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Cohen Legal is proudly based in Townsville and led by one of the region’s most respected litigators, Samantha Cohen.

With deep expertise in commercial law, litigation, and construction law, we combine technical skill with a rare level of client care and communication. We deliver clear, honest legal advice for real-world problems.

Whether you're a business owner navigating contracts, facing a dispute, or need strategic guidance to protect your interests we’re here to help.

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Cohen Legal work with clients across North Queensland

We strive for excellence in everything we do

Civil Litigation

When personal disputes happen, it’s important to have a litigation lawyer who not only understands your situation but has a clear, practical plan to fix it. At Cohen Legal, we focus on solutions that are commercially sensible, aligned with your goals, and tailored to North Queensland’s legal landscape.

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Commercial Litigation

From Townsville to Mount Isa, our team helps clients navigate disputes with confidence. Whether resolution comes through negotiation, mediation or the courts, our priority is to protect your interests and achieve the best outcome possible. And we’ll always be upfront: if it’s not a fight you can win, we’ll tell you.

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Estate Litigation

Disputes over wills, estates, or deceased assets can be legally complex and emotionally draining. Whether you’re a beneficiary, family member, or executor, you deserve clear, respectful legal advice—and a strategy that protects your rights. At Cohen Legal, we help clients resolve estate disputes with clarity and compassion.

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Wills & Estates

Planning for the future can be emotional, deeply personal – and legally complex. Whether you’re drafting a will, need comprehensive estate planning, or facing estate administration, Cohen Legal offers compassionate and expert support tailored to families and individuals in Townsville, Mount Isa, and beyond.

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Commercial Property

Commercial property transactions and disputes often involve high-value assets and strict compliance requirements. Whether you’re buying an office building, leasing a retail space, or managing an investment portfolio, commercial property transactions come with higher stakes and greater complexity.

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Residential Property

Whether you’re buying your first home, managing a family transfer, or resolving a title or tenancy dispute, property decisions often involve your most valuable asset. At Cohen Legal, we offer practical, localised legal advice to guide you through residential conveyancing and property law matters.

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Building & Construction

Commercial or residential building disputes can be costly. Our commercial construction lawyers in Townsville and Mt Isa specialise in resolving building and infrastructure conflicts for businesses, developers, and owners.

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Conveyancing

Transferring ownership or investing in real estate? Our conveyancing lawyers offer end-to-end support with contracts, settlements, and risk management. Secure your next property transaction with expert legal guidance.

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Rural & Agribusiness

Cohen Legal’s agribusiness lawyers offer tailored legal services for farming, grazing, water rights, and rural land disputes. We understand the unique pressures rural and regional businesses face, and we help them grow with clear, strategic legal advice.

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Insolvency & Bankruptcy

Facing financial distress or mounting business debt? Our insolvency and bankruptcy lawyers in Townsville and Mt Isa provide strategic advice on debt restructuring, voluntary administration, and corporate insolvency. Given the urgency and complexity of this area of law, timely guidance is essential.

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Business

The right business agreements reduce risk and protect your bottom line. Our commercial lawyers in Townsville and Mt Isa help you navigate shareholder issues, contracts, and dispute resolution. Legal advice early can prevent costly problem, our business is protecting yours.

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Employment Law – For Employees & Employers

Cohen Legal employment lawyers assist both employees and employers with workplace disputes, unfair dismissal claims, and employment contract law. We help you understand your rights and obligations, develop clear workplace policies, and resolve issues efficiently and lawfully

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At Cohen Legal

We Work With Clients, Not With Cases

Engaging with a lawyer is often one of the most stressful tasks in a person’s life. Our focus is to create an experience where clients feel supported, informed, and empowered every step of the way.

Our core values are deeply embedded in how we work:

Client-centred care: We view legal matters through the eyes of the client. That means transparency on costs, proactive communication, and involving clients in decisions - not just delivering outcomes to them.
Accessibility and empathy: As regional litigators, we know the pressures people face. We don’t add to that. Instead, we provide clarity, calm, and practical advice in stressful situations.
Service excellence: With written service protocols, we ensure every client knows what’s happening with their matter every step of the journey.

We don’t just represent clients. We walk with them.

Who We Are

We are based on the corner of Denham Street and Sturt Street in Townsville

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Legal Advice from the team at Cohen Legal

Legal Advice for Business Owners | Cohen Legal Townsville

May 28, 2026 | Building & Construction, Business, Commercial Litigation, Uncategorized

There’s a moment most advisers recognise – a client raises something that sits just outside the financial brief.
A contract they’re about to sign.
A business partnership that’s starting to feel uncertain.
A Will they know isn’t dealing with the business properly.
In my latest article, I’ve covered the specific legal triggers that tend to surface during financial reviews, what they usually indicate, and why the timing of legal advice changes the outcome more than most clients expect.
One line from the article that I think captures it well: you have to know that stuff exists to know to ask for it.
It’s a short read and a practical one.
Sam Cohen
Principal Lawyer, Cohen Legal

What Happens With No Business Agreement | Cohen Legal Townsville

May 7, 2026 | Business, Rural & Agribusiness, Wills & Estates

In my latest article, I’ve shared three scenarios from my practice — de-identified — that show what happens when there’s no partnership or shareholders agreement in place. A family farming business. A 50% shareholding that turned out to be worth little. Two colleagues in business with nothing in writing when one of them wanted to exit.

None of these started badly. They ended badly because there were no agreed rules. The agreements that could have prevented each situation cost a fraction of what the disputes ultimately did.

Your Accountant Can’t Do Everything | Cohen Legal Townsville

Apr 28, 2026 | Business

Something I’ve noticed over years of practice: most business owners have a good accountant they trust. Fewer have a lawyer they call before something goes wrong. The two roles aren’t the same, and the difference matters more than people realise until it’s too late.

In my latest article, I’ve explained exactly where accounting advice ends and legal advice begins — and the specific moments when legal input is the call to make. If you’re in business, it’s a short read worth your time.

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What Our Clients Say

We proudly work with clients from across Townsville, Mt Isa, Charters Towers, Ingham, the Burdekin and regional North Queensland - including small-to-medium enterprises, builders, consultants, not-for-profits, and private clients.

Our knowledge, experience, compassion, and straightforward approach can help you get a result sooner so that you can move forward quicker.

Whether you're seeking advice on a contract, considering litigation, or want to prevent legal issues before they arise - we’re ready to help.

      
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   Pip Need 
 64 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cohen Legal have supported us through many business and personal legal matters. The attention to detail, responsiveness and professionalism shown by the entire team is second to none.
It is a really nice feeling knowing that you really are in safe hands and can trust that the advice you receive is of the highest standard.
Our experiences have always been so good that I often refer people to Cohen Legal knowing they will be well looked after, and in a timely manner.
Thank you so much to the entire Cohen Legal team.
  
 
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   Martin Carrington 
 69 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cohen Legal, Excellent service and detailed responses, positive outcomes.
  
 
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   Arthur Mcmahon 
 69 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Sam Cohen for more than 20 years - before she established Cohen Legal.
Sam has supported Signature Glass and Aluminium across a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, terms and conditions, debt recovery and disputes arising within the construction industry.
Her knowledge of the building industry is exceptional. We can explain a problem to her, and she quickly understands the issue, identifies the appropriate strategy and works toward a practical resolution.
Sam is approachable, professional and dedicated. The quality of her advice and service is the reason we have continued working with her for so many years.
I would confidently recommend Sam and the Cohen Legal team to any business.
  
 
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   Jim Breen 
 92 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't thank Sam Cohen and the team at Cohen Legal enough for their help during an urgent legal matter. Sam responded quickly, kept me informed throughout the process, and made a concerning situation much easier to manage.

Their professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care were outstanding. I highly recommend Sam and Cohen Legal to anyone looking for a lawyer who truly goes above and beyond when it matters most.
  
 
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   Joel McNee 
 155 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and a pleasure to deal with.
  
 
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   Robert Bates 
 455 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cohen Legal has been a vital partner in two separate legal matters I faced—each handled with the same exceptional level of expertise, professionalism and ethical integrity by the firm’s Principal, Sam Cohen. First, Sam’s guidance on my business structure and asset protection was thorough and strategic, giving me long-term confidence and peace of mind in my setup. Secondly, when an unrelated contractual dispute emerged, Sam stepped in with sharp insight and resolved the issue swiftly and decisively. Both experiences were highly successful, and I’m incredibly grateful for her support. Sam conducted all matters with the utmost care, diligence, and clarity. Her ability to distil complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice gave me great confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend Cohen Legal without reservation to anyone seeking high-caliber legal support.
  
 
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   Ulla Secher 
 459 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I recently sought assistance from Cohen Legal to update our wills and enduring powers of attorney, and I cannot speak highly enough of the service we received. From our very first meeting, Sam Cohen, the Principal of the firm, demonstrated a rare combination of deep legal expertise, genuine care, and clear communication. She guided us through every step with patience and precision, making what could have been a daunting process feel simple and reassuring. Sam took the time to really understand our needs and her thoughtful approach, attention to detail, and genuine professionalism made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process. What stood out most was Sam’s ability to explain complex legal matters in a way that was clear, compassionate, and relatable. We now have complete peace of mind knowing everything is in order. I wholeheartedly recommend Cohen Legal to anyone seeking thoughtful, professional, and truly client-focused legal support.
  
 
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   ANTHONY Acton 
 462 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Efficient, Professional, Customer satisfaction personified. We used Cohen Legal for an urgent litigation matter, pertaining to financial contracts, with less that 2 days notice. They represented us perfectly. Cannot speak highly enough of this company or Sam herself. Very highly recommended.
  
 
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   Gay LEWIS 
 702 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We would like to thank Cohen Legal for their dedication and professionalism in representing us in our case for the past two years. Their service is second to none and we would highly recommend Cohen Legal to anyone requiring legal advice.
  
 
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   Jarryd Strecker 
 756 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding Legal Assistance

We had the pleasure of being clients of Sam Cohen from Cohen Legal for a legal matter, and we couldn't be more grateful for her exceptional service. From the beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and approachable, making us feel confident and supported throughout the entire process.

Sam provided clear advice, always kept us informed of any developments, and was quick to respond to our questions. Her attention to detail and dedication to our case gave us great peace of mind, and we felt we were in very capable hands.

We highly recommend Cohel Legal to anyone in need of legal assistance. They truly went above and beyond to ensure a positive outcome, and we are extremely thankful for their hard work.
  
 
 
  
 
 
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We are Townsville-Based and Regionally Respected.

We’ve built our reputation on trust, relationships, and results. Serving North Queensland since 2015 including Townsville, Mt Isa, Ingham, Charters Towers, the Burdekin and Port Douglas.

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Commercial Experience That Sets Us Apart.

Decades of hands-on business and construction industry experience means we offer more than just legal advice - we offer practical solutions.

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Clear Communication. Always.

We keep you informed at every stage. No jargon. No surprises.

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Transparent Costs. No Hidden Fees.

From day one, you’ll know exactly what to expect and where your investment is going.

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Supportive, Human-Centred Legal Practice.

Whether you’re buying a business, managing a dispute, or just don’t know where to turn - we walk with you, not ahead of you.

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Over 25 Years.

Cohen Legal has been supporting our community for over 25 years.