Managing Partner
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
As managing partner, Chris leads Cooper Grace Ward’s overall practice, management and day-to-day operations. His friendly and approachable leadership style epitomises the firm’s reputation for outstanding client service and a strong team-based culture.
Chris was a founding partner of the firm in 1980 and has been a litigator for nearly all his 44 years of practice, focusing on the areas of insurance law, commercial litigation and family law.
Chris took the reins as managing partner in October 2005 in the shadows of the 25th anniversary of the firm’s formation. As the leader of the firm, Chris defines the essence of its culture, with a clear focus on values, team engagement and corporate citizenship. In addition, Chris continues to play a pivotal role in providing strategic advice to some of Cooper Grace Ward’s largest clients.
In 2018, Chris was elected as the president of Advoc Asia and the chair of Advoc Global. Advoc brings together 93 law firms and benefits members and clients throughout the world. Chris will continue his role as the president of Advoc Asia and the global chair of Advoc into the future.
Chris has a demonstrated track record of building and maintaining client relationships and is committed to ensuring a high standard of client service across all areas of Cooper Grace Ward.
