Three partners of Singapore’s Oon & Bazul, led by former commercial arbitration head Suresh Divyanathan (L), have left the firm to set up a new disputes-focused law firm called Dauntless Law Chambers.

Joining Divyanathan, who will be managing director of the new firm, in the move are partners Aaron Leong and Rachel Leong, who will become directors. All three had worked at Oon & Bazul for at least a decade.

Dauntless Law focuses on commercial and intellectual property disputes advisory, arbitration, litigation and mediation, the firm said. It initially has five fee-earners, including senior associates Sarah Khan and Nicole Ng.

Divyanathan specializes in international arbitration, handling cases involving technology transfer projects, joint ventures, and distributorships across various industries and jurisdictions. His work includes both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations governed by different rules, such as ICC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL, with contracts subject to various international laws. Beyond arbitration, Suresh also practices commercial litigation in the Singapore High Court.

Aaron Leong specializes in international arbitration and commercial litigation, handling cases across various industries and jurisdictions. His experience includes both ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations governed by SIAC and ICC Rules, with contracts subject to different international laws. Leong has represented clients in significant cases involving pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics firms, shipping agents, and manufacturers, addressing issues such as fraud, contract rescission, and ownership disputes.

Rachael Leong’s work includes arbitrations and lawsuits involving wrongful termination, fraud, unauthorized fund transfers, and contractual disputes. She has represented clients in matters spanning international trade, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, finance, technology, and manufacturing, with cases involving parties from countries such as Germany, Belgium, Canada, Myanmar, India, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.