Shipping: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+65 6223 3893About
Provided by Oon & Bazul LLP
Our Shipping Practice is recognised as one of Singapore’s strongest.
We have capabilities and expertise to handle a full range of shipping work in Singapore and across the region.
Our Shipping team also works closely with our Associate Office in Malaysia - TS Oon & Partners - offering a seamless services for ship arrests whether in Singapore or Malaysia.
Our Services
- Dry Work
Our lawyers handle the full gamut of “dry” work including charterparty disputes, bill of lading claims and cargo claims.
- Wet Work
general average, insurance, tonnage limitation, statutory/criminal liability and environmental/
pollution issues.
- Shipbuilding/Ship Repair
- Ship Finance/Transactional Work
- Marine Insurance
- Admiralty
For any enquiries, please contact:
Head of Dispute Resolution, Bazul Ashhab, at [email protected], or
Head of Litigation, Kelly Yap, at [email protected]
Chambers Review
Oon & Bazul has a highly regarded shipping litigation practice which is active on a wide range of contentious legal matters in Singapore, from bill of lading and charter party claims to cases involving cargo disputes and vessel arrests. The firm is distinguished by its ability to advise on both Singaporean and Malaysian shipping matters, including working alongside TS Oon & Partners in Kuala Lumpur. Oon & Bazul regularly advises ship owners and shipping companies.
Work Highlights
- Oon & Bazul acted for ICICI Bank, a secured creditor of Hin Leong Trading, in five interpleader proceedings commenced by the judicial managers of Ocean Tankers and Universal Terminal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am always impressed by the practicality, strategic value and operational considerations that I see in the advice that the team at Oon & Bazul provide to their clients."
"The firm has a very strong team with a breadth of experience and top-quality partners, along with experienced senior associates and younger talent."
"I am always impressed by the practicality, strategic value and operational considerations that I see in the advice that the team at Oon & Bazul provide to their clients."
"The firm has a very strong team with a breadth of experience and top-quality partners, along with experienced senior associates and younger talent."
Notable Practitioners
Bazul Ashhab acts on a range of shipping litigation and arbitration in Singapore, including bill of lading disputes, cargo claims and ship arrests. He advises both domestic and international banks, shipping companies and ship owners.
"Mr Ashhab is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer who is easy to work with and has a great understanding of the client’s needs."
"Bazul provides top-notch client management and masterful advocacy. He is a joy to work with."
Kelly Yap has extensive experience in shipping disputes in Singapore, regularly assisting clients with cargo claims and vessel arrests, as well as marine insurance matters.
"Kelly possesses a good level of competency and responsiveness."
"Kelly is always helpful."
Prakaash Silvam is well known in the market for his emerging shipping litigation practice in Singapore. He is well versed in handling bills of lading and cargo disputes as well as recovery matters, including ship arrests.
"Prakaash is young, smart, eloquent and extremely commercial."
"Prakaash is knowledgeable and remains calm under pressure while providing clients with strong, focused advice to help them solve a range of complex problems and challenging issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Oon & Bazul LLP
Singapore