Oon & Bazul and TS Oon & Partners ranked in Chambers 2020
Oon & Bazul and TS Oon & Partners are proud to announce that the following Practices and Partners are recognised in Chambers 2020.
Oon & Bazul
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Shipping |
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 ship owners and shipping companies. Strength A pleased client notes that the firm has “given us salient advice.” Work highlights Defended Jiang Xin Shipping against a claim brought by OCBC concerning alleged misdelivery of cargo. Notable practitioners Managing Partner Bazul Ashhab has expertise in both wet and dry shipping disputes, including vessel arrest, shipbuilding disputes and cargo claims. A client notes that he is a “sharp and experienced” practitioner. Kelly Yap regularly advises on contentious maritime issues. He has experience assisting clients with regard to collisions, cargo claims and vessel arrests. He acts for ship owners and P&I clubs. |
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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What the team is known for Renowned for its performance in shipping arbitration, also offering expertise in the energy and commodities sectors. Offers particular experience in China-related disputes and is also frequently counsel to Japanese companies. Regularly handles proceedings heard under SIAC, ICC and CIETAC rules. Offers expertise in handling M&A and joint venture disputes. Work highlights Acted for Shanghai Dingheng Shipping, technical managers of the vessel ‘MT GOLDEN BRILLIANT V1603’, in relation to a misdelivery claim. Notable practitioners Bazul Ashhab and Suresh Divyanathan are key client contacts. |
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Shipping Litigation |
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Shipping Litigation |
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Corporate and M&A |
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 known in the market for acting on cargo and charter party disputes, and it also regularly handles ship collisions, allisions, oil pollution and bunker disputes as well as ship arrests. Works in close conjunction with the firm’s associate office in Singapore. Work highlights Engaged by Tindall Riley (Britannia) to assist MISC with the release of the ‘Seri Amanah’ vessel, which had been detained by the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency for an alleged violation of both the Merchant Shipping Ordinance and the Customs Act. Notable practitioners Oon Thian Seng often handles shipping disputes, including a variety of cases relating to vessel arrests, collisions, allisions and oil spills. He is qualified to practise law in both Singapore and Malaysia. |
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