John Coghlan

John Coghlan is a founding director of Coghlan Duffy & Co, a corporate/commercial law firm in Melbourne. He specializes in serving high-net worth individuals and entrepreneurial clients with a focus on corporate, property, and leasing matters. John also provides outside general counsel services to key clients and is actively involved in various roles outside his legal practice.

With an educational background that includes a Master of Laws from The Australian National University, a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Melbourne, John Coghlan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his legal career.

Aside from his role at Coghlan Duffy & Co, John has contributed to various organizations and initiatives, including serving as Company Secretary at Startup Victoria, a Non-Executive Director at Drawboard, a Mentor at Startmate, and holding positions at Macpherson Kelley and Clarendon Lawyers.

In addition to his professional commitments, John Coghlan is dedicated to mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs through the Startmate accelerator program and contributes to the governance of a charitable foundation, showcasing his multifaceted approach to both business and community involvement.