Singapore

Founded in 2002, Oon & Bazul is known for its banking work. The firm extends its presence outside Singapore with an association with Malaysian law firm TS Oon & Partners. Key figures include Ting Chi Yen, who heads the banking practice and Meiyen Tan, who heads the restructuring and insolvency practice.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is recognised for its work in restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance and M&A practices.

The banking team has strong relationships with several Indian banks and has expertise in ship finance. The firm also focuses on fintech work, especially in Korea and Japan.

The corporate team is experienced in sectors including food and beverage, technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Key clients

Key clients include Trail Mix Ventures Fund II, Kopi Kenangan, Sift Science, Grid Dynamics Holdings, Fishawack Health, EmergeVest, EV Cargo, Moderna, Telenav and Busy Bees.

Research period review: 33^rd edition (2022/2023)  

The banking team was active for a mix of lenders and borrowers on domestic and cross-border financings, trade finance and real estate finance.

In M&A, the firm was active in strategic deals on both the buy and sell side. The deals were mostly in the technology and telecommunication sectors.

In restructuring and insolvency, the firm recently acted for both debtor, administrator, liquidator and shareholder.

In staff changes, restructuring and insolvency partner Mei Yen Tan left the firm.

Deal highlights: 33^rd edition (2022/2023)  

Fishawack Health’s acquisition of PRMA Consulting.

Grid Dynamics Holdings’ acquisition of Tacit Knowledge.

Sift’s acquisition of Keyless.

Client feedback: 33^rd edition (2022/2023)  

Banking

“They are responsive, and their fees are reasonable.”

“The firm and the team are subject-matter experts in the area they are looking into, specifically banking disputes of all kinds. They are extremely thorough and very precise in their strategic input. The team is always available to assist us.”

“Very conscientious and efficient in digesting a large amount of information and documents. Highly intelligent at grasping even the most complex concepts.”

Insolvency

“Entrepreneurial in terms of considering how to deploy litigation funding products to advance their business objectives as a firm, as well as to assist their clients in terms of funding their disputes.”

“Excellent knowledge, responsiveness and top-drawer commercial advice. Keith Han leads a fantastic team working with his associate Angela Phoon.”

“Oon and Bazul has provided timely and accurate advice. Very good judgement.”

“Professional and good technical skill.”

“Quick, responsive, commercial.”

“Responsive.”

“They are very responsive, technically strong and attentive to clients' needs.”

M&A

“They are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and are able to give practical advice.”

Restructuring

“Keith Han is on the ball, attentive and practical.”

“They are knowledgeable and very responsive.”

Ammani Mathivanan

“Very good senior associate – diligent and responsive.”

Yi Wayn Ng

“Yi Wayn is a sound M&A and PE lawyer and takes the time to listen to her client's issues. She works closely with clients to deliver quality work.”

Ting Chi Yen

“Responsiveness and reasonable fees.”

Keith Han

“Excellent commercial acumen, quick on the uptake, easy to work with.”

“Excellent lawyer. Very efficient and good judgement.”

“Keith has excellent knowledge of insolvency issues with a particular focus on asset recovery and insolvency litigation. He gives good commercial advice and really knows his stuff.”

“Keith is a hungry young lawyer and a safe pair of hands in his area of expertise.”

“Keith is attentive, responsive and practical with his recommendations.”

“Keith is very responsive and provides practical and sound advice, which allows me to make internal decisions very quickly.”

“One of the most intelligent lawyers in Singapore and one of the best advocates in his generation. Future SC for sure.”

“Responsive and commercial.”

“Responsible and practical.”

“Responsive. Technically sound.”

Prakaash Silvam

“Clarity, thorough and in-depth understanding of the law. Ability to strategise to the best interest of the client.”