With his extensive experience and strong reputation in the legal community, Oon Thian Seng brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the FLI Community and in particular our Advisory Board. Oon Thian Seng is a founding partner of Oon & Bazul LLP, Singapore, and is the Managing Partner of the firm’s associated Malaysian office, TS Oon & Partners, Malaysia, strategically offering support to both markets.

He is called to the Bar in England and Wales, Singapore and Malaysia, respectively. He is also an appointed Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public.

Oon Thian Seng’s expertise encompasses a broad range of legal services, including banking advisory and transactional work, structured trade, trade finance, and project finance. He is proficient in handling general corporate work, restructuring, inward acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures in Singapore, Malaysia, and the broader South East Asia region. Additionally, he regularly represents commodities traders and banks in disputes involving letters of credit, bills of exchange, and other financial instruments.

Furthermore, Oon Thian Seng is well-versed in KYC/AML compliance and personal data issues in Singapore and Malaysia. His ability to manage transactions involving highly technical issues is widely recognized, and he is frequently instructed by clients from the banking, oil & gas, international trade, insurance, shipping, and construction industries.

He also brings extensive experience as counsel in trials and appeals in the superior courts of Singapore and Malaysia, as well as in international arbitrations.

Recognizing the distinct privilege to serve in the FLI Advisory Board and expressing his enthusiasm, Thian Seng stated:

“It is great pleasure and honour to be appointed to the FLI Advisory Board. I hope to be able to contribute to the work of and be a useful resource for FLI and all fellow-member firms in my capacity as a member of the Advisory Board.”

FLI is proud to welcome Oon Thian Seng as the newest Member of our Advisory Board. His unique skill set will be an invaluable asset as FLI continues to expand our global reach and provide top-tier legal services to our clients. Thian Seng will play integral role in expanding FLI’s presence in Asia and will act as a voice for local firms in this region.

About First Law International (FLI)

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