Oon & Bazul LLP's team receives instruction from an international clientele comprising major shipowners, shipping lines, operators, underwriters, P&I clubs, shipyards and builders, energy and power generation companies, oil majors, commodities houses and banks. In addition to having broad disputes expertise, the team is also particularly renowned for its strength in the highly specialised area of mis-delivery claims. Practice head Prakaash Silvam, who specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration with a focus on international commodity trade, marine insurance and dry shipping work, is lauded for his ‘strong technical knowledge’. Other core team members include Bazul Ashhab and Yu Hang Tan.
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‘They are well-involved in the cases they handle.’
‘Practical advice and highly efficient.’
‘We've had the opportunity to work with OB on several matters and continue to be impressed by their consistently high level of service. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely helpful. They don't just advise from a distance — they're hands-on, even when matters come in last minute or under pressure.'
- 'What stands out most is their attitude: polite, practical, and always willing to step in and find a solution.'
- 'It’s clear they know the shipping industry well, and they bring that understanding to the table in a way that's both commercially aware and legally sound.’
‘Prakaash Silvam is smart, approachable, and quick to respond. Understands the nuances of shipping law and brings a clear, solution-oriented approach to every matter we've worked on. It's a real advantage to have advisers who are not only technically strong but also easy to deal with.’
'Always excellent cooperation with first-rate partners and associates.'
'Prakaash Silvam has strong technical knowledge and experience. He is commercial and practical in his approach.'
Key clients
- The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (“IOPC Funds”)
- ICICI Bank Limited
- Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd
- Energe Asia Pte Ltd
- Ocean Light Shipping Inc
- Marine Selatan Sdn Bhd.
- Aastar Trading Pte Ltd
- Black Swan Petroleum DMCC
Work highlights
Representing The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds in a matter arising out of the oil pollution incident that occurred in Singapore in June 2024 when the product tanker Marine Honour was stationary alongside the container ship, Ever Blink, at Pasir Panjang Terminal, Singapore, when it was struck by the hopper dredger Vox Maxima.
Representing ICICI Bank in five interpleader proceedings commenced by the judicial managers of Ocean Tankers (Pte) Ltd and Universal Terminal, which involve oil cargo worth approximately $300m.
Acting for the shipowner of MIRACLE HOPE in defence of a claim brought by the receivers’ financing bank over a dispute concerning the alleged mis-delivery of cargo.
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Yu Hang Tan
Practice head
Prakaash Silvam
Other key lawyers
Bazul Ashhab; Yu Hang Tan