workers compensation podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from the lawyers who ran them. In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joinedby special counsel Chris Murphy and senior associate Jess Byrne to discuss the High Court case of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman . They cover...

Welcome to The 2026 federal Budget with CGW , our limited podcast series that breaks down how the 2026 Budget changes may affect you. In this first episode, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Linda Tapiolas from Cooper Grace Ward’s private client team explore the significant proposed changes to discretionary trusts. They cover new minimum tax rates, beneficiary tax credits, exemptions, and the challen...

Welcome to  Inside the Claim with CGW , Cooper Grace Ward’s workers compensation podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from the lawyers who ran them. In this debut episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by insurance claims adviser Catherine Dugdell to unpack the 2024 case of  Paetzold v At Beach Court Holiday Villas Pty Ltd . They explore...

Join us for a coffee chat with Sophia Ousager from our corporate advisory team and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. They explore Sophia’s journey at CGW from law clerk to senior associate, share insights into her life beyond work including her knack for knitting, and discuss how solving problems for her clients inspires her.

Join us for a coffee chat with Andrew Vella, special counsel in our litigation and dispute resolution team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Andrew's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson explain the tax differences between superannuation member benefits paid before death and death benefits paid after. They cover timing, beneficiary rules, and key estate planning tips to help minimise tax and manage superannuation death benefits effectively.

In this episode of 'Coffee with CGW', special counsel Joanne Casburn and partner Scott Hay-Bartlem, both from our private client team, catch up for a lively chat over coffee. In this candid conversation, they explore Joanne’s previous experience working at the tax office and how it enhances her ability to assist clients at CGW. We also discuss how Joanne balances marathon training alongsid...

Join us for a coffee chat with Damien Jarrett, special counsel in our insurance team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Damien's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem andClinton Jackson provide a February 2026 update on Division 296 tax, the tax on large superannuation balances.

Join us for a coffee chat with litigation and dispute resolution special counsel Bridget Camilleri and private clients partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Bridget's background, explore her life outside CGW, and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with Melinda Ranson, special counsel in our private client team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Melinda's background, explore her life outside CGW and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, we're giving updates on the government's proposed tax on super balances over $3 million. We discuss indexation to the thresholds, the new proposed start date and what needs to be done with clients to prepare for this.

Join us for a coffee chat with Chris Murphy, special counsel in our insurance team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Chris's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with Kathy Prince, special counsel in our property team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Kathy's background, explore her life outside CGW and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with Phil Vickery, partner in our corporate advisory team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Phil's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with Leeann Murphy, special counsel in our family team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Leeann's background, explore her life outside CGW and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with Ben Williams, special counsel in our litigation and dispute resolution team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Ben's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, we're talking about the government's proposed tax on super balances over $3 million. We discuss where we are with the proposed tax and what might happen in the aftermath of the recent election.

Join us for a coffee chat with Cameron Lack, special counsel in our property team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Cameron's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with Tom Walrut, special counsel in our private client team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Tom's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with Carly Ashwood, special counsel in our corporate advisory team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Carly's background, explore her life outside CGW and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with insurance partner Brady Cockburn and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Brady's background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

Join us for a coffee chat with property special counsel Michael Donnelly and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. We delve into Michael's background, explore his life outside CGW, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.