Harry Elias Partnership

What Harry Elias Partnership does

Harry Elias Partnership LLP is a Singapore-headquartered full-service law firm founded in 1988 by the late Harry Elias SC. The firm is registered as a limited liability partnership under Singapore's Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005 and operates from 4 Shenton Way, SGX Centre 2, Singapore 068807, with a wholly-owned regional subsidiary, HEP Law, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam (established 2012). The firm employs 51–100 people and maintains a partner-led delivery model structured around 12 practice areas (including Asset Recovery and Insolvency, Banking and Finance, Compliance, Construction and Engineering, Corporate and Financial Services Regulation, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family and Divorce, Financial Crime, International Arbitration, Private Client Advisory, and Real Estate) and 10 industry sectors (Consumer Goods and Services, Digital Assets, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Hospitality, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Sports and Media, Technology and Telecommunications).

The firm serves enterprise clients — large corporations, financial institutions, government-linked entities, real-estate investment trusts (REITs), and high-net-worth individuals — through cross-border mandates spanning M&A, capital markets (Shenzhen SE, HKEX, Nasdaq, India NSE), international arbitration under SIAC/ICC/HKIAC/DIAC rules, construction disputes, financial crime and AML advisory, family and divorce matters, and regulatory compliance. Notable mandates include acting as Singapore counsel on a Shenzhen Stock Exchange application raising up to RMB 3.12 billion (Hangzhou Changchuan Technology), advising on a US$208 million Japan Green Infrastructure Fund (Canadian Solar), acting on a US$106 million India IPO (TVS Supply Chain Solutions), and representing the Republic of the Philippines in the recovery of nearly US$30 million of Marcos-era assets. The firm was formerly part of the Eversheds Sutherland international network as 'Eversheds Harry Elias' and officially separated on 30 June 2020; founder Harry Elias SC passed away on 26 August 2020. Philip Fong currently serves as Managing Partner.

Revenue is generated via professional services billing — hourly rates or fixed/transaction-based fees — for corporate transactions, litigation, arbitration, and advisory work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Client acquisition is driven by legal directory rankings (Benchmark Litigation Top Tier 2019–2025, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, Doyle's Guide, IFLR1000, Straits Times Best Law Firms), thought-leadership content (legal updates, sector insights), partnerships with KPMG and Singapore Management University, pro bono and community engagement, and referrals from prior engagements including landmark Singapore projects such as Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, the National Library Building, and the Singapore Formula 1 Pit Building.

Name

Harry Elias Partnership

Legal name

Harry Elias Partnership LLP

Website

https://harryelias.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Singapore-based full-service law firm (LLP, founded 1988) serving enterprise corporations, financial institutions, government-linked entities, REITs, and high-net-worth individuals across 12 practice areas and 10 sectors, with regional presence via HEP Law in Brunei.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• Commercial litigation services
• Corporate legal advisory
• International arbitration
• Dispute resolution
• Family and divorce law

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed at hourly rates or fixed fees for corporate transactions, litigation, arbitration, and advisory work. Revenue generated from serving enterprise clients across multiple practice areas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harry Elias Partnership LLP is a full-service Singapore law firm delivering legal counsel across twelve practice areas and ten industry sectors, handling corporate transactions, M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, dispute resolution, civil and commercial litigation, international arbitration, construction and engineering matters, financial crime and compliance, employment law, family and divorce, private client advisory, and real estate matters. Services are provided to enterprise corporations, financial institutions, government-linked entities, real estate developers, and high net worth individuals across Singapore and Brunei. The firm operates a partner-led engagement model with no proprietary technology product.

Product overview

Harry Elias Partnership LLP is a Singapore-based full-service law firm providing legal services across multiple practice areas rather than a product-based technology company. The firm offers legal counsel in areas including Asset Recovery and Restructuring and Insolvency, Banking and Finance, Compliance, Construction and Engineering, Corporate and Financial Services Regulation, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family and Divorce, Financial Crime, International Arbitration, Private Client Advisory, and Real Estate. The firm also has a presence in Brunei through HEP Law. Since this is a legal services firm rather than a technology product company, it does not offer products in the traditional software sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dispute Resolution Practice area covering civil and commercial litigation, crime, directors and shareholders disputes, financial services litigation, harassment and protection, landlord and tenant disputes, MCST disputes, medical negligence, personal injury and property damage, and trusts and assets disputes. It serves enterprises, financial institutions, government entities, and individuals in Singapore.
• Banking and Finance Legal advisory on banking and finance transactions, corporate banking matters, and lending arrangements, serving banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers in Singapore and the region.
• Compliance Specialist compliance counsel covering anti-money laundering, competition, data protection, financial services regulation, and payment services regulation, advising corporations, financial institutions, and technology / fintech companies.
• Construction and Engineering Specialist construction and engineering legal practice covering disputes (variations, extensions of time, liquidated damages, acceleration, defective works, terminations, force majeure) and front-end contracts for projects in Asia and the Middle East. Acts as counsel in SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, DIAC, ADCCAC, and ad hoc arbitrations and serves as arbitrator.
• Corporate and Financial Services Regulation Corporate transactional and regulatory practice covering asset management and investment funds, capital markets and securities regulation, corporate and commercial matters, and mergers and acquisitions, advising listed entities, multinationals, funds, and growth-stage companies.
• International Arbitration International arbitration practice representing clients in commercial arbitration, investor-state disputes, and cross-border enforcement, with sector experience including construction, shipping, energy, and corporate disputes. Head of practice is S Suressh.
• Family and Divorce Family and matrimonial practice advising high net worth individuals on contested divorces, custody disputes, complex asset tracing, division of matrimonial assets, maintenance, pre-nuptial agreements, family violence, relocation, and cross-border disputes including international child abductions. Includes SMC-accredited mediation.
• Financial Crime Specialist financial crime practice covering anti-bribery and corruption and investigations, advising corporates and individuals on white-collar crime defence, money laundering, and regulatory enforcement actions. Head of practice is Philip Fong (also Managing Partner).
• Employment Employment law practice covering general employment advisory, wrongful dismissal claims, industrial relations, and employment disputes for employers and senior employees.
• Private Client Advisory Private client practice covering deputyship, legacy and succession planning, and probate and letters of administration, advising high net worth individuals and families on intergenerational wealth, estate administration, and succession planning.
• Real Estate Real estate practice covering conveyancing and real estate financing, corporate banking, landlord and tenant advisory, leasing, and MCST advisory for property developers, landlords, REITs, MCSTs, and commercial tenants.
• Asset Recovery, Restructuring and Insolvency Insolvency and restructuring practice advising on asset recovery, distressed M&A, corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and creditor / debtor rights for corporates, financial institutions, and insolvency practitioners.
• HEP Law (Brunei Subsidiary Legal Services) Regional legal services through the firm's wholly-owned Brunei subsidiary HEP Law, covering corporate and commercial matters, M&A, reorganisation of group companies, takeovers, due diligence, joint ventures, and advisory work for Brunei-based corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20000+ clients served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grandall Law HangzhoucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Lead counsel and PRC counsel for Hangzhou Changchuan Technology Co., Ltd. IPO matter. HEP worked closely with Grandall Law Hangzhou on cross-border capital markets transaction.
• KPMG in SingaporeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2021Joint webinar on Benefits of Funds Structures as an alternative to traditional Joint Venture Companies from tax and legal perspective.
• Macquarie Advisory & Capital SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2021Joint general partners (Macquarie 33%, Canadian Solar 67%) for Japan Green Infrastructure Fund. Harry Elias Partnership jointly advised on establishment, fund offering, and compliance matters for US$208 million fund.
• Canadian Solar Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2021One of the world's largest solar power companies. Harry Elias Partnership jointly advised on establishment of Japan Green Infrastructure Fund with committed capital of US$208 million.
• Singapore Management UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership sponsoring moot competitions and academic prizes in areas such as Negotiation and Mediation, and Family Law.
• Singapore Mediation CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration led to launch of Singapore's first public lecture series on international commercial mediation aimed at raising awareness among local businesses.
• International Commercial Mediation Center for Belt and Road InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Kennedy Chen recognized as first Singapore representative on mediator panel of this Beijing PRC Law Society and Beijing Civil Affairs Municipal Bureau-established institution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Linklaters: Global Magic Circle firm with a Singapore presence, advising on major cross-border M&A, capital markets, and banking matters. Overlaps with HEP for international capital markets work originating in or passing through Singapore.
• White & Case: Global firm with significant Singapore presence focused on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution. Overlaps with HEP's growing capital markets franchise (e.g., HKEX, Nasdaq IPO mandates) for Asian outbound deals.
• Clifford Chance: Global Magic Circle firm with a Singapore office and broad cross-border M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution capability. Competes with HEP for large multi-jurisdictional mandates, especially where international counsel is preferred.
• Baker McKenzie: Global firm with one of the largest Singapore offices and a strong cross-border M&A and capital markets practice. Competes with HEP for Asia-based enterprise mandates, particularly in technology, financial services, and energy sectors.

Direct peers

• Shook Lin & Bok: Long-established Singapore full-service firm founded in 1938, with comparable practice breadth in banking, corporate, litigation, and real estate. Competes with HEP for established Singapore enterprise and family clients.
• WongPartnership: Singapore-based full-service firm with strong corporate, capital markets, and dispute resolution practices, regularly ranked alongside HEP in Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, and Straits Times rankings. Competes head-to-head for the same mid- and large-cap enterprise mandates.
• Rajah & Tann: Singapore full-service firm with a regional Asian network (including presence in ASEAN). Competes with HEP for cross-border deals and Brunei/Southeast Asia mandates, and shares overlapping practice strengths in corporate, banking, and dispute resolution.
• Drew & Napier: Singapore-headquartered full-service firm known for dispute resolution, corporate, and IP work. Direct competitor for litigation, M&A, and family law clients in Singapore and overlaps in legal directory rankings.
• Dentons Rodyk: Singapore arm of global firm Dentons, formed via combination with legacy Rodyk & Davidson. Competes with HEP across corporate, M&A, and litigation, and benefits from a much larger international footprint.
• Allen & Gledhill: Largest full-service Singapore law firm and HEP's most direct local competitor across the same practice areas (corporate, M&A, banking, dispute resolution, construction). Comparable in serving the same enterprise, government-linked, and financial institution client base in Singapore.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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