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Grace Wimberley

LLB (Hons)

Partner - Brisbane

Areas of Expertise

Property, Planning & Development, Renewable Energy, Mergers and Acquisitions

Contact Grace

+61 7 3135 0519 +61 447 365 025 grace.wimberley@holdingredlich.com Connect

Expertise

Grace is an experienced commercial property lawyer, with a focus on capital transactions, development and energy transition projects. She is a trusted advisor to REITs, hotel owners and operators, developers and renewable energy proponents, providing strategic advice across complex transactions and large-scale projects.

Grace’s expertise includes:  

  • acquisitions and disposals of commercial, industrial, retail and tourism assets
  • fund-through agreements
  • joint ventures and property funds
  • off-the-plan projects and title structuring
  • land acquisitions for energy projects
  • general property advice such as leasing, easements and body corporate matters.

Grace was recognised in the 2022 edition of Doyles Guide as a rising star lawyer in Property for Queensland.

Experience

Grace’s recent experience includes:

Capital Transactions

  • acting for a listed REIT in relation to property and business acquisitions across Australia, including existing facilities, development sites, turn-key and fund through agreements
  • acting for National Storage REIT in relation to the establishment of the National Storage Ventures Fund
  • acting for RACT in relation to the disposal of the “Destinations” tourism business, including the iconic Freycinet Lodge, Cradle Mountain Hotel, Strahan Village and Gordon River Cruises
  • acting for Stamford Land Corporation Limited in relation to the sale of Sir Stamford Circular Quay, Sydney and Dynons Plaza, Perth
  • advising clients in relation to the acquisition, development and disposal of island resorts and other tourism assets.

Development

  • titling and off-the-plan contract matters for flat land developments and layered community title schemes, including community management statements and body corporate agreements
  • acting for property developers in relation to joint venture arrangements and development management agreements.

Energy Transition

  • acting for renewable energy developers in relation to option agreements, contracts to acquire land, agreements to lease, leases, easements, access licences, laydown and washdown licences, disturbance deeds, mortgagee tripartite deeds, grazing leases and other tenure related documentation, including for Cubico Sustainable Investments in relation to the Wambo Wind Farm and European Energy in relation to various solar projects in Queensland
  • acting for CarbonLink in relation to carbon farming services agreements and security deeds dealing with ACCUs, considering regulatory matters for dealing with ACCUs
  • conducting due diligence in relation to project land, including advising on land tenure and overlapping resource authorities (i.e. mining and petroleum leases) for Trina Solar and RFV.



Publications

30 July 2025 - Knowledge

Queensland’s Property Law Act: New seller disclosure requirements from 1 August 2025

#Property, Planning & Development

Queensland’s property laws are about to change. Here’s what sellers and buyers need to know about the new disclosure statement and prescribed certificate requirements.

Upcoming Seminars

14 Aug 25 - Brisbane

Tick Tock – limitation periods, time bars & other contractual traps

Limitation periods may not be the most glamorous part of a project, but getting them wrong can have serious consequences. In this practical session, our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team will unpack the key timeframes and legal traps every project stakeholder should be aware of. Whether you’re drafting contracts, managing claims, or planning risk strategy, this session will help you stay on the front foot. Join us for a focused and practical discussion designed to clarify complex legal concepts and their real-world implications.

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14 Aug 25 to 04 Dec 25 - Brisbane

Brisbane Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the return of our Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series where we’ll explore key legal developments and practical strategies shaping the construction industry in 2025. This year’s series brings together leading experts to unpack complex legal issues and provide insights to help you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.Whether you're involved in project delivery, risk management, legal strategy or safety, this series offers valuable takeaways to apply in your day-to-day work.

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18 Sep 25 - Brisbane

Security on construction projects – choosing the right form & navigating recourse

Security is a fundamental part of risk management on construction projects—but not all forms of security are created equal. In this session, our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team will unpack the different types of security commonly used in construction contracts, including bank guarantees, cash retention, and alternative forms. Whether you're reviewing contracts or facing a security dispute, this seminar will provide practical insights to help protect your position and reduce risk.

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