Kong Zhen Yong

Kong Zhen Yong is a Senior Associate at Harry Elias Partnership, focusing on Banking and Finance Law. He specialises in the Corporate and Financial Services sector.

He has experience in a wide range of work involving various practice areas such as funds and investment management, financial regulation, banking and finance, corporate real estate, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and commercial.

He has extensive experience advising on complex corporate, fund structuring and regulatory matters. His practice spans high-value transactions including the sale and acquisition of property holding companies, divestments in funds specialising in purpose-built student accommodations, and the disposal of seed assets in renewable energy infrastructure. His expertise also covers regulatory advisory for licensed entities and entities seeking licensing under Singapore’s financial services regime, under both the Securities and Futures Act and the Payment Services Act.

Zhen Yong has advised a diverse range of clients including listed companies, multinational banks, investment funds, statutory boards and startups, reflecting a strong command of Singapore’s legal and regulatory landscape.

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