Ming Law Asia

Ming Law Asia is a Singapore-based disputes firm focusing on commercial, shipping and international trade matters. The firm manages both domestic and cross-border disputes across litigation, arbitration and mediation. Its work includes charterparty and cargo disputes, demurrage and off-hire issues, shipbuilding matters, marine casualties, and international sale of goods and commodity-related claims.

The team also handles commercial and corporate disputes, together with private wealth–related matters involving family-owned businesses, trusts and asset-holding structures. The directors remain closely involved in all cases and regularly manage urgent applications, enforcement procedures and multi-jurisdictional strategy.

Shipping & Maritime

Dry and wet shipping disputes including charterparty and bill of lading issues, cargo claims, delay and performance disputes, shipbuilding and repair claims, and marine casualties involving fire, explosions, grounding, collision and salvage. The firm also acts in marine insurance and reinsurance disputes.

International Trade & Commodities

Sale of goods and commodity disputes involving quality, contamination and shortage claims, breach of long-term supply arrangements, non-payment, non-acceptance, non-delivery, trade finance instruments and documentary credits, often with cross-border enforcement requirements.

Commercial & Corporate Disputes

Joint venture and shareholder disputes, contractual claims, misrepresentation and negligence matters, and disputes involving closely-held enterprises.

Private Wealth & Family Office Disputes

Trust, succession and governance disputes involving high-net-worth individuals, family offices and privately controlled business groups, frequently intersecting with commercial or trade issues.

Interim Relief, Enforcement & Asset Recovery

Urgent applications including vessel arrests, freezing orders and other preservation measures, and enforcement of court judgments and arbitral awards in Singapore and abroad.

Managing Director: Kelly Yap

Directors: Ray Shankar and Gregory Toh

Number of Directors: 3