Building and Construction Lawyers in North Queensland
Cohen Legal represents builders, contractors, subcontractors, developers, engineers, and architects across North Queensland.
From contract disputes to QBCC matters, we provide clear advice and strategic outcomes.
No obligation • Costs disclosed upfront
When a building dispute starts, the costs don’t stop
Construction disputes are costly. Every week a dispute drags on is a week you’re not on site, not getting paid, and not moving forward.
Whether it’s a payment dispute, a defective works claim, a subcontractor disagreement, or a QBCC complaint, the stakes are high and the process is complex.
Most builders come to us after they’ve tried to resolve things themselves. By that point the dispute has grown, costs have escalated, and the options have narrowed. Getting the right advice early makes a significant difference to the outcome. Book an appointment today.
In construction, time really is money. If you’re facing a delay or dispute, don’t wait. The earlier we’re involved, the better your outcome will be — legally and commercially.
Clear advice from someone who knows construction
Cohen Legal is a litigation firm with real commercial construction experience. Principal Samantha Cohen’s background is not typical for a lawyer. She graduated with her law degree at 40, after a career in commercial building and construction management. That experience shapes how she approaches every matter.
That means we understand your contracts, your timelines, and the commercial pressure you’re under. We don’t just address the legal issue in front of you. We help you understand your position, your options, and what each path is likely to cost.
Our approach is prevention first. A contract reviewed before you sign it costs a fraction of what litigation costs after the fact. But when a dispute has already started, we have the litigation capability to see it through.
Legal services for builders and construction professionals
Cohen Legal assists builders and construction professionals across North Queensland with a full range of legal services.
- Building and construction disputes
- Construction contract drafting and review
- QBCC matters and compliance advice
- Commercial litigation
- Civil litigation and dispute resolution
- Payment disputes and debt recovery
- Business law, including partnership and shareholder agreements
- Employment law, including contractor arrangements and unfair dismissal
- Insolvency and bankruptcy, including creditor and debtor matter
“We faced a payment dispute that threatened our entire project. Cohen Legal stepped in, explained our rights, and resolved the issue quickly and professionally. Their knowledge of construction law—and the industry—was invaluable.”
— Construction Business Owner, Townsville
We work with business owners and operators dealing with commercial legal matters.
We deliver clear, honest legal advice for real-world problems
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