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What the Team is Known For

Oon & Bazul has a highly regarded shipping litigation practice which is active on a wide range of contentious legal matters in Singapore, from bill-of-lading and charter party claims to cases involving cargo disputes and vessel arrests. The firm is distinguished by its ability to advise on both Singaporean and Malaysian shipping matters. Oon & Bazul regularly advises ship owners and shipping companies.

Work Highlights

  • Oon & Bazul represented the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds in connection with an oil pollution incident in Singapore in June 2024, where the tanker Marine Honour was struck by the dredger Vox Maxima.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bazul Ashhab
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Bazul Ashhab
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Bazul Ashhab acts on a range of shipping litigation and arbitration in Singapore, including bill-of-lading disputes, cargo claims and ship arrests. He advises both domestic and international banks, shipping companies and ship owners.

Bazul is without a doubt one of the best litigators in Singapore. His exceptional legal expertise paired with a commitment to delivering results sets him apart in a competitive landscape.

He is solution-oriented with immense knowledge on shipping law, and is very pleasant to work with.

Prakaash Silvam
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Prakaash Silvam
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Prakaash Silvam is recognised in the market for his solid shipping litigation practice in Singapore. He is well versed in handling bills of lading and cargo disputes as well as recovery matters, including ship arrests.

He is a rare practitioner with extraordinarily strong levels of legal, business and commercial acumen, combined with significant volumes of common sense.

We are immensely appreciative that we can always rely on Prakaash.

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Oon & Bazul LLP

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Bazul Ashhab
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Bazul Ashhab
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Prakaash Silvam
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Prakaash Silvam
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Band 4