Continuing the tradition of leadership and knowledge accumulation.

About Us

A local Brisbane institution, Cowen Schwarz Marschke (formerly Tucker & Cowen) has been at the forefront of the Queensland legal community since 1998.

Led by the firm’s Principals Richard Cowen, David Schwarz and Justin Marschke, our team consists of over 15 respected and renowned lawyers.

Our philosophy – your advantage

Each member of the Cowen Schwarz Marschke team is dedicated to excellence and passionate about his or her field. Everything they aim to achieve on a daily basis stems from our firm’s philosophy of using best practice methods in every aspect of our legal services delivery. This is what has elevated our firm to market leader status among law firms in Queensland today.

Committed to delivering world-class legal services

Since its inception 20 years ago, Cowen Schwarz Marschke (formerly Tucker & Cowen) has strived to continue the tradition of strong leadership and a consistent accumulation of current industry knowledge. This commitment to tradition underpins our firm’s ethos and the premium level of service we promise you.

While Cowen Schwarz Marschke continues to evolve and grow, we will blend the greatest aspects of our heritage with the needs of today’s challenging and fast-paced world – always making you, our client, a priority.

Ultimately the strength and longevity of our client relationships dictate our success. That’s why we aim to forge successful working partnerships based on communication, uncompromising attention to detail, innovative technology, real partner interactions and a personal, responsive service that’s second to none.

Recognition

All principals recognised as Leading Insolvency & Restructuring and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers again in 2024 – Doyle’s Guide (recognised since 2012).

• Cowen Schwarz Marschke and its principals have been consistently recognised in the Leading Insolvency & Restructuring firms by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession since 2012, with Richard Cowen, David Schwarz and Justin Marschke all recognised again in 2024.
• Richard Cowen, David Schwarz and Justin Marschke all recognised again in Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers – Queensland, 2024, bolstering the firm’s ranking for Insolvency & Reconstruction work.

Senior Associate Ben Nearhos recognised as Rising Star in Insolvency & Restructuring again in 2024 – Doyle’s Guide (recognised since 2022).

The firm remains a top ranking boutique firm for Litigation & Dispute Resolution and for Insolvency & Restructuring again in 2024 – Doyle’s Guide (recognised since 2012).

Cowen Schwarz Marschke Lawyers has been recognised as one of Australia’s best law firms for Litigation and for Alternative Dispute Resolution in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms Australia by Best Lawyers® International.

Richard Cowen and Justin Marschke both have been recognised in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers Australia by Best Lawyers® International.

Richard has been recognised as one of Australia’s Best Lawyers for Litigation and for Insolvency and Reorganisation Law.

Justin Marschke, has again been recognised as one of Australia’s Best Lawyers for Litigation and for Alternative Dispute Resolution by Best Lawyers® International again in 2024 (recognised since 2013) as has the firm.

To speak with us about your current legal requirements

Please ring us on +61 (0)7 300 300 00 or simply complete and submit your details using the contact form below.

One of our solicitors will be in touch or take your call. We will then contact you to follow up on your enquiry and discuss your situation. The next steps will involve creating a strategy that produces the most successful outcome for you and your organisation.