Danny Arraj

Danny Arraj serves as the Managing Partner at Blackstone Waterhouse, where he leads the Construction and Infrastructure and Environmental and Planning team. Renowned for his practical approach and commercial acumen, Danny excels in guiding projects from their inception through to completion. His expertise as an advocate in the Land and Environment Court is well-recognised, and he currently advises on several significant construction and infrastructure projects. As a prominent figure in Australian planning law, Danny has made substantial contributions through writing and lecturing on development processes, including the publication of a respected text on navigating council approvals. Among his achievements, Danny has provided crucial advisory services on the due diligence of one of Australia's largest property transactions and spearheaded planning approvals for a major master-planned lifestyle village in Botany. His successful navigation of complex development applications and strategic planning advice has made him a vital asset in contentious cases within the Land and Environment Court of NSW. His leadership was instrumental in advising on a landmark LNG pipeline arbitration for Consolidated Contractors Company. Danny's scholarly contributions include authoring articles in esteemed publications and lecturing on local government law at the University of Technology, Sydney. His professional affiliations encompass membership with UTS Law Alumni, UTS Law Advisory Board, Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, and the Law Society of NSW. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from UNSW and a Bachelor of Laws from UTS, and he is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW.