Apr 16, 2026 | Building & Construction, Business, Commercial Litigation
The Importance of Early Legal Advice: Why Waiting Costs More Than You Think Most people see a lawyer when something has already gone wrong. A contract dispute has escalated. A business partner has acted in bad faith. A deal has collapsed and both sides are pointing...
Apr 2, 2026 | Building & Construction, Business, Commercial Litigation, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Rural & Agribusiness, Wills & Estates
Tax Time Is the Perfect Moment to Check Your Business Is Legally Protected Every year, tax time prompts North Queensland business owners to gather their receipts, talk to their accountant, and take stock of how the business is performing financially. It is a ritual...
Mar 4, 2026 | Building & Construction, Business, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Conveyancing, Employment Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Residential Property, Rural & Agribusiness, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates
Growth in a law firm can mean many things. More files. More people. More pressure. At Cohen Legal, growth means something different. As a litigation-focused firm serving Townsville, Mt Isa and the wider North Queensland region, our expansion has been deliberate. We...
Nov 18, 2025 | Building & Construction
When Your View Changes Overnight For many Townsville homeowners, a good view or sense of privacy is part of what makes their property special. So when a neighbour’s renovation, new two-storey home, or high fence suddenly blocks that outlook, it’s understandable to...
Nov 12, 2025 | Building & Construction, Residential Property
Understanding Retaining Walls in Queensland Retaining walls are more than just garden features — they’re engineered structures built to hold back soil and stabilise land. In North Queensland, where heavy rain and sloping blocks are common, they’re essential for...
Sep 1, 2025 | Building & Construction
When building contract disputes arise, the fallout can be costly, time-consuming, and damaging to reputations. That’s why a thorough pre‑contract review is essential—especially in Queensland, where specific legislation governs construction agreements and complicates...
