Murphy Hawkins is the founder and Principal Solicitor of Cogent Legal Pty Ltd.
He has studied in both the United States as well as in Australia; with a background in Chemistry and Engineering, then extending to an this to a MBA and MCom (Master’s degree in commerce and Master’s degree in business administration from Deakin University) as well as a Juris Doctor from RMIT.
Before becoming a solicitor in Australia, Murphy has worked in Human Resources for an ASX 200 company as well as working in banking and finance. He has owned businesses and knows, first-hand, how it feels to be a small business owner in Australia.
Murphy has worked for Balfe and Webb, Canaan Lawyers and PCL Lawyers before opening his own law firm.
Murphy is also the Mining Warden for the State of Victoria as appointed by the Governor in Council and by the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (Vic).
Murphy enjoys continuingly learning and engaging with business owners and leaders in Victoria.