Harry Elias Partnership LLP
About Harry Elias Partnership LLP
Harry Elias Partnership LLP is a full-service Singapore law firm established in the late 1980s, headquartered at SGX Centre II on Shenton Way. Led by Managing Partner Philip Fong, the firm has built a reputation spanning corporate advisory, dispute resolution, compliance, construction, and private client services over nearly four decades of practice. It has been named one of Singapore's Best Law Firms by The Straits Times for six consecutive years from 2021 to 2026.
The firm appeared in 11 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and March 2026, with a pronounced concentration in family law, which accounted for 10 of those cases. Proceedings were heard primarily in the High Court Family Division (5 cases), with additional matters in the High Court General Division (2), the High Court Registrar (2), and the Family Court (2). Twenty-one lawyers from the firm were identified across these proceedings, with Charis Sim Wei Li appearing in 12 cases and Kok Yee Keong in 9.
Beyond family law, Harry Elias Partnership maintains 21 distinct practice areas organised across dispute resolution, compliance, corporate and financial services, and specialist advisory. The compliance practice, headed by S Suressh, is notable for its anti-money laundering work — the team represented the Philippine government in recovering Marcos-era funds from Singapore banks and defended in the only Singapore criminal prosecution connected with the 1MDB scandal. The firm is also gazetted as counsel for the Singapore government in civil proceedings relating to state land.
Harry Elias Partnership holds rankings from multiple directory bodies. Benchmark Litigation named it a Top Tier Firm in 2025, while Chambers Asia Pacific recognises the firm for construction and engineering (2026) and startups and emerging companies. Legal 500 Asia Pacific ranks the firm across construction, asset recovery, banking, corporate and M&A, and white-collar crime. IFLR1000 and Asialaw Profiles provide additional recognition in capital markets, investment funds, and banking.
What areas of law does Harry Elias Partnership LLP specialize in?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared most frequently in Family Law (10 cases), Civil Procedure (3 cases), and Employment Law (2 cases) between January 2025 to March 2026, across 11 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Family Law 10 cases
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared in 10 Family Law cases between January 2025 to March 2026.
Civil Procedure 3 cases
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared in 3 Civil Procedure cases between January 2025 to June 2025.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Harry Elias Partnership LLP been involved in?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared in 11 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and March 2026. Twenty-one lawyers from the firm were identified across these proceedings, with the majority of cases involving family law matters.
Which courts does Harry Elias Partnership LLP appear in most frequently?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared most frequently in the High Court Family Division with 5 cases between January 2025 and March 2026, followed by the High Court General Division (2 cases), the High Court Registrar (2 cases), and the Family Court (2 cases).
What areas of law does Harry Elias Partnership LLP specialize in?
Based on court records, Harry Elias Partnership LLP is particularly active in family law (10 cases), civil procedure (3 cases), and employment law (2 cases). The firm declares 21 practice areas including construction and engineering, international arbitration, banking and finance, compliance, financial crime, corporate and M&A, capital markets, real estate, and private client advisory.
Who is the managing partner of Harry Elias Partnership LLP?
Philip Fong serves as Managing Partner and also heads the firm's financial crime practice and co-heads civil and commercial litigation. Other practice leaders include S Suressh (international arbitration and compliance), Claudia Teo (corporate and financial services regulation), Justin Chia (asset recovery and private client advisory), and Pearl Lim (banking and finance).
What awards has Harry Elias Partnership LLP received?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP has been named one of Singapore's Best Law Firms by The Straits Times for six consecutive years (2021–2026). Benchmark Litigation named it a Top Tier Firm in 2025. The firm is ranked by Legal 500 in construction, asset recovery, banking, corporate and M&A, and white-collar crime, and by Chambers Asia Pacific for construction and engineering.
When was Harry Elias Partnership LLP founded?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP was established in the late 1980s and has nearly four decades of experience serving local and international clients across sectors including financial services, healthcare, digital assets, and energy. The firm is headquartered at SGX Centre II on Shenton Way.
Who are the key lawyers at Harry Elias Partnership LLP?
In court proceedings between January 2025 and March 2026, Charis Sim Wei Li appeared in 12 cases, Kok Yee Keong in 9 cases, and Gill Carrie Kaur in 12 cases. The firm's leadership includes partners heading practices across financial crime, international arbitration, construction, banking, real estate, and sports and media.
Does Harry Elias Partnership LLP handle financial crime cases?
Yes, the firm has a dedicated financial crime and anti-money laundering practice led by Managing Partner Philip Fong and compliance head S Suressh. The team has handled high-profile matters including representing the Philippine government in recovering Marcos-era funds from Singapore banks and defending in the only Singapore criminal prosecution linked to 1MDB.
How many family law cases has Harry Elias Partnership LLP handled?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared in 10 family law cases between January 2025 and March 2026, with 5 heard in the High Court Family Division and 2 in the Family Court. The firm's family and divorce practice is co-headed by partner Foo Siew Fong.
How can I contact Harry Elias Partnership LLP?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP is located at 4 Shenton Way, SGX Centre II, #17-01, Singapore 068807. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 6535 0550 or by email at [email protected]. More information is available at harryelias.com.