Woodbridge Capital Expands National Footprint With New Brisbane Office and Appointment of Lachlan Griffiths

Brisbane, 11 November 2025: Woodbridge Capital is pleased to announce the establishment of a permanent presence in South-East Queensland as part of its ongoing National expansion, following the recent opening of its Sydney office and appointment of Ben Evans as Executive Director, Origination.

The firm has appointed Lachlan Griffiths as Origination Director, SE Queensland, to lead its growth in the Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast markets. Lachlan will be based in Queen Street in Brisbane’s CBD and will report to Ben Evans.

Griffiths joins Woodbridge from Qualitas, where he led the firm’s Queensland presence and managed a real-estate debt portfolio exceeding $2.5 billion across South-East Queensland. Prior to this, he held senior roles at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and within a Queensland-based private credit fund, developing deep expertise across the full debt capital stack – from senior debt through to stretch and subordinated facilities – spanning residential, industrial, and commercial assets.

“Brisbane currently represents one of the most compelling growth markets in Australia, underpinned by strong population inflows, infrastructure investment, and a deep undersupply of housing and commercial stock,” said Andrew Torrington, Managing Director and CIO of Woodbridge. “For Woodbridge, expanding into Queensland is a natural progression. It strengthens our national footprint and positions the firm to originate and manage high-quality transactions in one of the country’s fastest-growing corridors.”

The decision to establish a local presence reflects surging demand and tight supply across South-East Queensland, with Brisbane’s population growing 8 per cent year-on-year, fuelled by interstate migration, investor activity, and preparations for the 2032 Olympic Games. This growth is driving major infrastructure investment and intensifying structural imbalances in housing and commercial supply – areas where Woodbridge is positioned to be part of the solution.

By establishing a local team, Woodbridge aims to capture opportunities earlier, build stronger relationships, and better understand local market dynamics – supporting borrowers with responsive capital as the region continues to expand. The firm currently has a significant portion of its loan-book capital already located in the area, reinforcing the importance of the market within its broader national strategy.

“Brisbane and South-East Queensland are experiencing exceptional growth, creating strong demand for flexible capital solutions,” said Ben Evans, Executive Director Origination. “For our clients, this expansion means greater access to funding partners who understand local market dynamics and can structure solutions that move projects forward with confidence. It’s an exciting opportunity to deepen our relationships and support quality developments across the region.”

Griffiths said he is excited to join Woodbridge at a time of strong momentum and opportunity.

“Woodbridge has built an impressive reputation for transparency, speed and disciplined lending,” he said. “There’s enormous potential in the Queensland market, and I’m looking forward to connecting with local borrowers and brokers to help drive the firm’s next phase of growth.”