Chambers Review
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Construction: Domestic - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Harry Elias Partnership has an established Singapore law construction department, advising on contractual matters as well as dispute resolution. The team is also well placed to act as the claims specialist to project managers in construction projects. The department is often engaged on cross-border matters, including SIAC and ICC arbitration.
Strengths
It is a very strong and capable team that is very responsive and produces submissions which are timely and complete.
The provision of innovative solutions and outcomes is just excellent. Their vision and approach, combined with the knowledge they bring, enable us to understand the situation more fully.
Work Highlights
Harry Elias Partnership advised Surbana Jurong Consultants as a claims specialist for the Tuas Terminal Port Project 1.
Notable practitioners
Joanna Seetoh is an engineering and construction disputes lawyer at Harry Elias Partnership. She has experience with public, energy and transport infrastructure cases.
Detailed, clear and concise, Joanna effectively points out the legal and commercial risks based on the facts on the ground. She provides valuable advice and direction as to how to manage said risks.
Yvonne Foo in Singapore is well versed in local and cross-border construction law matters, particularly disputes in which she often acts for the contractor or the subcontractor.
She is an experienced, smart and diligent partner who does everything she can to give the clients what they want.
Yvonne is a very capable counsel. She is knowledgeable, very responsive and a pleasure to work with.