Craig Willey

Special Counsel | Brisbane

Craig Willey advises on all aspects of the sale, purchase, development and leasing of real estate, with experience across commercial, industrial, retail and rural sectors. He is highly skilled in drafting and negotiating lease documentation for both landlords and tenants, and regularly acts on complex leasing arrangements for office towers, shopping centres and medical facilities.

Craig also assists clients with the acquisition, development and disposal of residential, commercial and industrial properties. His work includes advising on commercial office towers, passenger terminals, retail chains, and specialist medical clinics. Clients value Craig’s practical approach, attention to detail and ability to deliver commercially sound outcomes in dynamic property transactions.

Expertise

Experience

  • Commercial Office Acting for large property funds in the acquisition and disposal of various Brisbane CBD office towers including 348 Edward Street, 133 Mary Street and 288 Edward Street, and ongoing leasing of CBD office towers covering all ancillary documentation.
  • Industrial Acting for property funds and private investors in the acquisition and disposal of large industrial holdings, including the Arnott’s factory in Brisbane and industrial estates at Hemmant.
  • Commercial and Retail Developments Acting for developers in the acquisition, development, pre-leasing and development of both large and small bespoke developments, including retail shopping centres, fuel outlets, freestanding fast food retail, medical centres and childcare centres.
  • Infrastructure Developments Advised on the acquisition, development, leasing and disposal of the passenger terminal at Port of Airlie, including complex waterfront property considerations.