Meghan Cohen, Senior Associate

Michelle is a senior property lawyer with over a decade of experience. She is known for her ability to navigate complex legal challenges and deliver practical, commercially-focused outcomes for her clients.

Michelle practises in:

  • Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Property Litigation & Dispute Resolution

 

Michelle regularly advises clients on property finance and development matters, including loan and mortgage transactions for major projects, complex settlements via PEXA, and risk management in defaults. She also provides guidance on mixed-use developments, conveyancing, and commercial leasing, ensuring compliance and practical solutions throughout the property lifecycle.

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Experienced Litigator with a Practical, Client-Focused Approach

Michelle has spent the past 10 years working across property transactions and litigation, with a strong focus on acting for lenders and developers in significant property development projects. Her experience spans loan and mortgage transactions, dispute resolution, and enforcement proceedings, including matters in the Supreme Court, County Court and Federal Court.

She is recognised for her ability to “get the deal done”, bringing parties together to overcome obstacles and achieve mutually beneficial agreements. Michelle combines technical excellence with a personable, client-focused approach, ensuring clear communication and strategic solutions. She also enjoys mentoring junior lawyers and fostering their growth into confident, independent practitioners.

Michelle is most rewarded by helping clients successfully navigate and complete transactions, applying thoughtful legal analysis to complex issues, and delivering practical, commercially focused solutions.  Her clients describe her as:

trusted

Trustworthy

Effective

Hardworking

aThorough

Commercially Minded

Supportive

Personable Communicator

Solution Focussed

Skilled

Outside of work, Michelle prioritises quality time with her young family, valuing the balance this brings to her career.

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