Lei Hing Praytil

Lei Hing Praytil serves as the Principal Lawyer at Petra Law, bringing over two decades of rich experience in both in-house legal and corporate-secretarial roles, as well as private legal practice. Her expertise spans advising individuals, businesses, and organisations on a range of matters including commercial, corporate, property, and succession issues. With a keen focus on delivering sound legal advice paired with practical solutions, Lei Hing is known for her clear and effective communication. Her professional journey has seen her work across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, China, and Malaysia, in various roles both in private practice and as in-house counsel. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, she excels in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and transactions in both languages, facilitating seamless communication with a diverse clientele. Before founding Petra Law, Lei Hing held senior roles in private practice and provided in-house legal counsel in Singapore and throughout the Asia-Pacific region, gaining invaluable cross-border experience. Her ability to identify legal risks early, coupled with her commercial perspective and understanding of business operations, ensures her advice is timely, practical, and commercially astute. Lei Hing is academically distinguished, holding a Master of Commercial Law from Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne, and an LL.B (Honours) from the University of London. She is admitted to practise in Victoria and is affiliated with the Law Institute of Victoria and the Governance Institute of Australia, underscoring her commitment to maintaining high professional standards.