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Oon & Bazul LLP is pleased to note that our Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, Bazul Ashhab, has contributed an article in the Singapore Law Gazette titled “Evolving Landscape of Dispute Resolution in a More Cost-Sensitive and Complex Commercial Environment.” In the article, Bazul examines the convergence of increasing commercial complexity, heightened client sensitivity to cost, and the growing integration of artificial intelligence in dispute resolution practice. He considers the structural limitations of traditional time-based billing models, and the corresponding shift towards fee arrangements that more accurately reflect strategic input, judgment, and outcomes.   The piece further explores evolving team dynamics, including flatter organisational structures and supervised AI-enabled workflows. These developments, he suggests, allow junior practitioners to assume greater analytical and supervisory responsibilities earlier in their careers, while maintaining the rigour and professional standards expected in complex disputes.   Bazul also analyses the emergence of collaborative “specialist counsel” models, through which smaller and mid-sized firms are able to deploy targeted expertise without sacrificing continuity of client relationships. These models reflect a broader recalibration within the profession, one that privileges precision, coordination, and subject-matter depth over scale, particularly in the context of multi-jurisdictional and technically demanding disputes.   Drawing on his extensive experience advising across the Energy, Commodities, Shipping, and Blockchain & Cryptocurrency sectors, including high-stakes shareholder conflicts and high-value “bet-the-company” disputes, Bazul has consistently demonstrated how disciplined strategy, structured collaboration, and the judicious use of technology can deliver successful outcomes in complex disputes.   This expertise has earned him recognition as a leading dispute resolution lawyer in Singapore, including a place among Singapore’s Top 100 Lawyers in the ABLJ 2026 A-List, and rankings in both the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.   We invite you to read the full article here.  

Singapore, 11 May – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has strengthened its Corporate & Finance practice in Singapore with the hire of Partner Eric Tan, marking the firm’s continued build-out of its private capital and finance capabilities in Asia.   James Doyle, Corporate & Finance Practice Group Leader, commented: “APAC, including Singapore, is a key focus for the firm, and Eric’s arrival is a targeted addition which strengthens our finance capability in this critical hub. It also further reinforces our private capital practice in the region. We remain focused on developing our fully integrated global offering across private equity, funds, secondaries and private credit.” Eric is a highly regarded banking and finance lawyer with over two decades of experience advising financial institutions, private credit funds, multinational corporates and private equity sponsors on complex cross-border financing transactions. His practice spans acquisition finance, fund finance, structured lending, pre-IPO financing, real estate finance, margin loans and private note issuances, as well as private equity investments through debt and convertible instruments. Siew Kam Boon, Office Managing Partner for Singapore, added: “We are increasingly seeing Singapore-led transactions structured across multiple layers of capital, with bank lenders, private credit providers and sponsors working alongside increasingly sophisticated corporate borrowers who are actively shaping these structures. Eric has strong experience advising on these types of financings and together with our existing team, we now have a stronger bench to support our private capital clients across the full private capital lifecycle.” Owen Chan, Regional Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, said: “Our upcoming combination with Cadwalader will significantly strengthen our global platform, particularly in leveraged finance, fund finance and structured finance. Eric’s hire strengthens how our APAC practice connects into that platform.” Eric Tan said: “Hogan Lovells’ sustained investment in APAC, together with its upcoming combination with Cadwalader, creates a compelling global finance platform. Just as importantly, the breadth of the firm’s offering allows me to support clients not only on financing transactions, but also across the broader landscape of corporate, regulatory and strategic issues that arise in complex transactions.”

Virtus Law, Stephenson Harwood’s alliance firm in Singapore, has strengthened its Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of partner Terence Seah. Terence brings with him extensive experience in handling complex commercial disputes, with a strong track record advising clients across a broad range of industries including in the medical, insurance, financial and tech sectors. He specialises in commercial disputes and fraud and white collar crime investigations and defence, and is particularly well regarded for his trial experience. Most recently, he won two high-profile cases, including a successful criminal trial resulting in the withdrawal of charges against a factory supervisor, and a High Court victory in a major conspiracy claim. Terence’s unique combination of technical expertise in financial products and derivatives, together with his experience in large-scale investigations and criminal defence, enables him to support clients with comprehensive strategic guidance. “Terence’s investigations and criminal law experience add valuable perspective to complex corporate matters, strengthening our practice and the service we provide to clients in Singapore and across the region,” said Lauren Tang, Managing Partner, Virtus Law. “We look forward to working with Terence again.”

PDLegal is pleased to announce the admission of Ravipat Mullijarupongs and Supagorn (Pop) Jittimaporn as Partners in its Thailand office, effective 1 October 2025. Ravipat Mullijarupongs, Head of Dispute Resolution PDLegal Thailand With over 20 years of experience, Ravipat has extensive experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with particular expertise in contractual and shareholder disputes, bankruptcy and corporate rehabilitation, real estate and construction litigation, employment and labor law, as well as intellectual property disputes. He is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, enabling clients to resolve matters effectively and efficiently. He has advised multinational corporations, listed companies, and private businesses across sectors including real estate, construction, entertainment, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Supagorn (Pop) Jittimaporn, Head of Regional Tax Practice A tax lawyer with more than a decade of cross-border experience, Pop advises high-net-worth families, founders, and multinational corporations on Thai and international tax, succession planning, and asset protection strategies. He has extensive experience in tax-efficient restructurings, tax audits and disputes, offshore trust structuring, IPO planning, and digital asset-related matters. Pop has been recognised in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Thailand 2023–2024 for his expertise in wealth management and tax. Peter Doraisamy, Group Managing Partner, PDLegal commented: "The addition of Ravipat and Pop to our partnership reflects PDLegal’s commitment to building a next-generation regional law practice. Their expertise will further enhance our ability to deliver business-smart solutions across Asia." Paul Papon Charoenpao, Managing Partner, PDLegal Thailand added: "We are thrilled to welcome Ravipat and Pop as Partners in Thailand. Their experience and vision will be instrumental in strengthening our presence in the Thai market and expanding our service offerings for local and international clients." A Milestone in Regional Growth The appointment of these two powerhouses marks a pivotal step in reinforcing PDLegal’s presence in Thailand and advancing the firm’s vision of building a next-generation regional law practice. With established offices in Singapore, Thailand, and Australia, an associate firm in Malaysia, and dedicated China, India, and Vietnam Desks, PDLegal is rapidly expanding its regional footprint to deliver agile, business-focused legal solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. To view their profiles, please click here: Ravipat Mullijarupongs - PDLegal LLC Singapore Supagorn (Pop) Jittimaporn Profile