Born in Brisbane, Allison relocated to Toowoomba when she was young and the Darling Downs became home to her and her family.
She attended Rangeville State School and St Saviour's College, where she decided that she wanted to become a lawyer.
About
About Matilda Law
Personal injury lawyers who put people first
With over 26 years of combined experience, Directors Allison and Rachel, founded Matilda Injury Lawyers to do things differently.
We built a practice where injured people aren’t just file numbers. Where you work directly with us, and where we take the time to truly understand your situation to tailor our approach to what you need.
Why Matilda
Matilda: Quintessentially Australian, a name that nods to both being mighty in battle and the trusty swag that keeps you and your possessions safe while on a journey.
It reflects who we are: approachable, practical and determined, built on the values of sticking up for the underdog and never giving up.
Our Mission
We believe all injured people in our region should have access to personalised legal services.
Meet the Team
ALLISON GRIMLEY
Principal Lawyer | Master of Laws
1988 - 2005
Born and Raised
2006 - 2016
Building the Foundation
2017 - 2024
Leading Regional Personal Injury
2025 - Present
A New Era of Personal Injury Law
Allison completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Criminology at Griffith University, followed by her Master of Laws.
She was admitted as a lawyer in 2011 and worked at several national and local firms across Brisbane and the Gold Coast before returning to Toowoomba.
After working together for several years, Allison co-founded Matilda Injury Lawyers with fellow lawyer Rachel Bhatt, bringing a new approach to personal injury law in regional Queensland.
She hopes to bring clarity and compassion to every person injured in Toowoomba and Regional Queensland, by providing personalised legal services.
RACHEL BHATT
Principal Lawyer | Bachelor of Laws
1992- 2009
Born and Raised
2009 - 2014
Discovering Law
2014 - 2024
Building Expertise
2025 - Present
Founding Matilda Law
Born and raised in Toowoomba, Rachel grew up surrounded by family roots in Wandoan and Wyreema.
She attended St Saviour’s Primary and St Saviour’s College, and from an early age, she knew she wanted to help people.
One week after finishing Year 12, Rachel started at Kennedy Spanner Lawyers as an office junior. Quickly moving through the ranks to receptionist and legal assistant, she discovered her passion for personal injury law.
She later worked as a HSE Advisor with Easternwell Camp Management, travelling across Eastern Queensland, earning a Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety while completing TapRoot Incident Investigation Training.
Rachel joined Maurice Blackburn Lawyers while completing her law degree through the University of Southern Queensland. In 2017, she was elected Vice President of the USQ Law Society and awarded the Shine Bursary in 2018 for leadership potential.
After her admission to the Supreme Court of Queensland in February 2020, she became a qualified lawyer, working in Ipswich and later returning to Toowoomba.
Rachel co-founded Matilda Injury Lawyers with Allison Grimley.
Together, they provide personalised and compassionate legal services, helping clients navigate the stress and uncertainty of personal injury claims while advocating for fair compensation and support.
Areas of Expertise
Workplace injuries
Motor vehicle accidents
Public liability claims
Income protection
Total permanent disability
Personal Injuries. It’s all we do, and we do it exceptionally well.
