Oon & Bazul LLP ranked in Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2025; Managing Partner and Firm’s Shipping Practice attain Band 1
Oon & Bazul LLP moves up the ranks in the recent 2025 edition of the Chambers Asia-Pacific guide. This year, Managing Partner Bazul Ashhab and the firm’s Shipping practice moves up the ranks to Band 1, a remarkable feat as only approximately top 2% of law firms globally make it into Chambers rankings
The 2025 edition sees the firm with four ranked practice areas, and five ranked partners across Singapore and Malaysia. This marks the 15th consecutive year the firm has been placed in the Chambers Asia-Pacific rankings.
Singapore
Ranked Practice Areas:
- Shipping: Domestic (Band 1)
- Restructuring & Insolvency: Domestic (Band 4)
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Band 4)
Ranked Partners:
- Bazul Ashhab– Shipping: Domestic: Litigation (Band 1)
- Kelly Yap– Shipping: Domestic: Litigation (Band 2)
- Prakaash Silvam– Shipping: Domestic: Litigation (Band 4)
- Keith Han – Restructuring & Insolvency (Band 4)
Malaysia
Ranked Practice Area:
- Shipping (Band 2)
Ranked Partner:
- Oon Thian Seng– Shipping (Band 1)
Oon & Bazul LLP received glowing client feedback, highlighting its expertise, creativity, and dedication. Clients commended the firm for its “unique method of thinking outside the box” and its ability to provide “practical solutions and efficient legal advice”, with a team of “very practical and skilled local litigators” who are “extremely hardworking and personable”.
The firm’s strategic approach is recognized as “efficient and creative”, with clients noting its ability to “accommodate needs in every aspect”. Additionally, Oon & Bazul is lauded for its “strong team with a breadth of experience,” featuring “top-quality partners, experienced senior associates, and younger talent.”
The five individually ranked lawyers received equally high praise.
Bazul Ashhab, Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, is known as “a joy to work with”, providing “top-notch client management and masterful advocacy”.
Oon Thian Seng, Partner, Corporate, is lauded for his “deep understanding of the maritime industry and its legal framework”, and clients praised his accessibility and promptness to queries.
Kelly Yap, Partner and Head of Litigation and China Practice, received praise from clients for being “always helpful”, and his “competency and responsiveness”.
Prakaash Silvam, Partner, Head of Shipping and Co-head of India Desk, is described as “young, smart, eloquent, and extremely commercial”, and lauded for his deep knowledge and ability to “remain calm under pressure”.
Keith Han, Partner and Head of Restructuring & Insolvency, is known for being “a strong advocate in court”, “extremely responsive”, “practical” and “commercial”, and providing “in-depth advice”.
The ranking highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and its ability to deliver outstanding results for clients. The achievement of these rankings is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the entire team, led by the firm’s experienced partners, who consistently provide strategic and effective solutions for high-value, complex disputes.
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