Alexander Danne

Head of Energy, Partner, Clayton Utz

Greater Melbourne Area

About

Alexander Danne (B.Sc., LL.B. (Hons), LL.M. (International Law), GradDipp(AppFin.)), is a Partner and Head of Energy at Clayton Utz. Alexander’s practice comprises energy and infrastructure investments, trades and project structuring (or restructuring). He is passionate about helping his clients achieve efficient and dynamic transactional outcomes, and project-positive results. He and his team act for investors, contractors, debt financiers, and project SPVs across key sectors in the project and project finance markets. Including in renewable and other energy transition projects, social & economic infrastructure, and health & environmental projects. Alexander and his team have been recognised regularly with market excellence awards, including an Advisory Excellence Award by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. He is regularly recognised as a market-leading or best practitioner in energy & resources, infrastructure & construction, and project finance sectors by peer-reviewed market publications such as Chambers, IFLR, Best Lawyers and others. Past and Present Board roles include: • Chair of Tintern Grammar School, March 2026 to current - Director of the Menzies Research Centre, March 2020 to March 2026 • Deputy Chair of Tintern Grammar School, March 2020 to March 2026 • Director of Tintern Grammar School, July 2018 to current • Independent Member of Finance and Risk Committee, Tintern Grammar School, July 2017 to March 2026 (Chair of Finance 2020 to March 2026) • Member of the Dean's Advisory Council at Melbourne Law School from 2014 to 2019

Experience

  • Head of Energy at Clayton Utz
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Head of Energy, Clayton Utz

  • Gilbert + Tobin (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • Senior Partner
      Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Head of Energy + Infrastructure
      Jul 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Partner, Banking & Infrastructure
      Jan 2012 - Oct 2021 · 9 yrs 10 mos

  • Allens (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Associate, Sydney
      Dec 2008 - Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Senior Associate in Allens Project Finance team.

    • Lawyer, Melbourne
      Feb 2004 - Dec 2008 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Lawyer in Allens Financial Services and Projects team.

  • Legal Consultant at PACT (Sudan Peace Fund)
    Jun 2003 - Dec 2003 · 7 mos

    Legal Consultant with PACT NGO working on the Sudan Peace Fund programme.

  • Intern at UNEP
    Sep 2002 - Dec 2002 · 4 mos

    Intern at United Nations Environment Programme, Environmental Law Branch.