SINGAPORE, March 13, 2026 – Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of certain associates to senior positions within the firm’s Corporate and Dispute practice.
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Duane Morris Secures Initial Determination Victory for Kangxi Communication in Landmark U.S. ITC Section 337 Investigation
On January 23, 2026 (EST), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued an Initial Determination in Inv. No. 337-TA-1413, ruling that the Respondent Kangxi Communication Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. —a premier Chinese leading company specializing in high-performance Wi-Fi RF front-end modules for IoT, automotive, and telecommunications—did not infringe upon the patent rights of the Complainants Skyworks Solutions, Inc., Skyworks Solutions Canada, Inc., and Skyworks Global Pte Ltd. In addition, it has found no violation of subsection (b) of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. § 1337[1]. This victory marks a significant milestone in an intensive 18-month intellectual property defense led by a cross-border legal team from Duane Morris LLP and Duane Morris & Selvam LLP.
Continue reading “Duane Morris Secures Initial Determination Victory for Kangxi Communication in Landmark U.S. ITC Section 337 Investigation”《联合早报》说法识法：冒险雇“幽灵员工” 小心捷径变死路
把名字借给某家公司老板，不但不必奔波上班，还能按月收到公积金存款，你敢吗？近年，一些公司为凑足本地员工人数，获取更多外籍员工配额，铤而走险寻找“幽灵员工”。这种看似抄捷径的做法，会触犯哪些刑事罪？借“人头”者会面对什么后果？违法公司在税务申报上，又会踩到哪些法律红线？本期《说法识法》邀请三名律师逐一解析。
Continue reading “《联合早报》说法识法：冒险雇“幽灵员工” 小心捷径变死路”新加坡拟推新规遏制司法滥用与律所人才流失，业界担忧恐适得其反
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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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.
Continue reading “Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) Promotion Announcement”Selvam LLC Promotes Patrick Ong to Director
SINGAPORE, March 10, 2025 – Selvam LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Ong to Director, effective 1 March 2025. This promotion recognizes Patrick’s contributions to the firm and his commitment to delivering outstanding legal services to clients.
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SINGAPORE, August 19, 2024 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Suilyn Yip as Head of Venture Capital. Suilyn, a distinguished partner in the firm’s full-service corporate practice, will bring her extensive expertise in corporate law to this pivotal role, further enhancing the firm’s venture capital practice and solidifying its position as a leading advisor in the sector.
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美国财政部发布限制某些美国对华投资的行政令的拟议规则
2024年6月21日，美国财政部发布了一份拟议规则的通知，以执行2023年8月9日发布的第14105号行政令（EO 14105）。美国欲借助该行政令来防止一些受关注国家利用美国的对外投资来发展对军事、情报、监视或网络能力至关重要的敏感技术或产品。
该拟议规则将对美国在有关国家（包括中国）涉及半导体和微电子、量子信息技术或人工智能的某些投资施加通知要求，在某些情况下还将施加禁止要求。
Duane Morris & Selvam Appoints Ramiro Rodriguez Head of Mergers and Acquisitions Department and Funds Industry Practice
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.