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Mediation vs Court: A Smarter Way to Resolve Business Disputes
Why Mediation Is Often a Better Option Than Going to Court When a business dispute starts to escalate, many people assume court is the inevitable next step. Emotions run high, positions harden, and the instinct is often to “take it all the way” and let a judge decide...
Litigation Is a Last Resort — and That’s the Point| Townsville Litigation Lawyer
Litigation Is a Last Resort — and That’s the Point There’s a common assumption about litigators: that they want to go to court. Sam Cohen doesn’t. As a Townsville litigation lawyer with decades of experience in commercial disputes, Sam has learned that court should...
Do You Need a Lawyer to Write a Contract?
Many Business Disputes Start With a Bad Contract Contracts are part of everyday business — supplier agreements, partnerships, construction contracts, leases, service terms. Yet many disputes Cohen Legal sees across Townsville, Mt Isa and North Queensland trace back to...
Community Titles in Queensland: Managing Strata Disputes
What Is a Community Titles Scheme in Queensland? In Queensland, many people live or invest in properties that form part of a community titles scheme (CTS). These schemes — often called strata titles — apply to apartments, duplexes, townhouses, or mixed-use...
Strata Disputes and Responsibility for Damage in Queensland
Understanding Damage and Responsibility in Strata Schemes Strata living brings people together under one roof — literally. But when something goes wrong, figuring out who’s responsible for repairs can quickly become confusing. In Queensland, damage within a strata...
Disputes Over Views and Privacy in Queensland Properties
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...
Retaining Wall Disputes in Queensland: When Property Conflicts Turn Legal
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...
Commercial Building & Construction: Why Pre‑Contract Review Is a Must
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...