Oon & Bazul LLP has a background in consensual and non-consensual restructurings, including schemes of arrangement and judicial management. The firm’s restructuring and insolvency team advises multinational corporations, distressed funds, financial institutions, and insolvency practitioners (including judicial managers, scheme managers and liquidators). It is particularly known for representing liquidators and insolvency administrators, while the firm often receives referrals from top international law firms. It is recognised for its expertise in fraud-related cases and cryptocurrency insolvencies. ‘The go-to in this space’, Keith Han leads the restructuring and insolvency team, which includes Lye Yu Min, who joined from Rajah & Tann Asia in September 2024. Senior associate Ammani Mathivanan is also highly rated.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is collaborative and easy to work with.’
‘Keith Han is the go-to in this space - extremely bright and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Keith Han and his team (including Germaine Teo) are great to work with. They are very knowledgeable on the black-letter law, and have excellent judgment on how the Singapore courts will approach complex issues, including those involving multiple jurisdictions.'
‘Keith Han is a go to for Singapore insolvency law. His approach and inclusive nature makes him a pleasure to deal with. Ammani Mathivanan is a rising star. She will definitely go far in this industry.’
‘I have the opportunity to work with Keith Han, Lye Yu Min, and Ammani Mathivanan. From the outset, the Oon & Bazul team has been sharp, responsive, and a pleasure to work with.'
‘I work closely with Keith Han and Ammani Mathivanan. They are both strategic, measured, and always focused on practical outcomes. They are very sharp and always bring different ideas to the discussion that are both practical and sound.'
Key clients
- Sapura Energy Bhd, Sapura Dana SPV Pte Ltd
- Compuage Infocom Limited
- Interpath Ltd
- PT Modernland Realty Tbk
- GLAS SAS
Work highlights
Acted for Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla of Kroll, in their capacity as the liquidators of various offshore corporate vehicles set up by the perpetrators of the 1MDB fraud.
Acted for Mr Kwon Do Hyeong in a $68m representative action which has been commenced against him arising from the collapse of the TerraUSD cryptocurrency.
Acted for various entities of the Sapura Group in obtaining recognition of a scheme of arrangement orders in Singapore.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Keith Han; Lye Yu Min
Other key lawyers
Ammani Mathivanan; Germaine Teo