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Cooper Grace Ward has announced that long serving managing partner, Chris Ward, will lead the firm for another four year term, following the conclusion of his current term at the end of 2013.

 Ward has held the reins since 2005, and has indicated that his third term will be his final term as managing partner. The firm said that it was “well advanced” with its longer term succession planning.

“We are working through a detailed succession and transition plan that enables CGW to continue to build upon the solid foundations we have created over the last 34 years,” said Ward.

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