Cogent Legal is a Melbourne based law firm that provides corporate and commercial legal services to businesses and individuals. The firm focuses on corporate and commercial matters including business acquisitions and sales, franchise arrangements, commercial property deals, and governance considerations, delivering practical, transaction oriented advice designed to move deals forward. Its Cheltenham and Docklands offices enable close collaboration with clients across Victoria and beyond.

The firm has built a reputation for clear communication, reliability and client focused service. Cogent Legal emphasizes under promising and over delivering, using remote meeting technology to support clients wherever they are. A multidisciplinary team of solicitors and associates works closely with clients to translate legal concepts into actionable strategies that align with business objectives.

Cogent Legal supports clients at every stage of a matter, from risk assessment and structuring to negotiation, dispute avoidance and resolution. The firm prioritises transparent, practical guidance and long term relationships, ensuring clients understand options, costs and outcomes while pursuing efficient, effective legal solutions.

About Cogent Legal Lawyers and Solicitors
Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Cogent Legal provides corporate and commercial counsel for businesses and individuals, handling matters such as business acquisitions and sales, franchise arrangements, commercial property deals, and governance issues. The team focuses on structuring transactions to optimise risk, drafting and negotiating key contracts, and advising on ongoing corporate compliance to support growth and avoid disputes.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Employment & Labor

Cogent Legal advises on employment law including contracts, workplace policies, restructures and unfair dismissal matters. The firm helps organisations manage risk, implement compliant HR practices, and resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation or litigation as needed.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

Cogent Legal assists with property and conveyancing, leasing and commercial real estate transactions, advising landlords and tenants, negotiating lease terms, and guiding clients through property acquisitions or sales and related disputes.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Intellectual Property

Cogent Legal's Intellectual Property and Brand Protection practice focuses on safeguarding trademarks, branding and IP assets, conducting clearance searches, drafting licensing and assignment agreements, and representing clients in disputes to protect commercial interests.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Cogent Legal handles litigation and debt recovery, offering strategic dispute resolution, civil litigation representation, and debt collection efforts, with emphasis on efficient case management and outcomes that protect clients' financial and commercial interests.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency