Dan Brown

Dan Brown is a Partner at Ashurst and the Global Leader of the firm’s Energy & Infrastructure Industry.

He advises sponsors, developers, investors and lenders on the development, financing and delivery of complex energy and infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally. His work spans renewable energy, conventional power, transmission, large-scale infrastructure, data centres and emerging energy transition technologies.

Dan is known for combining deep technical expertise with strategic insight. He helps clients structure projects, manage risk and navigate regulatory and market change with clarity and commercial focus. His advice is grounded in a practical understanding of how capital flows, how markets evolve and how major projects actually get built.

As Global Industry Leader, Dan shapes Ashurst’s energy and infrastructure strategy — connecting teams across jurisdictions, aligning sector insight with client priorities and ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of the an ever-evolving market landscape.

He is a recognised voice in the industry, regularly sharing perspectives on market reform, decarbonisation, capital deployment and the future of energy systems. Clients value his ability to distil complexity into clear direction and decisive action.

Dan is based in Australia and works with clients across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

'It is a strong team, which rallies behind a very strong Lead Partner, Dan Brown.' Client, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Energy and Resources 2026

'The depth of Dan Brown's industry knowledge is second to none. This has enabled him to provide commercial and creative solutions to issues identified in our deals.' Client, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Energy and Resources 2026

Recognition includes: The Australian’s Green List of Australia’s Top 100 energy players, Legal 500’s 2026 Green Ambassador and Best Lawyers for Energy, Construction and Infrastructure.