Singapore

Oon & Bazul LLP is pleased to welcome Sngeeta Rai as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice, further strengthening the firm’s capability to handle complex, high-value disputes across industries and jurisdictions. Sngeeta was previously a Director at Davinder Singh Chambers LLC, advising on significant commercial disputes and working closely with Mr Davinder Singh SC. She has extensive experience representing listed companies and high-net-worth individuals in disputes including contractual claims, shareholder disagreements, property and inheritance disputes, medical negligence and defamation. She is adept at combining technical precision with strategic insight and a pragmatic, client-focused approach. She began her career as a Justices’ Law Clerk to the Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court, before serving as an Assistant Registrar. This combination of private practice and judicial experience provides her with a deep understanding of court processes, enhancing her ability to guide clients through complex litigation. She has undertaken an overseas attachment at Fountain Court Chambers in London and is an accredited mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre. Outside of work, she enjoys mentoring aspiring lawyers preparing for the Singapore Bar Examinations, sharing her insights to support the next generation of legal talent. Commenting on the appointment, Managing Partner Bazul Ashhab said “Sngeeta is exactly the calibre of lawyer who complements and strengthens our formidable disputes practice. With her exceptional skill, judgment, and experience, she will help us deliver results on the most complex and high-value matters to even greater heights. Her appointment reflects our continued commitment to staying ahead of the curve and offering clients a disputes capability that few others can match.” Recognised by the Asian Legal Business as one of the 40 exceptional legal talents in Asia under the age of 40, Sngeeta’s addition demonstrates the firm’s commitment to attracting talent with purpose and reinforces Oon & Bazul’s position as a leading, clientfocused disputes practice. Find out more about the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice.

In WXW v WXX [2025] SGHC(A) 2, the Appellate Division of the High Court clarified that whether a marriage is classified as single-income or dual-income in nature is dependent on the roles undertaken and discharged by the spouses during the marriage. This classification is significant as it determines the applicable approach for the division of matrimonial assets pursuant to s 112 of the Women’s Charter. Director Hoon Shu Mei discusses this decision. Please click here to read the update.  

In DEM v DEL [2025] SGCA 1, the Court of Appeal considered among other things whether a non-participating party to an arbitration can challenge the award on grounds that the arbitrator failed to consider a point which was not put in issue.The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, and held that although the arbitrator did not consider the issue, the appellant was not entitled to rely on this ground to challenge the award because he chose not to participate in the arbitration. Director Terence Tan discusses this decision in this update. You may read the update here.  

We highlight key aspects of the Protection from Scams Bill, such as the basis and impact of restriction orders issued by specified police officers, and the potential risks for banks. Read more here.