Dale Straughen

Dale Straughen is an experienced legal professional currently serving as a Senior Associate at Clifford Chance since June 2019. With a strong background in transactional legal advice, Dale has completed secondee roles at BlackRock, Macquarie Group, and Pacific Hydro, providing expertise in climate infrastructure, corporate M&A, and infrastructure projects. Prior experience includes positions at Allens and Linklaters, where Dale focused on projects, development, and derivatives. Dale's legal career began at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as a Legal Assistant and included a role as Court Officer at the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from the University of Melbourne, complemented by a Graduate Diploma of Arts in Philosophy and an exchange semester at Erasmus University.