Bazul Ashhab
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 1 : Shipping: Domestic: Litigation
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+65 9757 1479Share profile
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About
Provided by Bazul Ashhab
Practice Areas
Litigation & Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, Fraud & Asset Recovery, International Trade, Shipping, Insurance & Reinsurance, Oil & Gas, Sanctions & Regulatory Compliance Investigations, India Practice
Career
Bazul Ashhab is the Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at the firm, leading its Litigation and International Arbitration practices.
A recognized expert in court litigation, arbitration, and mediation, he advises on commercial law, including international trade, fraud, and asset recovery. Clients describe him as a “spectacular lawyer,” Bazul represents high-net-worth individuals and companies across the Asia Pacific.
He led a team to secure a US$5 billion freezing order in Singapore and serves as an Ambassador to the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC).
Professional Memberships
• Chairman, Promotion Committee, Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA)
• Member, India Sub-Committee, Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA)
• Vice President, The Maritime Law Association of Singapore (MLAS)
• Chairperson, Publication Subcommittee, The Maritime Law Association of Singapore (MLAS)
• Specialist Mediator, Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC)
• Ambassador, SCMA-SIMC Maritime Mediator Panel
• Chairperson, Review Committee, The Law Society of Singapore
• Member, Civil Practice Committee, The Law Society of Singapore
• Member, International Bar Association
• ETF Committee Member and Bursary Contributor, Yayasan MENDAKI (“MENDAKI”) (Council for the Development of the Singapore Malay/Muslim Community)
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mr Ashhab is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer who is easy to work with and has a great understanding of the client’s needs."
"Bazul provides top-notch client management and masterful advocacy. He is a joy to work with."
"Mr Ashhab is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer who is easy to work with and has a great understanding of the client’s needs."
"Bazul provides top-notch client management and masterful advocacy. He is a joy to work with."