Harry Elias Partnership has a long history in the construction field and it continues to elevate its standing in the sector. It is one of few firms to have a specialist front-end expertise, coupled with deep experience on the contentious side. It has worked on many of the most prestigious construction projects in Singapore and in other parts of Asia Pacific. It is particularly noted for marine engineering, dredging, land reclamation and shore protection works. The construction team has worked on a series of underground tunnelling and rail projects, along with disputes connected to them. It represents a large number of major contractors, along with employers, developers and consultancies. Tan Chau Yee is head of the construction and engineering group, leading many of the firm’s prime engagements. The team also includes the highly rated construction specialist Yvonne Foo and Joanna Seetoh. Conrad Campos and Justin Chia provide additional senior expertise.
Testimonials
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‘Yvonne Foo is the standout with her legal acumen and commercial instinct. An all round fantastic lawyer.’
‘I worked with members of their construction and M&A team and found them to be well versed with the commercial and market environment for this transaction, as well as the local regulatory framework. It was a pleasure to work with them and we were able to coordinate seamlessly on this matter, with our respective expertise.'
Key clients
- AGC Holdings
- BRC Asia
Work highlights
- Appointed as the Claims Specialist to the Project Manager (Surbana Jurong Consultants), Superintending Officer and Employer (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) for the Tuas Terminal Port Project 1.
- Appointed by the insurers to act for and defend YTL against claims by HSL Constructor and Public Utilities Board (PUB) for damage caused to PUB’s water pipe and other losses due to ground stress exerted at the site for the improvement to the Bedok Canal.