SINGAPORE, 8 July 2026 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP acted as special international legal counsel to Ambit Private Limited and ITI Capital Limited in their capacity as the book running lead managers for the ₹500 crore Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) by Manorama Industries Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of specialty tree-borne oils and fats derived primarily from Sal and Mango seeds.
The Duane Morris & Selvam LLP team was led by Jamie Benson, Director and Head of the U.S. Capital Markets, U.S. Venture Capital and India Practices. Faiz Jugari, an associate in the Singapore office, also advised on the QIP.
Kompetenz-Kompetenz is the universally accepted principle that empowers arbitration tribunals to decide on their own jurisdiction. However, recent decisions in the Indian Supreme Court and the Singapore High Court provide timely reminders on whether and when such jurisdictional rulings can be referred to the local supervisory court. Parties must remember the inconsistency across jurisdictions in timings its challenge to the Tribunal’s ruling on jurisdiction.
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP has contributed to the latest edition of the Global Arbitration Review: The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2027.
Our featured chapter, “India v Singapore as enforcement forums: pro-enforcement rhetoric and evolving judicial practices,” provides a comprehensive and comparative analysis of how both jurisdictions handle the enforcement of arbitral awards.
While both India and Singapore publicly champion pro-arbitration and pro-enforcement frameworks, their day-to-day judicial practices reveal key practical distinctions. Singapore courts intervene narrowly, strictly prioritizing the finality of awards. Conversely, while India has historically maintained a broader supervisory role, recent legislative and judicial reforms are actively working to limit intervention and streamline enforcement.
In this insightful piece, authors Ramiro Rodriguez, Priyank Srivastava, and Ignatius Lee review landmark cases from both jurisdictions, exploring what these shifting dynamics mean for businesses when selecting an arbitral seat or enforcement forum.
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, Shanghai, Sydney, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, as well as an office in Myanmar. Supporting these regional offices, the firm operates a series of country desks for India, Korea, and Japan. It is regularly ranked among the region’s leading law firms by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and IFLR1000.
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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.
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.
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.
SINGAPORE, 26 August 2025 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP (DMS) today announced the continued expansion of their India practice, reinforcing the Firm’s commitment to India as a strategic focus within their global offering. This move comes at a time when India’s structural growth outlook remains robust, with the economy poised to become the world’s third-largest within five years. As India navigates a shifting credit environment, moderating inflation, and global uncertainties such as the post-Trump U.S. administration and climate-related economic pressures, clients increasingly require legal advisors with deep market insight and global capabilities.
SINGAPORE, 26 August 2025 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP acted as the international legal counsel to Intensive Fiscal Services Private Limited and DAM Capital Advisors Limited in their capacity as the book running lead managers on the recent sale of INR 4,706 million (US$54 million) of shares in All Time Plastics Limited in a pre-IPO and IPO in India and concurrent private placements outside India.
SINGAPORE, 16 June 2025 – We are pleased to announce that Akshay Kishore has joined Duane Morris & Selvam LLP as a Director and Head of the India Dispute Resolution Practice.
