legal principles to factual situations but rather presenting it in a way that best assists the client to address problems that arise because of it. What does this award mean to you on a personal level and how do you hope it helps spotlight the importance of competition and consumer law in Australia’s evolving legal and economic landscape? This award means a great deal to me. It has enabled me to enhance the importance of competition and consumer law in a number of sectors because of my recognition of expertise in this area. The result of that has been the introduction of new clients across a range of industry sectors, which is extremely satisfying. Australia leads many areas of the Asia Pacific in competition and consumer law and the opportunities that exist continue to unfold and will do so indefinitely into the future. FIRM PROFILE Cooper Grace Ward is an independent Australian commercial law firm, recognised for delivering outstanding client service based on an exceptional team culture. The firm works across many different industries for clients ranging from large scale corporate and government clients to private clients and family-owned businesses. Cooper Grace Ward’s team of legal experts is experienced in working closely with in-house legal teams, with boards and senior management teams, and with operational managers and other staff to meet each client’s commercial objectives. A key element in Cooper Grace Ward’s corporate advisory services is the delivery of specialist advice and advocacy in all matters relating to Australian competition and consumer law. The firm has acted on behalf of a wide range of commercial clients in this area of the law, including multinational businesses and publicly listed companies. Both the firm and individual lawyers have been recognised for excellence in competition and consumer law, with a reputation for delivering clear, straightforward advice to navigate Australia’s complex competition and consumer regime. www.cgw.com.au AUSTRALIA COMPETITION & CONSUMER LAWYER OF THE YEAR LAWYER MONTHLY LEGAL AWARDS 2025 83
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