Harneys appoints new head of Dispute Resolution in Singapore
Wei Lee advises clients on a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters, including commercial, corporate, banking and trusts disputes, fraud, insolvency, and cross-border trade and investment disputes. She specialises in representing clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as in arbitrations conducted under various arbitral rules, including SIAC, UNCITRAL, AIAC, and ICC. She is highly experienced in international arbitrations and arbitration-related court proceedings.
Lishi Fong, Singapore Managing Partner, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Wei Lee to our team. With her extensive experience in complex disputes, cross-border litigation, and arbitration, I am confident that she will lead our Dispute Resolution practice with great success. Wei Lee is deeply rooted in Singapore and well connected across the jurisdiction, which aligns strongly with our long-term commitment to the market. Her combination of local insight and international expertise will further strengthen our offering and enhance the strategic, results-driven support we provide to clients across the region.”
Wei Lee’s appointment follows the recent additions of Ilona Groark and Ben McCosker as partners in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team in Hong Kong and mainland China, respectively, marking the continued expansion of Harneys’ Asia-based team.
Harneys has been at the forefront of the development of offshore jurisprudence for decades and has been involved in some of the most significant global disputes, winning keynote victories for its clients and often helping shape the law. The firm's Asia practice is one of the region's most dynamic offshore legal teams with three full-service offices across Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It represents one of the largest Asia networks of any offshore law firm.
