John Coghlan

John Coghlan is a founding Partner and Director at Coghlan Duffy & Co, a corporate law firm based in Melbourne, Australia. He has extensive experience in commercial law, focusing on serving entrepreneurial clients through various stages of business development, including incorporation, investment rounds, and exit transactions. His expertise encompasses venture capital, private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and general corporate matters.13

Coghlan is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Venture Capital Law in 2025, highlighting his reputation in the legal community.1 Under his leadership, Coghlan Duffy & Co has also initiated innovative employee investment programs, allowing staff to participate in start-up investments funded by the firm's revenue, aiming to enhance employee engagement and financial incentives.4

For more information about his professional background, you can view his LinkedIn profile at jlcoghlan.2