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Annie Smeaton
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Annie Smeaton

Annie Smeaton

Partner Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers

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Brisbane, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 323..

About Annie

Annie Smeaton is a Partner at our firm, renowned for her expertise in family law and her dedication to securing favourable outcomes for her clients. With a robust background in employment, industrial, safety, education, and anti-discrimination law, Annie offers her employer clients strong representation and practical commercial advice. Her extensive experience covers a wide range of industries, including education, resources and energy, transport and logistics, manufacturing, and professional services. Annie represents large corporations, institutions, and SMEs, providing guidance in workplace relations and safety. Her work with independent schools and training institutions highlights her depth of knowledge in the education sector. Furthermore, Annie undertakes employment and regulatory law work within the health sector, advocating for registered medical practitioners. Her career spans several distinguished roles, currently serving as a Partner since 2014, following her tenure as Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward. Annie’s legal journey includes significant experience with Blake Dawson and Crown Law in positions that honed her skills as a principal lawyer. At Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers and MinterEllison, she developed her foundations as a lawyer. Annie is a dual degree holder from Griffith University, earning her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce. Her qualifications and professional journey exemplify her commitment and competence in delivering high-quality legal services.

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Employment Law
Family Law

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Experience

Partner
Partner
Cooper Grace Ward
Jul 2014 - Present · 12 years
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
Cooper Grace Ward
Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 · 5 years 3 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Blake Dawson
Feb 2008 - Mar 2009 · 1 year 1 month
Principal Lawyer/ Senior Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer/ Senior Principal Lawyer
Workplace Law, Crown Law
Oct 2003 - Feb 2008 · 4 years 4 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers
Oct 2000 - Mar 2003 · 2 years 5 months
Articled Clerk/Lawyer
Articled Clerk/Lawyer
MinterEllison
Sep 1999 - Oct 2000 · 1 year 1 month

Education

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce
Griffith University
1992 - 1998

Awards

2026
Recognized
Best Lawyers
2026
Recommended Employment
Doyle's Guide

Contact Information

Brisbane, QLD

LocationLevel 21, 400 George Street, Brisbane, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 323..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Certificate

Name
Anne-Louise Smeaton
Date of Admission
2003
Specialisations
Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
CheckLast checked: 26 Feb 2026•
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

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