John Caruso is a highly regarded commercial lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising clients across a broad range of industries including property, finance, hospitality, sport, agriculture, and manufacturing. As Principal Solicitor and founder of Caruso & Co Legal, formerly Minicozzi Lawyers, John has led the firm through a period of transformation, growth, and renewed strategic focus.

John’s expertise includes complex commercial property transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, lease negotiations, sales and acquisitions, banking and finance, and intellectual property. He is known for his commercial acumen, meticulous approach, and ability to deliver practical, outcome focused legal solutions.

Under John’s leadership, the firm combines deep legal experience with a forward-thinking mindset, driven by a strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of service. This focus on energy and excellence defines the firm’s approach to client relationships and legal outcomes, ensuring advice is always strategic, timely, and commercially sound.

John also contributes to the profession through leadership roles including Vice Chair of the Law Society of South Australia's Space Law Committee, membership on ASIC’s Insolvency Practitioner Registration and Disciplinary Committees, and participation in the International Bar Association’s Space Law Committee.