Shipping
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+60 3 2283 6200About
Provided by Oon & Bazul LLP
Our Shipping Practice is recognised as one of Malaysia’s strongest, and we are one of the few law firms in Malaysia with a dedicated shipping practice. Our lawyers have the capabilities and expertise to handle a full range of shipping work in Malaysia and across the region.
We regularly act for marine underwriters, shipowners, shipyards, port operators, P&I Clubs, financial institutions, commodity traders, freight forwarders and other shipping interests. We have deep knowledge of the maritime industry and are able to provide timely and pragmatic solutions for our shipping clients.
Our lawyers also work closely with our Associate Office in Singapore - Oon & Bazul - offering a seamless services for ship arrests whether in Malaysia or Singapore.
The range of matter handled by our Shipping Practice include:
- “Dry” Shipping
- “Wet” Shipping
- Shipbuilding and Repair
- Ship Finance / Transactional Work
- Marine Insurance
- Admiralty Disputes
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Chambers Review
TS Oon & Partners is regularly instructed by insurance underwriters, P&I clubs and ship owners to advise on a range of contentious maritime matters in Malaysia. The firm is especially active in cargo and charter party disputes, alongside cases involving unpaid bunker invoices. The team works in close conjunction with the firm's associated office in Singapore.
Work Highlights
- TS Oon & Partners acted for Dalian Developer Drilling on obtaining a declaratory order to return full equitable and legal title of a vessel to DDD.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With a proven track record of winning cases and achieving favourable outcomes for clients, TS Oon & Partners have a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters."
"TS Oon & Partners is responsive and has a strong shipping litigation team that is able to handle complex marine litigation."
"With a proven track record of winning cases and achieving favourable outcomes for clients, TS Oon & Partners have a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters."
"TS Oon & Partners is responsive and has a strong shipping litigation team that is able to handle complex marine litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Oon Thian Seng is adept at handling a wide range of shipping disputes in Malaysia. He demonstrates considerable experience advising both international and Malaysian clients.
"Thian Seng Oon has a deep understanding of the maritime industry and its legal framework. He is always accessible, responds promptly to queries and keeps us informed on the progress of our cases."