Nicole Besgrove

LLB (Hons), B.Env.Sc.

Special Counsel - Brisbane

Areas of Expertise

Planning, Environment & Sustainability, Property, Planning & Development, Government

Contact Nicole

07 3135 0559 Nicole.Besgrove@holdingredlich.com

Expertise

Nicole is a highly experienced planning and environment law specialist with over 18 years of expertise advising on complex regulatory frameworks across Queensland and the Northern Territory. She possesses deep knowledge of planning, environmental, and cultural heritage legislation, developed through advising on a broad range of major development, mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.

Nicole has extensive experience supporting both public and private sector clients—including private developers, local and State governments, government- owned corporations, and mining and energy companies—on matters involving complex planning approvals, environmental approvals under State and Commonwealth legislation, environmental compliance and enforcement, contamination, incident response, due diligence review and reporting, infrastructure charges and agreements, native vegetation, and cultural heritage.

Her practice also includes advising on environmental assessment and compliance obligations in the Northern Territory, providing strategic legal guidance tailored to jurisdictional requirements.

Publications

21 July 2025 - Knowledge

New social impact and community benefit requirements begin for large-scale wind and solar development

#Renewable Energy, #Local Government

Local governments and renewable energy developers must ensure they understand and comply with the new social impact and community benefit requirements when dealing with new or pre-existing development applications for large-scale wind and solar projects.

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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