Cohben McMahon

About

Cohben is a lawyer based in our Wollongong office and specialises in commercial law and building & construction law. He grew up in the Illawarra and is known by his colleagues for his communicative, driven and dedicated character.

What he does

Cohben provides advice on a wide range of commercial transactions and documents. This includes drafting and advising on commercial agreements, drafting and advising on building home building contracts, drafting and advising on mortgage and security documents and acting on behalf of commercial clients on the sale, purchase or establishment of new businesses

Cohben also acts on behalf of clients in commercial and building and construction disputes appearing in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court. Specifically, Cohben holds considerable experience acting for both homeowners and builders (from sole trader through to project home company) in home building disputes.

“I am passionate about law and enjoy breaking down legal issues to guide clients and help them through their legal matter. The law should be accessible to everyone and being able to use it as a tool to assist people who need your advice is a challenging but very rewarding experience”.

Qualifications

Cohben has a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Wollongong and has completed his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with the College of Law.

Outside of Kells

Cohben has a keen interest in all things fitness and nutrition. This includes weight training, cross-fit, running and swimming. During the warmer months, he enjoys spending his leisure time at either the beach or ocean pools.