HWL Ebsworth Lawyers has secured a 10-year lease in the $800m 360 Queen St tower

A major law firm has secured a 10-year lease in an $800m premium office tower in the Brisbane CBD before it’s even been completed.

An artist's impression of the 33-storey office tower at 360 Queen St in the Brisbane CBD.

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers has secured a 10-year lease within an $800m 33-level premium tower in the Brisbane CBD which has reached its topping out milestone.

A joint venture between the Charter Hall Prime Office Fund and Investa Commercial Property Fund, the state-of-the-art office tower at 360 Queen St is Brisbane’s Golden Triangle and practical completion is expected in late 2025.

The 4777 sqm lease will see HWL Ebsworth Lawyers join Queensland Investment Corporation, Herbert Smith Freehills, HopgoodGanim Lawyers and BDO Australia as future tenant in the tower which is being built by Hutchinson Builders.

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers is currently nearby on Level 19 at 480 Queen St, which is owned bt Dexus property Group.

An artist's impression of 360 Queen St in the Brisbane CBD.

HWL Ebsworth chief executive Kris Hopkins said they were committed to providing their team with an environment that allows them to reach their potential while collaborating with colleagues seamlessly, and this new space at 360 Queen Street embodies that ethos.

“Designed to enhance wellbeing and collaboration, the building’s natural light, wellness centre facilities, and integration of nature create an environment where our people can thrive,” he said.

HWL Ebsworth were represented by Colliers and CBRE acted as brokers.

Charter Hall and Investa have partnered with Blight Rayner and construction started in the second quarter of 2022.

Charter Hall chief executive Carmel Hourigan said the premium tower sets a new benchmark for the modern workplace in Brisbane, offering an innovative, sustainable, amenity-rich environment that delivers an exceptional customer experience on every level.

Investa chief executive Peter Menegazzo said they were delighted to reached the significant milestone and proud to have attracted such a premium occupier base, which reflects the building’s exceptional design, golden triangle location, and high-quality amenity offering.

“We continue to have a positive outlook for the Brisbane office market, which remains one of the best performing office markets in the country, and look forward to opening the building later this year.”