Oon & Bazul LLP
About Oon & Bazul LLP
Oon & Bazul LLP is a Singapore commercial law firm established around 2003 that positions itself as the country's largest conflict-free firm for high-stakes disputes. Based at Robinson Road's City House, the firm has built a reputation over two decades for handling complex, high-value contentious matters across dispute resolution, international arbitration, shipping and maritime, banking and finance, fraud and asset recovery, and energy and resources. The firm has handled matters valued in the billions, including obtaining some of Singapore's largest Mareva injunctions and coordinating global asset freezes across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Cyprus, and Singapore.
The firm appeared in 20 cases before Singapore courts between February 2025 and March 2026, demonstrating breadth across insolvency law (8 cases), civil procedure (8), contract (4), damages (4), and companies law (3). Cases were heard across eight different courts — the High Court (10), the Court of Appeal (3), the Singapore International Commercial Court (2), the High Court Registrar (1), the High Court Family Division (1), the Appellate Division (1), the District Court (1), and the SICC (International) (1). Over 50 lawyers from the firm were identified in these proceedings, with Keith Han Guangyuan appearing in 44 cases, Lye Yu Min in 32, and both Bernard Ee and Ammani Mathivanan in 20 each.
Oon & Bazul is recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Benchmark Litigation for dispute resolution, by Chambers Asia Pacific for commercial practice, by IFLR1000 for corporate and commercial work, and by asialaw for dispute resolution. Legal 500 has also recognised the firm's shipping lawyers for their up-to-date industry knowledge. The firm's international arbitration practice operates across multiple seats including Singapore, New York, London, Mumbai, and Delhi under ICC and other institutional rules.
What areas of law does Oon & Bazul LLP specialize in?
Oon & Bazul LLP appeared most frequently in Insolvency Law (8 cases), Civil Procedure (8 cases), and Contract (4 cases) between February 2025 to March 2026, across 20 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Insolvency Law 8 cases
Oon & Bazul LLP appeared in 8 Insolvency Law cases between March 2025 to March 2026.
Civil Procedure 8 cases
Oon & Bazul LLP appeared in 8 Civil Procedure cases between July 2025 to March 2026.
Contract 4 cases
Oon & Bazul LLP appeared in 4 Contract cases between March 2025 to September 2025.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Oon & Bazul LLP been involved in?
Oon & Bazul LLP appeared in 20 cases before Singapore courts between February 2025 and March 2026. Over 50 lawyers from the firm were identified across these proceedings, reflecting the firm's significant litigation capacity.
Which courts does Oon & Bazul LLP appear in?
Oon & Bazul LLP appeared across eight different courts between February 2025 and March 2026: the High Court (10 cases), Court of Appeal (3), Singapore International Commercial Court (2), and one case each in the High Court Registrar, High Court Family Division, Appellate Division, District Court, and SICC (International). This breadth is unusual among mid-size firms.
What areas of law does Oon & Bazul LLP specialize in?
Based on court records, Oon & Bazul LLP's most active areas are insolvency law (8 cases), civil procedure (8), contract (4), damages (4), companies (3), and trusts (3). The firm also handles arbitration, conflict of laws, and statutory interpretation matters. Its declared practice areas include dispute resolution, international arbitration, shipping and maritime, banking and finance, fraud and asset recovery, and energy.
When was Oon & Bazul LLP founded?
Oon & Bazul LLP was established around 2003 and has operated for over two decades. The firm describes itself as Singapore's largest conflict-free firm for high-stakes disputes, having handled matters valued in the billions of dollars.
What awards has Oon & Bazul LLP received?
Oon & Bazul LLP is recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific for dispute resolution and shipping law, Chambers Asia Pacific for commercial practice, IFLR1000 for corporate and commercial work, Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific for dispute resolution, and asialaw for dispute resolution.
Who are the key lawyers at Oon & Bazul LLP?
Key lawyers identified in court records include Keith Han Guangyuan (44 cases), Lye Yu Min (32 cases), Bernard Ee and Ammani Mathivanan (20 cases each), and name partner Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader (12 cases). Germaine Teo led 16 case appearances.
What types of disputes does Oon & Bazul LLP handle?
Oon & Bazul LLP handles complex commercial disputes including international arbitrations across multiple seats — Singapore, New York, London, Mumbai, and Delhi — under ICC and other institutional rules. The firm is known for fraud and asset recovery, having secured some of Singapore's largest Mareva injunctions with global asset freezes across multiple jurisdictions.
Does Oon & Bazul LLP handle shipping and maritime disputes?
Yes, Oon & Bazul LLP has a dedicated shipping and maritime practice recognised by Legal 500 for having leading shipping lawyers with up-to-date industry knowledge. The firm handles complex maritime disputes including vessel compliance matters in London arbitration.
What notable cases has Oon & Bazul LLP been involved in?
Between February 2025 and March 2026, Oon & Bazul LLP appeared in high-profile matters including the Terraform Labs litigation in the Singapore International Commercial Court, the Blackstone Asia liquidation proceedings, and the Winson Oil v UOB trade finance appeal in the Court of Appeal.
How can I contact Oon & Bazul LLP?
Oon & Bazul LLP is located at 36 Robinson Road, City House, #08-01/06, Singapore 068877. The firm can be reached at +65 6223 3893 or by email at [email protected].