Tim Davies
Areas Of Practice:
- Property Law
- Commercial Law including leases, contracts and family trusts advice
- Business Purchases and Sales
- Farm leasing, purchases and sales
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Deceased Estates
I have been practicing law now for over 40 years. For the past 30 years I have done so in the Greater Shepparton region and prior to that I had practiced law in western Victoria for around 10 years.
During my 30 years of practice in Shepparton my main areas of interest have been in property and commercial matters with an emphasis on complex taxation issues. In addition to these areas of practice, I also administer deceased estates, prepare wills and powers of attorney and also conduct litigation in relation to will contests.
For many years I also ran a public accounting practice as a CPA in conjunction with my legal practice. Only in 2018 did I relinquish my tax agent’s registration. I have however retained my CPA status and continue to have an interest in accounting matters.
Outside the law I enjoy bushwalking, snow-skiing both at resorts and also back-country.
Davina Pugliese
Areas of Practice:
- Wills and Estate Planning including Testamentary Trust wills, Financial and medical attorneys and Family trusts
- Litigation including contract disputes
- Contesting a will (part IV or Testator family maintenance claim)
- Deceased Estates
- Contracts
- Commercial Leasing
- Disputes with insurers
- Employment law advice
Davina is a lawyer with our Firm with more than 18 years’ experience practising as a lawyer. Davina commenced her legal career in the Goulburn Valley in 2005 and her main areas of practice are wills, powers of attorney, estate administration, estate planning advice, dispute resolution and commercial litigation, property and commercial matters, challenging insurer decisions on claims, will and deceased estate litigation and employment law advice.
Davina is highly capable, meticulous, takes a practical approach and enjoys working closely with her clients to establish their objectives so that the results can be proactive and secured in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Davina is also a board director of Primary Care Connect – a not-for-profit organisation that provides community health services to the GV and surrounds.
Outside of the law Davina enjoys going to the gym, walking, listening to music, going to the snow with her family and spending time with her children, friends and family.
Nicole Batey
Areas of Practice
- Property Sales & Purchases
- Preparation of Contracts (Auction and Private) & Section 32 Statements
- Subdivisions
- Rural Water
Nicole began her career in the Goulburn Valley as a legal assistant in 2006 working across all areas of law.
Since 2016, she has been undertaking primarily conveyancing.
Nicole joined Faram Ritchie Davies as a Property Law Clerk in 2018, focusing on the areas of residential sales, purchases and subdivisions.
Nicole has extensive knowledge and experience in the conveyancing process and prides herself on providing her clients with a personalised service with meticulous attention to detail.
Nicole is a member of the Institute of Legal Executives as an Associate and is currently working towards becoming a fellow.
Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and friends and travelling.
Rachael James
Areas of involvement
- Commercial and farmland Conveyancing
- Property Law
- Retail Leases
- Business Purchases and Sales
- General Commercial Law
Rachael commenced her legal career with Faram Ritchie Davies in 2022 as a legal assistant to Tim Davies.
Working closely with Tim, Rachal assists in the day-to-day management of files, drafting of contracts, agreements and deeds and providing clients with step-by-step updates in relation to their matters.
Rachael prides herself on providing efficient and personalised assistance to clients and keeping them informed and involved with their matters
Outside of work Rachael is completing her law degree with Deakin University, coaches her son’s soccer team and enjoys travelling around the world experiencing different cultures and, particularly, cuisines.
Amanda Davies
Amanda joined Faram Ritchie Davies in 2021.
Amanda brought with her extensive experience in deceased estate administration. She also completed an Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) in 2002 at RMIT in Melbourne before working with various law firms across the Melbourne CBD.
Amanda prides herself on being efficient and organised and strives to make the process of finalising her matters as seamless as possible whilst maintaining an empathetic approach to clients.
Outside of work, Amanda is a busy mother of three boys. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends in the outdoors and supporting her boys in their local football team.
Catherine Kielty
Cathy has been working with Tim Davies since 1989, starting as his assistant at Abernethy Handley Ritchie.
In 1991 Cathy left Australia to travel around Europe, settling in London where she was employed at various law firms over a period of 12 years. In 1999, Cathy became a member of the Institute of Legal Executives in the UK.
Upon her return to Australia, she reconnected with Tim and now assists both Tim and Davina as a Wills Clerk on a part-time basis.
Outside of work, Cathy enjoys playing tennis and watching netball.
Sam Calleri
Sam has been with Faram Ritchie Davies since 2017.
He brought with him 20 years’ experience in the banking industry as well as 13 years’ experience with another legal firm as practice manager.
Sam’s focus is on providing clients with a friendly and personalised experience and assisting them with their administrative queries and concerns.
In his spare time, Sam is an avid Carlton supporter and enjoys spending his days with his wife, three children, five grandchildren as well as the rest of his extended family.
Susan Glover
Sue has been working in the legal industry for over 50 years.
She began her career with a firm in Ringwood as a junior before moving to Shepparton, commencing with Faram Ritchie Davies in 1994.
Sue is now semi-retired, working part-time as our receptionist and Deeds Clerk.
Outside of work, Sue enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
