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Veteran Lawyer Kelly Yap Launches Ming Law Asia: Singapore – July 5, 2025 – Veteran shipping and international trade lawyer Kelly Yap has announced the launch of Ming Law Asia LLC, a new legal firm poised to make a significant impact in commercial dispute resolution, with a particular focus on shipping and international trade matters. The firm opens its doors with a dedicated team of nine professionals, strategically positioned to serve a global clientele.
Kelly Yap, previously the Head of Litigation and China Practice at Oon & Bazul LLP, brings an impressive career spanning over 25 years. His extensive experience includes advising and representing a diverse range of clients, including shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, marine insurers, reinsurers, banks, and commodities trading houses. Yap has a proven track record in navigating complex court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations across a wide spectrum of maritime and commercial disputes.
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Notably, Yap played a crucial role in representing various clients affected by vessel arrests following the collapse of Hin Leong Trading, involving deliveries made against letters of indemnity or fraudulent bills of lading. On the wet shipping side, he is frequently engaged in cases concerning ship collisions and other maritime casualties occurring in or around Singapore waters.
Ming Law Asia LLC is set to be a formidable player in the legal arena. Kelly Yap is joined by Gregory Toh, an emerging specialist in shipping law, and Ray Shankar, who enhances the firm’s capabilities with a burgeoning private wealth management practice. Shankar’s expertise lies in regularly advising ultra-high net worth individuals and families across Asia on intricate matters such as succession planning, family governance, and philanthropic structures.
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Commenting on this new venture, Kelly Yap shared his vision for the firm: “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.”
The launch of Ming Law Asia LLC signifies a notable addition to the legal landscape, promising specialized expertise and a client-centric approach to commercial dispute resolution on an international scale.
