Oon & Bazul Sharpens Focus as Conflict-Free High-Value Disputes Powerhouse

Oon & Bazul has announced a strategic refinement of its firmwide direction, intensifying its focus as a conflict-free, high-value disputes powerhouse. This move represents a natural progression of the firm’s longstanding leadership in high-stakes commercial litigation and arbitration across Asia and beyond.

In a recent feature titled “Repositioning for Precision – Oon & Bazul’s Strategic Shift Toward Disputes Leadership”, Managing Partner Bazul Ashhab shared insights into this transformation. The decision, he noted, was driven by increasing demand for dedicated dispute resolution lawyers with the ability to navigate today’s fast-moving, high-value, cross-border disputes.

“Uncertainty is where the best litigation firms thrive,” Bazul said. “We saw an opportunity to go against the grain. Drop the full-service model and focus entirely on what we do best: high-stakes disputes. That’s what global clients want: not another generalist, but a litigation specialist.”

By moving away from the traditional full-service model, Oon & Bazul has further structured itself to operate free from internal conflicts. This enables it to collaborate seamlessly with domestic and international firms — positioning the firm not as a competitor, but as a trusted partner to clients and law firms seeking focused, efficient, and expert dispute resolution.

Internally, the firm has reinforced its leadership and realigned its teams for agility, accountability, and performance. Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Partner Joanna Yap now oversees and supports firmwide management, allowing Bazul to concentrate fully on legal strategies and client outcomes. The firm has also welcomed several senior hires from leading global firms, significantly enhancing its depth and capabilities.

This refined positioning aligns not only with growing regional demand for sophisticated counsel capable of managing multi-jurisdictional challenges, but also with Singapore’s role as a global dispute resolution hub. As the volume and complexity of cross-border matters continue to grow, the need for nimble, senior-led dispute resolution practices with scalable infrastructure has never been more pressing.

Oon & Bazul stands out by offering a rare combination: the independence of a boutique with the capacity and bench strength of a large-scale operation. This unique platform has already attracted significant mandates and long-term alliances with international counsel, strengthening the firm’s reputation as one of Asia’s most effective and conflict-free high-value disputes specialists.

Read the full feature here: https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/node/87082

Oon & Bazul is one of Singapore’s leading independent law firms, widely recognised for its strength in dispute resolution. With a deep bench of experienced dispute management lawyers and complex litigation lawyers, the firm is frequently instructed in high-value commercial disputes, cross-border arbitrations, fraud investigations, and asset recovery matters. To find out more, visit https://oonbazul.com