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Shaun Paulian

Managing Partner

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