Login
Cooper Grace Ward names new deputy managing partner
Cooper Grace Ward has appointed a new deputy managing partner.
Emma Musgrave
Charles Sweeney has been named as the firm’s new deputy managing partner. The move comes as Chris Ward is set to complete his fourth term as managing partner in December 2021.
Throughout his career, Mr Sweeney has led Cooper Grace Wards’ corporate and commercial group. He specialises in corporate advisory, intellectual property and technology matters.
Further, a statement from the firm noted Mr Sweeney’s vast experience in non-executive director roles of ASX-listed companies. The firm also noted he has served on its board and executive leadership team for several years.
“It’s an honour to be appointed as deputy managing partner of Cooper Grace Ward,” Mr Sweeney said on his new role.
“The firm has earned itself an enviable reputation for providing outstanding commercial client service and nurturing team members, and I’m pleased to be part of CGW’s history going forward.”
Meanwhile, Mr Ward congratulated Mr Sweeney on his new post, saying he looks forward to working with him as he moves into the role.
“I’m pleased to have Sweeney elected as our deputy managing partner and to work with him on the transition to managing the firm,” Mr Ward said.
“Sweeney has a deep understanding of our team culture, our clients and our business, which will place the firm in safe hands for the future.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
Email Emma on:
