Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Darwin, NT
Cozens Johansen Lawyers is a boutique law firm based in Darwin, Northern Territory, dedicated to providing specialized legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. With a focus on Territory law, we offer expertise in Commercial Law, Resources and Energy Law, Employment Law, and a range of other practice areas critical to individuals and businesses operating in the NT. Our team of experienced legal professionals combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to delivering cost-effective, client-centric solutions through innovative use of technology and a personalized approach.We serve a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium enterprises, ASX-listed companies, and government bodies, ensuring their legal rights and interests are protected across the Territory. Our firm prioritizes accessibility, offering services through in-person meetings, fixed-fee structures, and tailored training programs to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Services
Commercial Law
Resources Law
Employment Law
Property Conveyancing
Wills and Estates
Debt Recovery
Franchising
Intellectual Property
Personal Injury
Health Regulation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined legal experience in Northern Territory law.
- Our team provides fixed-fee pricing for transparent and predictable costs.
- We combine local knowledge with innovative technology for efficient service delivery.
- Our lawyers specialize in high-risk commercial and resources sector transactions.
- We deliver tailored in-house legal training programs for organizational compliance.
Services
Commercial Law
We advise on business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, franchise agreements, and commercial contracts. Our services cover shareholder agreements, partnership arrangements, and intellectual property licensing. Clients benefit from fixed-fee pricing and tailored legal solutions for companies operating in the Northern Territory.
Resources and Energy Law
Specialized legal guidance for resource companies on tenement acquisition, native title agreements, and environmental compliance. We assist with regulatory matters, land access negotiations, and royalty agreements under Northern Territory legislation to support sustainable project development.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services including unfair dismissal claims, enterprise bargaining agreements, and workplace discrimination cases. Our fixed-fee options cover employment contracts and compliance training for employers across the NT.
Property Conveyancing
Our conveyancing services handle residential and commercial property transactions across Darwin and regional NT. We offer fixed-fee packages for property transfers, lease agreements, and mortgage documentation, ensuring smooth settlements with professional indemnity insurance coverage.
Wills and Estates
We draft wills, testamentary trusts, and advanced personal plans with fixed-fee options starting at $800. Our estate planning services include probate applications, estate administration, and contested will litigation in Darwin and surrounding areas.
People
Nick Johansen
Partner
Nick Johansen is a commercial law specialist with over 7 years at NT's largest firm before co-founding Cozens Johansen. He focuses on energy, resources, and construction law, holding qualifications from Charles Darwin University and the Australian National University.
Patrick Cozens
Partner
Patrick Cozens brings Crown solicitor experience and NT-specific legal expertise. A certified HR professional, he specializes in employment law and property conveyancing, having practiced in both government and private sectors across Australia.
David Alderman
Special Counsel
With over 40 years' experience, David Alderman is a former barrister and adjudicator specializing in commercial litigation and construction law. He has served on legal tribunals and community organizations in the Northern Territory.
Lucy Zhao
Associate
Lucy Zhao combines property investment experience with legal expertise in conveyancing and commercial litigation. Admitted in 2018, she serves as a local conveyancer in Darwin and regional NT locations.
Stuart Peace
Associate
Stuart Peace specializes in franchising and property law after working in Melbourne's legal sector. He joined Cozens Johansen in 2024, bringing expertise in business transactions and real estate management.
Questions
What areas of law does Cozens Johansen Lawyers specialize in?
We specialize in Commercial Law, Resources and Energy Law, Employment Law, Property Conveyancing, Wills and Estates, and other NT-specific legal matters.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee pricing for conveyancing, wills, commercial transactions, and employment law matters where appropriate.
Can you assist with property transactions in regional NT?
Our conveyancing services cover Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, and other Northern Territory locations with local legal expertise.
What experience do your lawyers have in resources law?
Our team has decades of combined experience advising ASX-listed miners on tenement acquisition, native title agreements, and environmental compliance in the NT.
Do you provide legal training for businesses?
Yes, we offer customized legal training programs on employment law, compliance, and industry-specific regulatory matters for NT businesses.
