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Fabienne Loncar

Partner

Melbourne

+61 3 8687 7319

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Fabienne leads our Owners Corporation practice, bringing over 20 years of experience in defect claims for private and government insurers. She works closely with industry stakeholders, offering responsive support, strategic guidance, and clear advice to navigate complex strata and insurance disputes with confidence.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Fabienne acts for a range of strata stakeholders, ranging from owners corporation committees and lot owners, through to management and strata service companies, industry bodies, large national and international developers and strata insurers.

Her expertise spans building defect and cladding claims, statutory and regulatory compliance, levy and debt recovery, governance and rule enforcement, lot entitlement disputes, and litigated proceedings. She provides strategic guidance on the application and evolution of OC legislation, ensuring clients remain informed of regulatory changes and industry developments.

Beyond her legal practice, Fabienne is an active contributor to the owners corporation industry. She regularly presents at seminars, delivers training for managers and committees, and contributes to publications on emerging legal issues. Her insights help stakeholders navigate legislative changes and best practice developments with confidence.

Known for her technical precision and practical approach, Fabienne is not only highly regarded for her expertise but is also recognised as a trusted advisor who is collaborative, accessible, and genuinely invested in her clients’ success. She makes herself available to her clients, which is crucial in a time where everyone works around the clock.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Fabienne’s contributions include:

  • Co-founder of the firm’s Recoveries and Settlements practice to further assist owners corporations with standard and complex levy recovery matters
  • Successfully defending an insurance claim brought by a mortgagee in possession under a domestic building insurance policy: Australian Securities Ltd v Victorian Managed Insurance Authority [2024] VSC 542
  • Providing advice on the amendments to the standard contract of appointment for the Owners Corporation industry body, helping to shape best practices for the sector
  • Regularly contributing to industry publications and thought leadership, sharing insights on the latest developments in Owners Corporation law and strata management
  • Frequently presenting at industry seminars and conferences, educating property managers, developers, and legal professionals on complex strata and insurance issues, including the International Strata Symposium 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Expertise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing), 2003, University of New South Wales
  • Bachelor of Laws, 2003, University of New South Wales
  • College of Law, 2004

    Memberships

    • AILA
    • Australian Construction Law Discussion Group
    • Building Disputes Practitioners Society
    • Strata Community Association (Vic)
    • Property Council of Australia
    • Victorian Women Lawyers
    • Women in Insurance

    What they say about us

    'Moray & Agnew have done a brilliant job. This is the first time I have ever seen the history of this case captured so completely and proposed actions articulated so clearly.'

    Owners Corporation Committee Member

    January 2025

     

    What they say about us

    'Thank you for the detailed summary and recommendations relating to this matter. The members of the Owners Corporation have been provided with this documentation and were impressed with the in-depth review conducted and approved the recommend action.'

    Special Works Liaison

    February 2025

    What they say about us

    'This is such a contentious and serious topic, but the advice is just perfect and addresses each point clearly. We agree with your recommendations. Thanks again #1 legal team in OC.'

    Senior Owners Corporation Manager – Team Leader

    February 2025

    What they say about us

    'Our Owners Committee has now worked with Fabienne Loncar on two separate occasions, and we could not be happier. Fabienne ensures that her advice is easily understood and is very responsive. As is crucial in strata matters, Fabienne's thorough approach and delightful nature instils trust and facilitates respect'

    Jane Aubrey
    Owners Corporation Secretary