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Livestream of Memorial for the late Harry Elias SC
The memorial for the late Harry Elias SC will be held on Tuesday, 6 October 2020 at 6.00 pm. Due to Covid-19 safety measures, we are able to invite only a very small group of guests. However, you are most welcome to view the livestream of the memorial by clicking the...
Head, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim comments in the Straits Times article titled “Police monitoring websites offering vice, illegal loans”
Harry Elias Partnership Head, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim commented in the Straits Times article titled "Police monitoring websites offering vice, illegal loans". The article was first published on 26 September 2020. Police monitoring...
Legal Update: Proposed Expansion of Regulated Digital Token Service Providers
In this client update, we highlight the one key proposed regulatory change by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) to expand the scope of regulation of virtual assets service providers ) (“VASPs”) to align Singapore’s anti-money laundering and countering the...
Harry Elias Partnership and HEP LAW ranked in the 2021 edition of Asialaw Profiles and Leading Lawyers
We are delighted to share that both Harry Elias Partnership and our Brunei office, HEP LAW have been ranked in the 2021 edition of Asialaw Profiles and Leading Lawyers. In Singapore, we are ranked in multiple practice areas: Real Estate, Banking and Finance,...
Head, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim comments in the Straits Times article titled “Firms here spend more on IT due to Covid-19 than in other countries”
Harry Elias Partnership Head, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim commented in the Straits Times article titled "Firms here spend more on IT due to Covid-19 than in other countries". The article was first published on 14 September 2020. Firms here...
Head, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim comments in the Straits Times article titled “Contact tracing to get a boost with distribution of new tokens”
Harry Elias Partnership Head, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim commented in the Straits Times article titled "Contact tracing to get a boost with distribution of new tokens". The article was first published on 12 September 2020. Contact tracing...
E-briefing: Protecting Your Trademarks in Myanmar under the New Trademark Law
The Ministry of Commerce, the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has announced that the "Soft Opening Period" for the trademarks registration process under Myanmar’s new trademark law shall commence on 1 October 2020. What Does This Mean? Under the new...
Should I Divorce in England or Singapore?
This blog examines: whether you are able to start your divorce in Singapore or England (jurisdiction); if so, what factors the courts in Singapore or England will take into account in dividing the assets between you (and whether ongoing maintenance might be...
Harry Elias Partnership announces the passing of Founder, Harry Elias, SC
It is with deep sadness that we announce the demise of our beloved Founder, Mr Harry Elias, SC, who passed away on August 26, 2020. Mr Elias was known for his compassion and contribution to society. In 1985, he spearheaded the setting up of the Law Society’s Criminal...
Partner and Head of Restructuring and Insolvency Justin Chia comments in the Business Times article titled “Ex-honestbee staff in separate entity seeking unpaid wages”
Harry Elias Partnership Partner and Head of Restructuring and Insolvency Justin Chia commented in the Business Times article titled "Ex-honestbee staff in separate entity seeking unpaid wages". The article was first published on 26 August 2020. Ex-honestbee staff...