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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
ACCOLADES
- 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
PUBLICATIONS
- Comparative Review of the Companies Act, Lexis Nexis / 2017
- Insolvency and Commercial Contracts, Practical Guidance, Lexis Nexis
EXPERTISE
- Project Management and Advisory
- Litigation
- Arbitration
- Construction Adjudication
- Corporate and Commercial Advisory
- Capital Markets and Investment Advisory
INDUSTRY SECTORS
- Renewable Energy
- Projects and Infrastructure
- Corporate & Commercial
- ICT and Fintech
- Mining