近期，新加坡律政部（MinLaw）组织的委员会发布了一份报告，提出一系列针对外国律所与本土律所合作的新规建议。该委员会由公共及私营部门代表、本土与外国律所资深律师共同组成。作为新加坡首家获批的国际联营律所——德茂欣律师事务所（Duane Morris & Selvam）的主席，余启贤（Leon Yee）律师也受邀加入了委员会。 本次新规旨在解决新加坡司法制度被滥用及本土大型律所人才流失的问题。然而，新举措在业界引发争议，有律师认为其可能削弱新加坡作为亚洲金融中心的开放形象。
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The 10th Edition of The Legal 500: International Arbitration Comparative Guide was launched recently. Duane Morris & Selvam’s Managing Director Sarbjit Singh Chopra and Directors Ramiro Rodriguez, Priyank Srivastava and Daniel Soo have contributed their expert insights to the Singapore chapter.
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SINGAPORE, 7 November 2025 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is proud to announce that our Managing Director, Mrs. Arfat Selvam, has been awarded with the prestigious Annual International Bar Association (IBA) Pro Bono Award 2025 by the Pro Bono Committee at the Annual Conference of the IBA in Toronto, Canada held on 2-7th November 2025.
Every year, the IBA Pro Bono Award recognises lawyers who demonstrate outstanding commitment to providing free legal services, take innovative approaches to pro bono work, and create significant impact for individuals, communities, or the provision of pro bono services more broadly.
Mrs. Selvam was honoured with the Annual IBA Pro Bono Award 2025 in recognition of her dedication to pro bono service and her tireless efforts to expand access to justice in Singapore.
In her acceptance speech and video, Mrs. Selvam shared:
“Pro Bono is the soul of the profession. It gives opportunity to every lawyer to embrace the work not for profit, but for justice; and to ensure that access to the law is available to all who need it, regardless of the circumstances. The world today is a challenging place. But, we are capable of meeting that challenge, and we should do it. This award, to me is a renewed commitment for me to continue this work for positive change.”
In 2017, Mrs. Selvam was appointed as a Law Society Pro Bono (now Pro Bono SG) Ambassador for 2017/2018, the highest accolade awarded by the Law Society of Singapore in recognition of her outstanding track record in pro bono service. She served as a Director of Pro Bono SG until stepping down in March 2025, continuing to support its mission with the same heartfelt dedication that has defined her career beyond the boardroom.
A highly respected corporate lawyer with over 50 years of experience, Mrs. Selvam advises on complex matters involving mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and capital markets. Balancing her role as Managing Director of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP with her long-standing commitment to pro bono work, she exemplifies how excellence in corporate practice can be pursued alongside compassion and service to the community, setting a powerful example for the next generation of lawyers.
A well-deserved, heart-earned reward – Congratulations once again, Mrs. Selvam!
About Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is the joint law venture between Duane Morris LLP and Selvam LLC, with its headquarters in Singapore. By way of its global platform and extensive range of legal services, the firm helps companies conduct business in and out of Asia, the United States, Latin America, the United Kingdom and beyond. In addition to the excellent skills of its lawyers, clients benefit from the cultural fluency and key relationships that the firm has developed over many years of practising law throughout the region. The firm has a presence in the key markets of Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Yangon, as well as an office in Shanghai. Supporting these regional offices, the firm operates a series of country desks for India, Indonesia, Korea and Japan. It is regularly ranked among the region’s leading law firms by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and IFLR1000.
SINGAPORE, November 5, 2025 – Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) is pleased to announce the promotion of CN Bei Lo, Khin Kuu Kuu Khaing, and Nhkum Bawk Seng, effective 1 October 2025. These advancements reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening its leadership in the region.
• CN Bei Lo has been promoted to Special Counsel. Based in Yangon, Bei Lo advises on corporate law, company formation, compliance, and due diligence. Recognised as a “Rising Star” for Restructuring by IFLR1000 (2022–2024), he is well regarded for his expertise in complex corporate matters.
• Khin Kuu Kuu Khaing has been promoted to Senior Associate. She advises on corporate law matters, including company registration, regulatory compliance, and foreign investment, and has significant experience guiding international clients in Myanmar’s real estate sector.
• Nhkum Bawk Seng has been promoted to Senior Associate. Her practice also centers on corporate law, with a strong background in due diligence and legal research, especially in relation to real estate and regulatory compliance.
Leon Yee, Chairman of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP, commented, “These promotions recognise the dedication, expertise, and leadership of Bei Lo, Khin Kuu Kuu Khaing, and Bawk Seng. Each has made significant contributions to our clients and the firm, and we are confident they will continue to play an important role in our growth and success.”
Please join us in congratulating Bei Lo, Khin Kuu Kuu Khaing, and Bawk Seng on their well-deserved promotions.
About Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) Limited
Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) Limited presents a powerful offering for those interested in exploring the dynamic market of Myanmar. With our Myanmar lawyers, a third of whom are resident in Yangon, we possess experienced “on the ground” capabilities in Myanmar and provide a formidable force to support your legal needs in this fast-emerging economy.
Headquartered in Yangon, Myanmar, we are able to offer the best in local and global legal support. Our network of 29 offices and more than 900 lawyers globally enables us to act as effectively for multinational businesses seeking market entry in Myanmar as we do for local businesses seeking to globalise and regionalise their structures. We provide a full suite of legal services for companies seeking inbound and outbound opportunities across a wide range of industry sectors.
SINGAPORE, 8 October 2025 – Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is proud to have acted as legal counsel to the book running lead managers in connection with seven initial public offerings in India in September 2025. The firm advised on the IPOs of:
• AnandRathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited;
• Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited;
• Jaro Education Limited;
• Euro Pratik Industries Limited;
• GK Energy Limited;
• Atlanta Electricals Limited; and
• Ganesh Consumer Products Limited.
The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) on International Arbitration 2025 has been launched recently. Duane Morris & Selvam’s Directors Ramiro Rodriguez, Daniel Soo, Priyank Srivastava and Associate Director Luis Duhart have contributed to the Singapore chapter.
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SINGAPORE, 29 September 2025 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP acted as the international legal counsel to IIFL Capital Services Limited and HDFC Bank Limited in their capacity as the book running lead managers on the recent sale of INR 5,642.59 million (US$64 million) of shares in GK Energy Limited in a pre-IPO and IPO in India and concurrent private placements outside India. The shares were listed on the NSE and BSE on 26 September 2025.
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在人手一机的时代，掏出电子设备就能轻易拍照录像，发布到网络平台也在弹指间。隐私界限如今愈发模糊，若被他人拍摄，能用“肖像权”维权吗？人们常挂在嘴边的“PDPA”（个人资料保护法令）适用范围有多广？公众把举报视频发到网上或媒体，为公共利益刊载被告照片，可免责吗？本期《联合早报 | 说法识法》邀请了多位新加坡律师解析这个课题，德茂欣律师事务所（Duane Morris & Selvam LLP）主席余启贤律师也给出了自己的见解。
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Legal 500 has launched its 4th Edition of the Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters Comparative Guide. This year’s Singapore chapter is contributed by Sarbjit Singh Chopra, Daniel Soo, Roshan Singh Chopra and Leonard Loh.
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SINGAPORE, 9 September 2025 — Duane Morris & Selvam is proud to announce its recognition at the prestigious Legal Era Global Achievers Awards 2025, held on 5th September 2025 at Hotel The Lalit, New Delhi, during the 14th Annual Legal Era India Conclave & Awards.
Jamie Benson and Priyank Srivastava were honored with the Cross Border Lawyers Awards of the Year in their respective categories, Capital Markets for Jamie and Infrastructure and Energy for Priyank, in recognition of their exceptional expertise in handling complex cross-border transactions.
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