Oon & Bazul LLP

Priscilla Lua, Partner in Oon & Bazul’s Dispute Resolution practice, has been appointed as an Asia-Pacific (APAC) Member of the Young Singapore International Arbitration Centre (YSIAC) Council – the leadership body driving SIAC’s initiatives for the next generation of arbitration professionals. This appointment reflects both Priscilla’s commitment to the development of international arbitration in Asia and Oon & Bazul’s growing regional presence as a leading disputes-focused law firm. It is a key milestone in the firm’s vision to build Singapore’s largest conflict-free disputes practice, known for legal excellence and cross-border capability. As an APAC Member of the YSIAC Council, Priscilla will play an active role in curating region-wide programming and strategic initiatives aimed at shaping the future of arbitration in Asia. Priscilla has deep expertise in international arbitration and commercial litigation, her practice spanning a number of areas including projects & infrastructure, oil & gas, shareholder disputes, joint venture disputes, and employment. She acts as counsel in court and international arbitration proceedings and has experience with various institutional rules such as ICC, SIAC, LCIA, HKIAC, UNCITRAL as well as ad-hoc arbitrations. Commenting on her appointment, Priscilla said: “I am honoured to serve as a Regional Member of the YSIAC Council for APAC. YSIAC plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of arbitration practitioners, and I look forward to collaborating with fellow practitioners to drive meaningful progress in the arbitration landscape and in the legal industry across the region.” Her appointment is a testament to the strength of Oon & Bazul’s arbitration team and reinforces the firm’s commitment to fostering legal talent, advancing innovation in dispute resolution, and contributing meaningfully to the international legal landscape.

Oon & Bazul has announced a strategic refinement of its firmwide direction, intensifying its focus as a conflict-free, high-value disputes powerhouse. This move represents a natural progression of the firm’s longstanding leadership in high-stakes commercial litigation and arbitration across Asia and beyond. In a recent feature titled “Repositioning for Precision – Oon & Bazul’s Strategic Shift Toward Disputes Leadership”, Managing Partner Bazul Ashhab shared insights into this transformation. The decision, he noted, was driven by increasing demand for dedicated dispute resolution lawyers with the ability to navigate today’s fast-moving, high-value, cross-border disputes. “Uncertainty is where the best litigation firms thrive,” Bazul said. “We saw an opportunity to go against the grain. Drop the full-service model and focus entirely on what we do best: high-stakes disputes. That's what global clients want: not another generalist, but a litigation specialist.” By moving away from the traditional full-service model, Oon & Bazul has further structured itself to operate free from internal conflicts. This enables it to collaborate seamlessly with domestic and international firms — positioning the firm not as a competitor, but as a trusted partner to clients and law firms seeking focused, efficient, and expert dispute resolution. Internally, the firm has reinforced its leadership and realigned its teams for agility, accountability, and performance. Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Partner Joanna Yap now oversees and supports firmwide management, allowing Bazul to concentrate fully on legal strategies and client outcomes. The firm has also welcomed several senior hires from leading global firms, significantly enhancing its depth and capabilities. This refined positioning aligns not only with growing regional demand for sophisticated counsel capable of managing multi-jurisdictional challenges, but also with Singapore’s role as a global dispute resolution hub. As the volume and complexity of cross-border matters continue to grow, the need for nimble, senior-led dispute resolution practices with scalable infrastructure has never been more pressing. Oon & Bazul stands out by offering a rare combination: the independence of a boutique with the capacity and bench strength of a large-scale operation. This unique platform has already attracted significant mandates and long-term alliances with international counsel, strengthening the firm’s reputation as one of Asia’s most effective and conflict-free high-value disputes specialists. Read the full feature here: https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/node/87082 Oon & Bazul is one of Singapore’s leading independent law firms, widely recognised for its strength in dispute resolution. With a deep bench of experienced dispute management lawyers and complex litigation lawyers, the firm is frequently instructed in high-value commercial disputes, cross-border arbitrations, fraud investigations, and asset recovery matters. To find out more, visit https://oonbazul.com

Oon & Bazul LLP is pleased to welcome Fazlina Sapuan as a Partner in the firm’s Shipping & International Trade practice. Fazlina brings with her over 12 years of wide-ranging experience spanning international law firms, International Group (IG) P&I Clubs, and a leading dry bulk shipping company. She is dual-qualified in England & Wales and Singapore, enhancing the firm's cross-border capabilities and reinforcing its position as a market leader in shipping and international trade disputes (ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners). Fazlina's career has been marked by a wide breadth of expertise in both contentious and non-contentious maritime matters. She trained and qualified at Oon & Bazul LLP where she focused on wet shipping matters. She eventually went on to work at an international law firm, followed by a market-leading IG P&I Club in the specialist vessel segment, including offshore support vessels. Most recently, she worked with a listed Scandinavian dry bulk shipping company with a commercially controlled fleet of over 100 vessels. Fazlina’s training and practice in wet shipping which includes having worked on matters involving collisions, allisions, fire on board, hijacking and piracy and hull and machinery damage, coupled with her experience working at the Club and in-house gives her valuable insight and experience in real-time casualty management. In addition, her time in the commercial shipping sector, combined with her legal background, ensures that she is able to offer clients a clear understanding on the practical realities of  global shipping operations. Her understanding of the shipping sectors’ commercial relationships and various competing interests allows her to deliver commercial and effective legal solutions that is scenario-specific and tailored to the clients’ needs. With her international experience and commercial insight, Fazlina is well-positioned to support the firm’s clients in navigating the evolving challenges of the shipping industry, including sanctions compliance, ESG risks, and the digital transformation of maritime logistics. Managing Partner Bazul Ashhab commented on the appointment: “I am delighted to welcome Fazlina to the partnership. She adds depth to our shipping and international trade capabilities and reflects our continued commitment to offering our clients commercially-attuned legal advice.” Prakaash Silvam, Head of the Shipping & International Trade Practice, added: “Fazlina’s arrival coincides with increasing volume of instructions we are receiving and the continued growth of our market leading shipping practice. I am certain that she will be a great asset to our practice and clients, especially in the current climate of geopolitical tension.”   Fazlina’s appointment signals Oon & Bazul’s continued investment in top-tier talent and its strategic focus on deepening its presence in key practice areas critical to the region’s trade and commercial infrastructure. Find out more about the firm’s Shipping and International Trade practices.

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/.