Shipping: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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, such as Yasa Shipmanagement and Trading, Ocean Light Shipping and Fastfreight.
Work Highlights
- Oon & Bazul represented Winson Oil Trading in defence of three separate court proceedings which had been brought by banks for misdelivery of cargo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a strong team that is responsive to clients' needs. Their commercial knowledge and awareness is one of their strong points."
"They have a dedicated team who are very professional and methodical in their approach. Protecting their clients' interests is paramount for them."
"They have a strong team that is responsive to clients' needs. Their commercial knowledge and awareness is one of their strong points."
"They have a dedicated team who are very professional and methodical in their approach. Protecting their clients' interests is paramount for them."
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.
"He is excellent, forthright and gets straight to the point."
"Bazul is dedicated to the needs of his clients."
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 is a well-regarded lawyer."
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.
"He possesses a level of knowledge and sophistication that inspires confidence in us. Prakaash is generous with his time and his views."
"Prakaash is just fantastic."
Ranked Lawyers at
Oon & Bazul LLP
Singapore