Oon & Bazul and TS Oon & Partners ranked in Chambers 2021
Oon & Bazul and TS Oon & Partners are delighted to announce that the following Practices and Partners are recognised in Chambers 2021.
Oon & Bazul
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration |
What the team is known for
Noteworthy practice offering expertise in the energy and commodities sectors. Offers particular experience in China-related disputes and is also frequently counsel to Japanese companies. Also proficient in representing media and technology companies. Regularly handles proceedings heard under SIAC, ICC and HKIAC rules. Offers expertise in handling M&A and joint venture disputes.
Strength Sources express satisfaction when working with the team, calling it “diligent and responsive.” |
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Shipping
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What the team is known for
Highly regarded shipping litigation practice which is active on a wide range of contentious matters, from bills of lading and charter party claims to cases involving cargo damage and vessel arrests.
Distinguished by its ability to advise on both Singaporean and Malaysian shipping matters. Additionally fields a well-experienced emergency response team that handles casualties, salvage and criminal litigation matters among other services. Regularly advises shipowners and shipping companies.
Strength Clients say: “They are very responsive and responsible and we haven’t had a single issue with them.”
Work highlight Acted for Great Lakes Maritime, the purchasers of a vessel under a shipbuilding agreement with Saigon Offshore Fabrication and Engineering, in relation to the latter’s subsequent insolvency proceedings.
Notable Practitioners Bazul Ashhab is particularly highly rated for shipping insurance mandates, with one client noting: “He is my go-to guy and is one of the brightest people I have met. He is effective, user-friendly and he is incredibly approachable, and he gets results.” He acts on a range of shipping matters, including arbitrations, advising both domestic and international clients.
Kelly Yap is a “very pragmatic and practical” lawyer with extensive experience in shipping disputes, regularly assisting clients on collisions, cargo claims and vessel arrests. One client comments: “He is a top marine lawyer. He has excellent legal knowledge and offers commercial advice, I can fully trust him.” |
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Restructuring & Insolvency
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What the team is known for
Notable practice with a focus on representing clients in contentious cross-border restructurings and insolvencies. Frequently acts for companies in distress as well as insolvency appointees. Also advises on acquisitions involving distressed assets. Well placed to handle matters across a range of industries including aviation, shipping, energy and technology.
Strength One client appreciates that the team has “good technical skills and is easy to work with and flexible; they will go the extra mile.”
Another commentator notes: “They are very responsive and helpful. They put the client’s interests first; it is always their priority.”
Work highlight Represented Asiatravel.com and its subsidiary in proposing schemes of arrangement to restructure its SGD8 million worth of debt.
Notable Practitioner Tan Meiyen is a well-respected practitioner with expertise advising debtors and appointees on multi-jurisdictional contentious restructuring and insolvencies.
A source notes: “She has an impressive network in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. She’s a good lawyer willing to take an entrepreneurial position.” Another commentator appreciates that “she anticipates requirements and she is always hands-on when you contact her.” |
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Shipping Litigation |
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Shipping Litigation |
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Meiyen Tan |
Restructuring & Insolvency |
TS Oon & Partners
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Shipping |
What the team is known for An established practice, regularly instructed by insurance underwriters, P&I clubs and ship owners to advise on a range of contentious maritime matters. Especially active on cargo and charter party disputes, alongside vessel ownership disputes, ship collisions, allisions, oil pollution and bunker disputes, as well as ship arrests. Works in close conjunction with the firm’s associated office in Singapore.
Strength One source lauds the firm as “excellent,” reporting that “the firm is able to act swiftly and adeptly in urgent matters, providing necessary information and guidance.” Another interviewee observes: “They are very professional and responsive, and they answer our questions concisely and clearly each time.”
Work highlight Acted for Dalian Developer Drilling and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in a case against Osta Fleet regarding the disputed ownership of a vessel.
Notable Practitioner Oon Thian Seng is described by a source as “easy to work with, accessible and able to advise on the spot, providing valuable advice with a good turnaround time.” He is particularly adept at handling a wide range of shipping disputes. |
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Shipping |
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