Daniel Makap
Lawyer
- Bachelor of Laws (University of Papua New Guinea)
- Admitted to practise as a lawyer in Papua New Guinea on 1 May 2026.
In April of 2025, Daniel graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea with a Bachelor of Laws Degree and completed his post-graduate legal training at the Legal Training Institute early 2026. He was admitted to practice at the National and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea in May of 2026. Whilst in University, Daniel also remarkably served as the President of Law Students Society in 2024.
Daniel interned with Leah Lewin Lowing Sullivan Lawyers from 04 February 2025 to 05 May 2025. After completing his studies at the Legal Training Institute, Daniel commenced employment with Leahy Lewin Lowing Sullivan Lawyers on 09 February 2026 and is in his first year of practice.
Daniel has assisted Partners, Special Counsels, Senior Associates, Associates and Lawyers around the following areas:
- Human rights applications and defence
- Liquidation proceedings
- Debt recovery claims
- Contractual disputes
- Employment disputes
- Recovery of legal costs
- Matrimonial disputes and family law including divorce, custody, and maintenance
- Proceedings relating to mining law
- Aviation law
- General research, legal opinions and advice on the laws of PNG.
- Member, Law Society of Papua New Guinea
