We Are D&P

Shaun is a legal maverick.

Shaun Paulian is the Managing Partner, a Founder, and Head of Projects at D&P Law Group.

Shaun brings cross-disciplinary expertise in dispute resolution, corporate advisory, and project advisory. He regularly serves as lead counsel and/or principal advisor in respect of cross-border disputes, transactions, and complex infrastructure projects.

Having overseen the strategic direction of several prominent legal and consultancy firms, Shaun has also advised private, public, and international entities on large-scale development initiatives in the energy, ICT, and property sectors. His leadership has driven a fivefold increase in the Firm’s commercial value, with a strategic focus on expanding its footprint in key jurisdictions.

Outside of practice, Shaun is an avid investor in businesses and capital markets. He is the father of 2 boys – spending most free time balancing between his love of problem solving and family.

• LL.B (Hons) Law & Criminology / Aberystwyth University
• Grad Dip. Law / University of Western England
• Barrister-At-Law / Middle Temple
• Mediator / ADR Group
• Dip.Law / University of Sydney
• Practical Legal Training / College of Law
• Solicitor of NSW / NSW
• Advocate & Solicitor / Malaya

• Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2025, Finalist / Managing Partner of the Year (Emerging Markets)
• Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2025, Finalist / Managing Partner of the Year
• Asian Legal Business Asia / 40 under 40 in Asia
• Asian Legal Business Law Awards 2021 – 2024 / Managing Partner of the Year

• Comparative Review of the Companies Act, Lexis Nexis / 2017
• Insolvency and Commercial Contracts, Practical Guidance, Lexis Nexis

• Project Management and Advisory
• Litigation
• Arbitration
• Construction Adjudication
• Corporate and Commercial Advisory
• Capital Markets and Investment Advisory

• Renewable Energy
• Projects and Infrastructure
• Corporate & Commercial
• ICT and Fintech
• Mining