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Cooper Grace Ward Offices
GPO BOX 834
BRISBANE, QLD 4001
Australia
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Rocco Russo
Work Department
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Position
Rocco Russo is an internationally recognised dispute resolution lawyer with expertise in court and tribunal matters, advocacy, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution.
He works across Australia to resolve disputes in the corporate and commercial, construction, property, insolvency, defamation and intellectual property fields, as well as representing clients in corporate investigations and commissions of inquiry. He has specific experience in complex, high value, business critical disputes, and has led large multi-disciplinary project teams in significant and high profile cases.
Career
Since his admission in 1999, Rocco has dedicated his entire legal career to Cooper Grace Ward. Throughout this time, Rocco’s exceptional abilities as a lawyer propelled him through numerous roles, culminating in his promotion to partner in 2004. Currently, Rocco serves as Leader of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, leveraging his extensive expertise and leadership skills to drive Cooper Grace Ward’s success.
This expertise includes court and tribunal matters, advocacy, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution as well as significant experience in acting for insurers in professional liability matters. Rocco’s capability and commitment to technical excellence have led to Cooper Grace Ward being appointed as a panel firm for major Australian and internationally based corporations.
Languages
English
Memberships
- Member – Building Dispute Practitioners’ Society Inc. (Queensland)
- Committee Member – Queensland Law Society Court Practice and Procedure Committee (2007 – 2017)
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Commerce – University of Queensland
Lawyer Rankings
Australia > Dispute resolution: litigation
The Brisbane-based litigation and dispute resolution team at Cooper Grace Ward is co-led by Rocco Russo, Graham Roberts, and Miranda Klibbe. Russo specialises in high-profile and sensitive litigation and is experienced acting for businesses and individuals, while Roberts’ expertise lies in enforcement of securities, insolvency and bankruptcy matters, and Klibbe focuses on property and construction disputes.