Chan Wai Chong

Chan Wai Chong is a Partner in the Banking and Finance Practice Group at Harry Elias Partnership in Singapore. His practice focuses on Banking and Finance Law.

He is an experienced practitioner of more than 20 years and has been representing banks, financial institutions and corporate entities in cross-border and domestic transactions.

He advises on distressed debt transactions, debt restructuring and a wide range of real estate transactions for multinational companies, housing developers, hoteliers, government bodies and statutory boards.

Wai Chong handles acquisition finance, asset finance and project finance. His practice covers Jurong Town Corporation industrial properties, commercial properties and residential properties. He regularly advises commercial landlords on various landlord and tenant issues.

He holds an LLB (Hons) from the National University of Singapore and is a member of the Singapore Academy of Law and The Law Society of Singapore.

He has been recognised as a "Ranked Practitioner" for Real Estate by Best Lawyers Singapore (2026, 2027) and as a "Notable Practitioner" for Banking and Finance by IFLR1000 Asia Pacific (2024, 2025). Legal 500 Asia Pacific has noted that "Chan Wai Chong has demonstrated sound knowledge in banking and finance, has maintained fast turnaround times and often offers practical solutions."