Harry Elias Partnership’s infrastructure projects practice is headed by Tan Chau Yee, and stands out for its expertise in both front-end and dispute resolution work. Its practice group includes specialist infrastructure projects lawyers who attend exclusively to legal matters in the projects and energy sectors. The firm’s clients include local and international employers, developers, contracts and consultants as well as government agencies and government-linked companies. Notably, Yee has extensive experience in the area of construction law, covering both contentious work and front-end work for engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. Justin Chia acts in construction-related dispute resolution and advisory work, including experience as counsel in arbitrations.
Testimonials
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'I found them to be well versed with the commercial and market environment for our 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.'
- 'I think Harry Elias Partnership has the key capabilities and practice expertise in projects and energy to advise across different types of contracts and projects, and this is helpful to potential clients who need that breadth and depth in experience. They also work and communicate well with international counsel, and together are able to work toward and provide an effective and efficient work product that provides value to the client.'
Key clients
- AGC Holdings Ltd
- BRC Asia Limited (including subsidiary Lee Wielded Mesh Singapore P/L)
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 (part of the upcoming Tuas Mega Port project).
- Appointed by the Insurers to act for and defend YTL against claims by HSL Constructor Pte Ltd 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 Bedok Canal.