Veteran shipping and international trade lawyer Kelly Yap has launched Ming Law Asia LLC, a new law firm focused on commercial dispute resolution with a strong emphasis on shipping and international trade matters.

Previously Head of Litigation and China Practice at Oon & Bazul LLP, Yap brings over 25 years of experience advising and representing shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, marine insurers, reinsurers, banks, and commodities trading houses in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations across a wide range of maritime and commercial disputes.

Following the collapse of Hin Leong Trading, Yap acted for various clients affected by vessel arrests involving deliveries made against letters of indemnity or fraudulent bills of lading. On the wet shipping side, he regularly receives instructions on ship collisions and other casualties which happen in or around Singapore waters.

Ming Law Asia opens with a team of nine professionals and is well positioned to serve clients globally. Yap is joined by Gregory Toh, an up-and-coming shipping specialist, and Ray Shankar, who enhances the firm’s offering with a growing private wealth management practice. Shankar regularly advises ultra-high net worth individuals and families across Asia on succession planning, family governance, and philanthropic structures.

Commenting on the new start, Yap shared,

“Ming Law Asia is built on strong client relationships, commercial understanding, and practical advice. We are committed to being responsive and delivering clear, effective solutions that support our clients’ objectives.”

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