Mr Moloney has regularly appeared on behalf of his clients to argue interlocutory applications and substantive hearings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Courts. He is known for his “innovative use” of alternative dispute resolution techniques and for his “pragmatic style” in delivering client outcomes. 

Commenting on the hire, chief executive John Nerurker said that Mr Moloney would add a new dimension to the firm’s commonwealth government practice. 

“We are focused on maintaining the right mix of expertise in our commonwealth government practices across every office. The addition of Scott’s deep public law expertise provides an ideal complement to the broad commercial offering in our existing government practice in Canberra,” he said.

Mr Moloney has worked on secondment in several commonwealth departments and agencies and has a “unique insight” into issues facing his clients. As a legal officer in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve, he has also regularly provided advice to command and individual Australian Defence Force members. 

Mr Moloney said he was delighted to be joining the firm: “I have observed Mills Oakley consolidate its reputation as a collegiate national firm which is committed to the growth of its commonwealth government practice. I am looking forward to being part of the firm and contributing to Mills Oakley’s innovative, progressive culture.”

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