About Harry Elias
Lived 1937 – 2020 (aged 83). Harry Elias was a Singaporean lawyer.
Harry Elias (4 May 1937 – 26 August 2020) was a Singaporean veteran lawyer and Senior Counsel. One of Singapore's best litigation lawyers, he was made a Senior Counsel in 1997.
Elias was instrumental in founding the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, and also founded the eponymous firm, Harry Elias Partnership LLP.
Elias died after a long illness on 26 August 2020 at the age of 83.
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Who was Harry Elias?
Singaporean lawyer
When was Harry Elias born?
Harry Elias was born on 4 May 1937 in Singapore.
When did Harry Elias die?
Harry Elias died on 26 August 2020 in Singapore.
What was Harry Elias's occupation?
Harry Elias was a lawyer.
What nationality was Harry Elias?
Harry Elias was Singaporean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Elias. https://biography.guide/harry-elias/
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