Harry Elias Partnership LLP
About Harry Elias Partnership LLP
Harry Elias Partnership LLP is a full-service Singapore law firm established around 1988 and headquartered at SGX Centre II on Shenton Way. Over nearly four decades it has grown into a multi-practice firm serving local and international clients across financial services, healthcare, digital assets, and energy. Managing Partner Philip Fong, who also heads the financial crime practice and co-heads civil and commercial litigation, leads a bench of partners covering corporate and financial services regulation, compliance, construction, banking and finance, real estate, international arbitration, and private client advisory.
Court records from January 2025 to May 2026 show Harry Elias Partnership appearing in 15 cases before Singapore courts, with 27 lawyers identified across those proceedings. Family law accounted for the bulk of the caseload, with matters heard in the High Court Family Division (5 cases), the Family Court (5 cases), and the Appellate Division of the High Court (1 case). The firm also appeared in the High Court General Division (2 cases) and before the High Court Registrar (2 cases). Charis Sim Wei Li was the most active member with 20 case appearances, followed by Gill Carrie Kaur (12) and Kok Yee Keong (9). Beyond family matters, the caseload spanned civil procedure, employment law, contract, administrative law, trusts, and international law.
The firm's compliance and financial crime practice has handled internationally significant work, including representing the Philippine government in recovering Marcos-era funds from Singapore banks and defending in the only Singapore criminal prosecution connected to the 1MDB scandal. S Suressh, who heads both international arbitration and compliance, previously served as Chairperson of the Law Society's Anti-Money Laundering Committee. The construction and engineering practice conducts arbitrations under SIAC, ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, and UNCITRAL rules across Asia and the Middle East, and the firm is gazetted as counsel for the Singapore government in civil proceedings relating to state land.
Harry Elias Partnership is recognised across multiple legal directories. Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific designated it a Top Tier Firm in 2025 and ranks it for asset recovery, restructuring and insolvency (2026). Chambers Asia Pacific recognises the firm for construction and engineering (2026). Legal 500 Asia Pacific ranks it in construction, asset recovery, banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and white-collar crime. IFLR1000 and Asialaw Profiles provide further recognition in M&A, capital markets, investment funds, and banking. The Straits Times named the firm one of Singapore's Best Law Firms for six consecutive years from 2021 to 2026, and Asian Legal Business designated it Employer of Choice in 2022.
What areas of law does Harry Elias Partnership LLP specialize in?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared most frequently in Family Law (15 cases), Civil Procedure (4 cases), and Employment Law (2 cases) between January 2025 to May 2026, across 15 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Family Law 15 cases
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared in 15 Family Law cases between January 2025 to May 2026.
Civil Procedure 4 cases
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared in 4 Civil Procedure cases between January 2025 to April 2026.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Harry Elias Partnership LLP been involved in?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared in 15 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and May 2026. Twenty-seven lawyers from the firm were identified across these proceedings, with Charis Sim Wei Li appearing in 20 cases, Gill Carrie Kaur in 12, and Kok Yee Keong in 9.
Which courts does Harry Elias Partnership LLP appear in most frequently?
Between January 2025 and May 2026, Harry Elias Partnership LLP appeared most often in the High Court Family Division and the Family Court, each with 5 cases. The firm also appeared before the High Court Registrar (2 cases), the High Court General Division (2 cases), and the Appellate Division of the High Court (1 case).
What areas of law does Harry Elias Partnership LLP specialize in?
Court records show Harry Elias Partnership LLP is most active in family law (15 cases between January 2025 and May 2026), followed by civil procedure (4 cases) and employment law (2 cases). The firm declares practice areas including corporate and M&A, international arbitration, banking and finance, compliance, financial crime, construction and engineering, capital markets, real estate, and private client advisory.
When was Harry Elias Partnership LLP founded?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP was established around 1988 and has built nearly four decades of experience. The firm is headquartered at 4 Shenton Way, SGX Centre II, Singapore, and serves clients across financial services, healthcare, digital assets, and energy sectors.
Who is the managing partner of Harry Elias Partnership LLP?
Philip Fong serves as Managing Partner and simultaneously heads the financial crime practice while co-heading 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, restructuring and insolvency, and private client advisory), Pearl Lim (banking and finance), and Yvonne Foo (construction and engineering).
What awards has Harry Elias Partnership LLP received?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP was named one of Singapore's Best Law Firms by The Straits Times for six consecutive years from 2021 to 2026, and received the Asian Legal Business Employer of Choice award in 2022. Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific designated it a Top Tier Firm in 2025. The firm holds rankings from Chambers Asia Pacific, Legal 500 Asia Pacific, IFLR1000, and Asialaw Profiles across construction, asset recovery, banking, M&A, capital markets, and white-collar crime.
Who are the key lawyers at Harry Elias Partnership LLP?
In court proceedings between January 2025 and May 2026, Charis Sim Wei Li led with 20 case appearances, Gill Carrie Kaur with 12, Kok Yee Keong with 9, and Thian Wen Yi with 8. Leadership partners include Philip Fong (managing partner), Andy Lem (head of sports and media, co-head of civil and commercial litigation), Foo Siew Fong (co-head of family and divorce), and Pauline Lee (head of real estate).
Does Harry Elias Partnership LLP handle financial crime and anti-money laundering matters?
Yes, the firm operates a dedicated financial crime and compliance practice. Notable matters include representing the Philippine government in recovering Marcos-era funds held in Singapore banks and defending in the only Singapore criminal prosecution linked to the 1MDB scandal. The compliance practice is led by S Suressh, a former Chairperson of the Law Society's Anti-Money Laundering Committee.
Does Harry Elias Partnership LLP handle family law cases?
Family law is the most active area in the firm's recent court record, with 15 cases between January 2025 and May 2026 across the High Court Family Division, the Family Court, and the Appellate Division. The family and divorce practice is co-headed by partner Foo Siew Fong. LSRA data lists family law among the firm's declared practice areas.
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]. Further information is available at harryelias.com.