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Oon & Bazul LLC

Shipping

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Oon & Bazul LLC

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About

Provided by Oon & Bazul LLC

Our Shipping Practice is recognised as one of Malaysia’s strongest, and we are one of the few law firms in Malaysia with a dedicated shipping practice. Our lawyers have the capabilities and expertise to handle a full range of shipping work in Malaysia and across the region.

We regularly act for marine underwriters, shipowners, shipyards, port operators, P&I Clubs, financial institutions, commodity traders, freight forwarders and other shipping interests. We have deep knowledge of the maritime industry and are able to provide timely and pragmatic solutions for our shipping clients.

Our lawyers also work closely with our Associate Office in Singapore - Oon & Bazul - offering a seamless services for ship arrests whether in Malaysia or Singapore.

The range of matter handled by our Shipping Practice include: 

  • “Dry” Shipping 
  • “Wet” Shipping 
  • Shipbuilding and Repair
  • Ship Finance / Transactional Work
  • Marine Insurance
  • Admiralty Disputes

For any enquiries, please write to:


Managing Partner & Head of Shipping, Oon Thian Seng, at [email protected], or

Partner Jessica Teng, at [email protected] 

Chambers Review

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Shipping - Malaysia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

TS Oon & Partners is regularly instructed by insurance underwriters, P&I clubs and ship owners to advise on a range of contentious maritime matters in Malaysia. The firm is especially active in cargo and charter party disputes, alongside cases involving unpaid bunker invoices. The team works in close conjunction with the firm's associated office in Singapore.

Work Highlights

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  • TS Oon & Partners represented a Chinese international shipyard COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in a dispute regarding the ultra-deepwater drillship Dalian Developer concerning claims of fraudulent and unlawful registration for the transfer of ownership and title of the vessel with a combined claim sum of USD650 million.

Strengths

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  • The shipping team at TS Oon & Partners is not only technically proficient but also commercially astute, providing advice that is both legally sound and practically effective.

    Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team show professionalism and an understanding of shipping.

    Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thian Seng Oon
    Band 1Thian Seng Oon

    Thian Seng Oon

    Oon Thian Seng is adept at handling a wide range of shipping disputes in Malaysia. He demonstrates considerable experience advising both international and Malaysian clients.
    • He is one of the most outstanding shipping lawyers in the region. His depth of expertise in maritime law, combined with a sharp strategic mind, makes him an invaluable asset to any shipping client.

      Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Oon Thian Seng is professional, client-oriented, and quick-responding.

      Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Oon & Bazul LLC (1)

Malaysia

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