David Phelan, HOCW

David Phelan is Special Counsel at HOCW, practising in Wills & Estates and Commercial Litigation. Admitted to practise in 1998, he brings extensive experience from well-regarded Melbourne CBD firms and provides individuals, executors, beneficiaries and businesses with clear, practical advice in complex and often stressful disputes.

An Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation, David advises on wills and estate disputes, including family provision claims, executor removal applications and alleged misuse of powers of attorney. His broader practice includes contract and business disputes, personal and corporate insolvency, misleading and deceptive conduct claims, debt recovery and domestic building disputes. David takes a strategic, commercially grounded approach, aiming to resolve matters efficiently through negotiation where possible while providing strong representation when court proceedings are required.