CGW Podcasts

Join us for a coffee chat with senior associate Alfred Jackson and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem, both from our private client team. They discuss Alfred's path to Cooper Grace Ward and his promotion to senior associate on 1 July 2026. Alfred shares why he enjoys being a first point of call for business clients, particularly on M&A, transactions and the related structuring and ta...

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, Jess Byrne and Damien Jarrett, both special counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the Supreme Court case of Hunter v Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd . Damien acted for the employer,...

Join us for a coffee chat with special counsel Jess Byrne from our insurance team and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. They discuss Jess's ten-year journey at Cooper Grace Ward, from starting in the firm's law clerk program in 2016 to her promotion to special counsel in the insurance team on 1 July 2026. Jess shares what she enjoys about working in the workers’ compensation and CT...

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 those who ran them. In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by insurance claims adviser Catherine Dugdell to discuss  Hoyes vWellways Australia Limited , a Queensland District Court claim brought by a r...

Join us for a coffee chat with special counsel Mark Cowan from our property, planning and environment team, and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. They discuss Mark's journey to Cooper Grace Ward after nearly 20 years in the industry, including time in-house and at top-tier firms, and what drew him to the firm's close-knit team culture. Mark also shares a glimpse into life at home w...

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson are joined by senior associate Keeghan Silcock to unpack the new rules banning SMSFs from using borrowings to acquire real estate that is not 'business real property'. They explain why this is not simply a ban on residential property, and cover the transitional rules, contract requirements and refinancing lim...

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, Jess Byrne and Chris Murphy discuss  Filippe v CCIG Investments Pty Ltd , a Magistrates Court claim arising from a workplace incident at Daydrea...

In this episode, Vanessa Thompson from our property, planning and environment team joins private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem to discuss her journey to Cooper Grace Ward and her experience at the firm. They also reflect on how planning and environment law has evolved over the years, and touch on Vanessa’s life outside work with two kids and two corgis.

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 those who ran them. In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by insurance claims adviser Catherine Dugdell to discuss the District Court case of Sneddon v Petts . Damien and Catherine explore a workplace injury...

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.