My practice focuses on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects within the Asia-Pacific region.
I am an infrastructure and energy lawyer engaging in the global marketplace. I have substantial experience delivering projects across many diverse business cultures, wherever our clients do business. I quickly and confidently adapt to new cultures and their approach to transacting. This is an element of my role that I enjoy immensely and makes me more open and adaptable as a professional and person.
My approach to business is outcome and quality focused. I seek to understand and execute our clients' commercial and other objectives through exceptional client service and practical and simple solutions. I am fortunate to do this alongside a brilliant team of focused, innovative and dedicated lawyers.
Away from work, I invest significant time mentoring university students. I actively engage with many of the Firm's pro-bono clients and charities while also supporting a number of local not-for-profit organisations, particularly focusing on disadvantaged youth.
Chambers & Partners (legal ranking agency) note in their 2015 rankings: Clients state that "he keeps his cool in difficult negotiations, knows what the banks need to fund projects, and understands our commercial drivers."
Recognised by Best Lawyers in 2014-15 for Energy Law.
Specialties:
Project Finance
Independent Power Projects (IPP) - PPA, EPC, EPCM, O&M, LTSA, Fuel Supply, Direct Deeds
Energy - Renewable and Conventional
Major Infrastructure / Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
Partner - Finance & Projects @ Ranked Tier 1 for International Firms in the Philippines by Legal 500 and IFLR for 2015
Ranked Band 2 for International Firms in the Philippines by Chambers & Partners 2015
Recognised by Best Lawyers in 2014-15 for Energy Law
Key Current Projects:
Advising various consortia on: Laguna Lakeshore Expressway-Dike PPP (Philippines); Cavite-Laguna Expressway PPP (Philippines); Mactan-Cebu Airport PPP (Philippines); LRT-1 PPP (Philippines).
Advising the Philippines Government and PPP Centre on: Regional (5) Airports PPP; Clark Airport PPP; and Road IT Infrastructure PPP.
Advising a renewable energy fund on: development and construction of a 97MW hydro project in Sikkim, India; development, construction and operation of a 54MW wind farm in Pililla, Philippines; development and 80MW wind farm in Sembrano, Philippines; development of a 1.6GW portfolio of hydro projects in the Philippines; development and construction of a 135kl/d bio-ethanol facility; development and construction of solar pv projects in Thailand and Japan; development and construction of a mine mouth power project in Indonesia; development and construction of a port, coal-handling facilities, haul road and coal mine project in Indonesia.
Acting for Aseagas on development of a bio-gas refinery project in the Philippines and Leighton Contractors on the development of a $560 million 2x150MW CFB power project in Mindanao, Philippines.
Advising Korea Western Power Company on a 2x150MW coal-fired power project in Indonesia and a 500MW combined-cycle power project in Myanmar.
Retained by RATCH to advise on a 30MW Solar PV and a 30MW Solar Thermal project.
Acting for an international investor on the development of a bio-ethanol facility in QLD.
Advising the CEFC on the financing of a solar pv project in the NT.
Acting for the developer of a $1bn waste-to-energy project in NSW.
Acting for a government entity on the development of 4 power projects in the NT.
Acting for bidder on JAWA 7 IPP in Indonesia. From May 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Brisbane Area, AustraliaSenior Associate - Finance & Projects @ From November 2010 to May 2013 (2 years 7 months) Senior Legal Consultant @ From July 2007 to November 2010 (3 years 5 months) Secondee - Legal Counsel @ While on secondment to Abu Dhabi General Services Company (“Musanada”), working closely with key Business Units to develop Musanada’s procurement strategy for delivery of shared government services as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s “Economic Vision 2030” – including delivery of integral social, transport and utilities related infrastructure. From January 2010 to August 2010 (8 months) Secondee - Legal Counsel @ While on secondment to the Abu Dhabi Airports Company, engaging with internal stakeholders to develop procurement arrangements for the delivery of key infrastructure at Abu Dhabi’s International Airport, including integral components of the US$6 billion Midfield Terminal Complex Project and preparing and negotiating arrangements for Abu Dhabi International Airport’s day-to-day operations (including baggage handling systems, ground lighting and Air Navigation Services). From January 2009 to April 2009 (4 months) Secondee - Legal Counsel @ While on secondment to Nakheel’s multi-billion dollar Palm Jebal Ali project, worked closely with key stakeholders on the delivery of one of the UAE’s landmark mixed use master developments, including the delivery of key infrastructure. From December 2007 to March 2008 (4 months) Solicitor @ From February 2004 to July 2007 (3 years 6 months)
LLB / BA, Law / Arts - International Relations @ The University of Queensland From 1999 to 2003 Master of Laws (LLM), Construction Law @ University of Melbourne Dan Brown is skilled in: Infrastructure, Energy Law, Power Generation, Mining, Power Plants, Renewable Energy, PPA, PPP projects, PPP, Procurement, Project Finance, Energy, Joint Ventures
Websites:
http://www.dlapiper.com/dan_brown/