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“Pro Bono” (“pro bono publico,” from the Latin, “for the public good.”) It’s a tradition of service. . .giving back to society. . .ensuring fair, equal access to professional skills for those who need them most, but can least afford them. For Mr... [More]

Now in its second year, the Harry Elias Partnership LLP National Law Debates is the most rigourous debating tournament on the local debate circuit today. Mirroring actual court proceedings and the rigours of civil litigation, student debaters are... [More]

On 24 September 2012, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of Cherie Hearts Group International (CHGI) and 2 others against G8 Education Limited (G8). G8 had obtained a favourable High Court judgement earlier in the year against CHGI. Essentially,... [More]

Harry Elias Partnership LLP has formally pledged to collaborate and provide financial support to Singapore Management University in its latest educational venture. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed yesterday to formalize the collaboration... [More]

Former President of the Republic of Singapore S R Nathan will deliver the inaugural Singapore Mediation Lecture on Wednesday, August 29, at the Supreme Court Auditorium. Admission is free, but interested participants are required to register at 4:30 PM... [More]

In June 2012, world renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Woffles Wu was fined S$1,000 for agreeing to an elderly friend and employee taking the rap for two speeding offences. Dr Wu pleaded guilty to abetting another to provide misleading information to the... [More]

Last week, Harry Elias Partnership LLP successfully won on behalf of the clients, the complex legal dispute between local childcare centre chain Cherie Hearts Group International Pte Ltd and Australian-based G8 Education Ltd. The case, in the last... [More]

In a recent transaction, the corporate and real estate practice groups of Harry Elias Partnership LLP acted for SEB Investment GMBH, a specialist investment house in Germany for managed securities and real estate investment funds, in respect of the... [More]

Harry Elias Partnership LLP has recently clinched four new awards in recognition of its achievements in the legal practice. Named as a ‘Top Tier’ firm in the Lawyers World 2012 - Global Leading Firms 'Top Tier Rankings' campaign, HEP clinched an... [More]

The Grand Finals of Singapore's only law debate Competition for Junior Colleges at the National level were held on Saturday, 9th June, at The Arts House on Old Parliament Lane. This Competition which recreates real-life scenarios faced by... [More]