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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-197955 on Form S-8 of our report relating to the consolidated and combined financial statements and financial statement schedule of Moelis & Company (the "Company") dated February 27, 2015, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2014.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New York, New York
February 27, 2015

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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM