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11 September 2026

Cooper Grace Ward Leads Doyle’s Guide Wills And Estates Rankings 2026

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Established in 1980, Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm in Brisbane with over 20 partners and 200 team members. They offer a wide range of commercial legal services with a focus on corporate, commercial, property, litigation, insurance, tax, and family law. Their specialized team works across various industries, providing exceptional client service and fostering a strong team culture.
Cooper Grace Ward's private client team has achieved significant recognition in Doyle's Guide 2026 rankings for Wills, Estates and Succession Planning, with the firm listed as First Tier and multiple lawyers receiving individual accolades.
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Doyle’s Guide has released its 2026 rankings for Wills, Estates and Succession Planning and the Cooper Grace Ward team has again been recognised extensively for its leading reputation in high value succession planning and estate litigation.

Doyle’s Guide has released its 2026 rankings for Wills, Estates and Succession Planning and the Cooper Grace Ward team has again been recognised extensively for its leading reputation in high value succession planning and estate litigation.

Cooper Grace Ward has been listed as a First Tier Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firm and again as a Third Tier Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm. These listings are the result of client and peer feedback and reflect the team’s commitment to excellence.

Partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson, special counsel Rebecca Edwards and Melinda Ranson, and senior associate Sarah Camm were also individually recognised.

Partner Scott Hay-Bartlem is placed at Preeminent in the Leading High Net Worth Wealth & Succession Planning Lawyers rankings and as a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning lawyer.

Partner Clinton Jackson has been recognised as Leading in both the Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers rankings and the High Net Worth Wealth & Succession Planning Lawyers rankings.

Special counsel Melinda Ranson appears for the second consecutive year as Recommended in the Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers rankings.

Special counsel Rebecca Edwards has been listed as Recommended in the Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer rankings, which recognises solicitors practising within the areas of wills and estates litigation, disputed wills, family provision claims and contested estates matters.

Also recognised this year is recently promoted senior associate Sarah Camm, who has been listed in the Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Stars rankings for Queensland.

These Doyle’s Guide listings highlight the continued dedication of each of these lawyers and the entire private client team at Cooper Grace Ward.

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Established in 1980, Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm in Brisbane with over 20 partners and 200 team members. They offer a wide range of commercial legal services with a focus on corporate, commercial, property, litigation, insurance, tax, and family law. Their specialized team works across various industries, providing exceptional client service and fostering a strong team culture.

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