Partners
Colman Moloney LL.B, B.Ec.
Colman holds degrees in Law and Economics from Monash University.
Since his admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1985, Colman has practised in all areas of law specialising in commercial litigation, debt collection, bankruptcy and winding up proceedings, and various types of enforcement and insolvency proceedings.
Colman is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, the Institute of Credit Management and the Institute of Automotive Engineers.
David Harper LL.B
David has been a part of the Davies Moloney team since January 2013 and was subsequently admitted to practice in February 2013. David was made a Senior Associate of the firm in August 2019 and progressed to a partner on 1 July 2021.
David specialises in civil and commercial litigation and represents clients both corporate and individual across all Victorian Courts and Tribunals, including the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, the County Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. David is also well versed with interstate Courts and Tribunals.
David has significant experience in acting for Owners Corporations with respect to the recovery of fees, resolving property disputes, repairs, noise/nuisance complaints, and providing general advice and interpretation of the Owners Corporation Act 2006 and other related legislation.
David adopts a pragmatic approach to litigation and ensures that he provides his clients with clear and quality advice. He enjoys the challenges associated with litigation and prides himself in delivering the best possible outcome for his clients.
Senior Associate
Lauren Moloney LL.B, B.Com
Lauren graduated from La Trobe University in July 2019 with a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce. She undertook her Practical Legal Training at the Leo Cussen Centre of Law and was admitted to practice in August 2020.
Prior to her admission Lauren worked closely with Tamar Bell to provide administrative and paralegal assistance to Colman during her time at Davies Moloney.
Lauren’s practice is predominantly in the areas of civil litigation, debt collection, conveyancing, family law and estate planning. Lauren appears regularly in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court as well as the surrounding suburbs.
Lauren enjoys the application of problem-solving skills required in the civil litigation field as well as constantly increasing her legal skills and knowledge through research into other cases.
Lauren is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.
Lawyers
Emily Allan LL.B, B.Com
Emily graduated from Deakin University in October 2022 with a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce. She completed her Practical Legal Training at the Leo Cussen Centre of Law and was admitted to practice in August 2023.
Emily has previous experience in banking and finance and property law, working with bank and non-bank lenders, catering to a variety of client needs. She is passionate about building and maintaining client relationships through collaboration and compassion.
Emily thrives in high pressure environments and enjoys the fast pace of civil litigation. She is driven to consistently increase her legal skills and knowledge by taking every opportunity to learn from her experienced colleagues at Davies Moloney.
Emily is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.
Jignasha Solanki LL.B, B.Com
Jignasha graduated from University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand in 2022 with a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce. Jignasha is an admitted Legal Practitioner in New Zealand and Australia. Jignasha was admitted to practice in Australia in October 2023.
Prior to admission, Jignasha worked in previous law firms in New Zealand to provide administrative and paralegal assistance in Civil and Criminal Litigation Matters and other areas of law including conveyancing and estate disputes.
Jignasha works closely with Lauren Moloney.
Consultants
Marcel Alter LL.B (Hons.), B.Eco., A.I.Arb.A
Marcel is an experienced mediator and lawyer.
Marcel is Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Mediation Specialist and a Member of the Law Institutes Panel of Mediators and accredited under the National Mediation Accreditation Scheme.
Marcel holds Arbitration qualifications through the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (IAMA), and Family Law mediation qualifications to act as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Marcel is qualified as an Arbitrator and Mediator with The Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators.
Marcel has mediated a broad range of disputes including contracts, partnerships, family law, succession planning, beneficiary entitlements, building issues, franchises, commercial leasing and workplace disputes.
Marcel currently does work for the Small Business Commissioner and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Support Team
Jane Parker
Office Manager, 30+ years experience
Jane has extensive experience in commercial litigation and debt collection procedures and is the Office Manager and Bookkeeper for the practice.
Vesna Rampova F.Inst.L.Ex.
Law Clerk, 20+ years experience
Vesna is a Legal Executive and Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria) and obtained an Associate Diploma in Business and Legal Practice in 1999. Vesna is an Associate member of the Law Institute of Victoria and a member of the Institute of Legal Executives (Vic). Vesna has extensive experience in commercial litigation and debt collection procedures.
Tamar Bell B.A.
Legal Secretary, 10+ years experience
Tamar provides valuable support to Colman as his main Secretary. Tamar has primarily worked with Colman in the areas of commercial litigation, debt collection and enforcement proceedings in all Victorian jurisdiction, as well as some interstate jurisdiction.
Margaret Crilly
Law Clerk, 40+ years experience
Margaret has extensive experience in general debt collection procedures and specialises in the area of insolvency (both bankruptcy proceedings and winding up proceedings) in all jurisdictions.
Farina Husni B.Acc, MBEcon.
Legal Secretary 5+ plus years experience
Farina provides paralegal and administrative support to David Harper as his primary secretary. Farina has a background in accounting which assists her in supporting David and Jane.
Chethiya Edirisooriya B.A.
Chet is currently completing his Juris Doctor at Monash University and is on track to graduate in 2024.
Chet currently provides administrative support to both Marcel and David.
Bruce Fraser
Commercial Manager
Bruce has over 40 years experience in the commercial field, having previously had his own business for 16 years. Bruce manages website maintenance, client portal maintenance and introduces new clientele to the business on a part time basis.