Oon & Bazul LLP

Oon & Bazul LLP is pleased to welcome Sngeeta Rai as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice, further strengthening the firm’s capability to handle complex, high-value disputes across industries and jurisdictions. Sngeeta was previously a Director at Davinder Singh Chambers LLC, advising on significant commercial disputes and working closely with Mr Davinder Singh SC. She has extensive experience representing listed companies and high-net-worth individuals in disputes including contractual claims, shareholder disagreements, property and inheritance disputes, medical negligence and defamation. She is adept at combining technical precision with strategic insight and a pragmatic, client-focused approach. She began her career as a Justices’ Law Clerk to the Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court, before serving as an Assistant Registrar. This combination of private practice and judicial experience provides her with a deep understanding of court processes, enhancing her ability to guide clients through complex litigation. She has undertaken an overseas attachment at Fountain Court Chambers in London and is an accredited mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre. Outside of work, she enjoys mentoring aspiring lawyers preparing for the Singapore Bar Examinations, sharing her insights to support the next generation of legal talent. Commenting on the appointment, Managing Partner Bazul Ashhab said “Sngeeta is exactly the calibre of lawyer who complements and strengthens our formidable disputes practice. With her exceptional skill, judgment, and experience, she will help us deliver results on the most complex and high-value matters to even greater heights. Her appointment reflects our continued commitment to staying ahead of the curve and offering clients a disputes capability that few others can match.” Recognised by the Asian Legal Business as one of the 40 exceptional legal talents in Asia under the age of 40, Sngeeta’s addition demonstrates the firm’s commitment to attracting talent with purpose and reinforces Oon & Bazul’s position as a leading, clientfocused disputes practice. Find out more about the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice.

Oon & Bazul LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Elizabeth Wong as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution Practice. Perry brings with her over eight years of post-qualification experience, strengthening the firm’s litigation and arbitration capabilities. Perry is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor in Singapore and an Attorney & Counsellor-at-Law in New York. Her expertise spans complex civil and commercial litigation, international arbitration, white-collar criminal matters, and regulatory advisory work. Prior to joining Oon & Bazul, Perry trained and practiced at a leading local law firm, representing high-net-worth individuals and corporations across industries such as private wealth management, banking, energy, and consumer goods. She has handled matters before all levels of the Singapore Courts and has acted in significant cases, such as a US$64 million High Court trial concerning breaches of fiduciary duties and tort, securing favorable outcomes on appeal. She has also represented clients in international arbitration under leading institutions, including SIAC and LCIA. In the realm of white-collar criminal defense, she has worked on high-profile cases, including Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case and the multi-billion-dollar Wirecard fraud case. Bazul Ashhab, Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, welcomed Perry to the firm: “Perry’s broad experience in both litigation and arbitration makes her a valuable addition to our team. Her expertise in handling high-stakes matters will further enhance our ability to provide top-tier legal solutions to our clients.” Her addition underscores Oon & Bazul’s ongoing commitment to attracting top legal talent and to better serving clients across diverse sectors in their navigation of complex, cross-border disputes.

Elan Krishna, a former Partner at the Singapore office of the magic circle law firm Clifford Chance, has joined Oon & Bazul LLP to enhance its Dispute Resolution practice with a particular emphasis on international arbitration. Elan’s timely arrival enhances the firm’s capacity to handle the surge in the high-value instructions that the firm is seeing. The current geopolitical dynamics are resulting in an uptick in complex-commercial disputes, and his addition will support the firm’s response to their clients’ needs. Elan has acted for clients in a wide variety of high value and complex arbitration matters, with a particular focus on arbitrations involving allegations of fraud, corruption or illegality. Elan has particular expertise in disputes arising in the aviation and logistics sector. He has been recommended in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 with clients praising him as 'relentlessly productive'. Elan is a board member of the ICDR's Young & International Group and a committee member of the Law Society of Singapore's International Relations Committee. He also has an active litigation practice centered on complex commercial appeals and cross-jurisdictional insolvency matters. The International Arbitration practice at Oon & Bazul LLP, has a fantastic track record in disputes relating to company law, international trade, banking, trade finance, shareholders’ disputes, insurance, oil & gas, commodities, insolvency, shipping, derivative actions, fraud and asset recovery, across jurisdictions including Singapore, Dubai, London, Hong Kong, New York, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Indonesia and China. The team’s experience includes both ad-hoc arbitrations as well as those under the rules of the ICC, SIAC, LCIA, HKIAC, AIAC and CIETAC. Aside from acting on arbitration mandates, the firm is also actively involved in several arbitration related court proceedings such as setting aside and enforcement of arbitration awards before the Singapore courts. Commenting on the expansion, Oon & Bazul’s Managing Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice, Bazul Ashhab, said, 'With our firm already highly recognized in the market, I am pleased to welcome Elan, whose tenure at Clifford Chance and extensive experience in high-value, complex disputes and international arbitration will be a strong complement to our team. His arrival adds to the number of our senior lawyers, as we continue delivering the exceptional quality of work our clients expect. Elan will also play a key role in mentoring our junior lawyers, aligning with our commitment to develop talent and meet our clients’ evolving needs in a dynamic global economy.'" To find out more about the firm’s International Arbitration practice, please click here: https://oonbazul.com/international-arbitration/  

Lye Yu Min, a well-known Restructuring & Insolvency (R&I) Lawyer in Singapore has joined Oon & Bazul LLP to further bolster its R&I Practice.   Yu Min was previously with the R&I team of a Big 4 firm, where he acted in some of Singapore’s largest and most complex insolvency matters in recent years, and brings substantial experience across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious debtor- and creditor-side engagements. The R&I team at Oon & Bazul LLP possesses an intimate understanding of the sensitivities and cultural nuances that accompany restructuring and insolvency matters within an Asian context. They have a track record of providing pragmatic, sensible advice and risk analysis, high quality client management skills, and a refreshing sense of calm under pressure. The team advises distressed companies, as well as liquidators and trustees, on restructuring matters in Singapore. The team has extensive experience in advising and acting for multinational companies, distressed and special situations funds, financial institutions and insolvency practitioners, such as judicial managers, scheme managers, chief restructuring officers and liquidators. The firm’s “conflict-free and independent” status ensures that they are able to provide robust and steadfast representation in high-stakes matters. The practice is led by Keith Han, a highly experienced lawyer who is particularly adept at handling cross-border mandates. When asked about the expansion, Keith commented: “We are excited to expand our practice area and welcome Yu Min to our team. This expansion is a testament to our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in this ever-evolving global economy and to provide them with exceptional legal solutions”. Commenting on the expansion, Oon & Bazul’s Managing Partner, Bazul Ashhab, stated “Cross-border Restructuring & Insolvency is one of the most rapidly expanding areas in the Singapore legal industry, and this strategic hire will not only enhance the firm’s capabilities but will also reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services in this critically growing sector.” To find out more about the firm’s Restructuring and Insolvency practice, please click here: https://oonbazul.com/restructuring-insolvency/.