SINGAPORE, 12 July 2023 ― Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of director Ramiro Rodriguez as the head of its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) department and its funds industry practice. With this strategic appointment, Duane Morris & Selvam reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and further strengthening its position as a trusted advisor in the industry. Continue reading “Duane Morris & Selvam Appoints Ramiro Rodriguez Head of Mergers and Acquisitions Department and Funds Industry Practice”
New Incentives for Family Offices
New Incentives for Family Offices
At the 50th anniversary of the Association of Banks in Singapore (“ABS”) last Friday, Senior Minister and Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) chairman Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced that improvements will be made to the tax incentive scheme for single family offices (“SFO”) in Singapore. These include providing tax privileges, incentives or grants for contributions to charity, channelling capital towards blended finance and investing in the mitigation of global climate change. Further details of these will be announced by the MAS in July.
Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2023
Duane Morris Vietnam is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Asia Business Law Journal in its inaugural Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2023 as one of the top law firms for Energy & Natural Resources.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
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Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2023
Gerard A. Hekker, partner in Duane Morris LLP, director in the Singapore-based joint law venture Duane Morris & Selvam LLP, and a co-leader of the firm’s Technology, Media and Telecom Industry Group, has been named to the Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2023 announced in the April 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business (ALB). Asian Legal Business annually showcases the leading lawyers in the region’s technology, media, and telecommunications practices who have won wide acclaim from clients. The lawyers were selected based on client feedback by survey, and this year ALB received over 400 nominations from in-house counsel and partners across 11 jurisdictions in Asia.
View the full list on the ALB website.
Selvam LLC Secures Discharge Not Amounting to an Acquittal for Singaporean Director
SINGAPORE, 15 May 2023―Selvam LLC achieved a significant outcome in the case of Goh Toh Heng, an elderly director charged with acquiring ill-gotten gains totaling over $405,000. Goh has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal, while the possibility of future prosecution remains if new evidence emerges. Continue reading “Selvam LLC Secures Discharge Not Amounting to an Acquittal for Singaporean Director”
Lawyers Beat the Bankers in the 10th Annual Charity Cricket Match in Mumbai
SINGAPORE, 25 April 2023 ― The 10th annual bankers vs. lawyers charity cricket match was held in Mumbai last month, with the lawyers winning by 22 runs. The lawyers scored 160 runs all out in their 20 overs and the bankers scored 133-8 off their 20 overs.
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Overview of our Capital Markets Practice for the Year ended March 31, 2023
Our capital markets practice in Singapore has had another good year in the year ended March 31, 2023. Thanks to our clients for their trust in us. Our deal highlights and awards and recognitions for the year ended March 31, 2023 are below.
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Duane Morris & Selvam Advises on Capri Global Capital Limited’s Sale of US$180 Million of Equity Shares in a Rights Issue
SINGAPORE, 11 April 2023 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP acted as the international counsel to ICICI Securities Limited in its capacity as the lead manager on Capri Global Capital Limited’s recent sale of Rs. 14,400 million (US$180 million) of equity shares in a rights issue, including an offer to qualified institutional buyers in the United States. Capri Global Capital Limited is a nonbanking financial company (NBFC) in India that primarily caters to MSMEs, self-employed nonprofessionals and first-time borrowers that lack access to formal credit channels.
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP Promotes Lucia Orozco to Special Counsel
SINGAPORE, April 5, 2023 – Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Lucia Orozco to Special Counsel.
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Selvam LLC Promotion Announcement
SINGAPORE, April 4, 2023 – Selvam LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of certain associates to senior positions within the firm’s Corporate and Dispute practice.