Rachel Gregson is a Special Counsel in HWL Ebsworth’s Sydney Real Estate and Projects team, with over 20 years of property experience. She advises on capital transactions including acquisitions, disposals and due diligence as well leasing across commercial, industrial, rural and retail sectors. Her clients include energy companies, service station operators, restaurant operators, hospital operators, government clients, property trusts and institutional developers.
Rachel has particular expertise acting on leasing portfolios, licensed premises, mixed-use developments and rural properties including advising on access rights, crown land, enclosure permits and biodiversity credits. She acts for landlords and tenants on complex agreements for lease, renewals, assignments and subleases. Known for her commercial focus and attention to detail, Rachel delivers practical, outcome-driven advice across all stages of the property lifecycle.
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- Stockland Advised on acquisitions and disposals for multiple industrial assets and shopping centres.
- Wyvern Private Hospital Advised on the project from the commencement through to building completion and subsequent leasing.
- Origin Energy Advised on acquisitions, leasing and ongoing management of various asset types including in connection with Uranquinty and Eraring Power Stations.
- Major Service Station Operators Advised on leasing and related matters for a national portfolio of properties, including agreements for lease, renewals, and site-specific structuring.
- National Radiology Group Acted on leasing and due diligence for properties across Australia, including negotiation of agreements for lease and long-term occupancy arrangements.
- Licensed Premises Owner Advised on purchase, sale, and leasing of licensed venues, including lease negotiations for $4M upgrade of Quay restaurant at Circular Quay.
- Cbus Property Group Advised on David Jones Building and Newmarket Green developments, including leaseback arrangements and joint venture documentation.
- Western Sydney Landowner Acted on acquisition and development of property, including negotiation of agreement for lease and lease of entire 9-storey building to an Australian university.
