The potential impact of Mexico’s judicial reforms: does Singapore have a role to play as an international arbitration centre?

The Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has launched the Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2026.  Duane Morris & Selvam’s Director Ramiro Rodriguez and Duane Morris’s Partner S. Saliya Subasinghe P.C. have contributed to this edition.

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Expert Evidence Under the Singapore Rules of Court 2021: Advantage Arbitration?

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By Leonard Loh

Key Takeaway: The need for an additional step (as required under the Singapore Rules of Court 2021) (“ROC 2021”) before being allowed to introduce expert evidence and the attendant additional costs and risks could reduce the attractiveness of litigation in Singapore in favour of arbitration. All should thus be aware of the additional complexities introduced by ROC 2021, and consider whether litigation under Singapore law remains the best solution in a dispute or if arbitration is the better option.

One of the changes made by ROC 2021 is to introduce court control over a party’s previously unrestricted right to introduce expert evidence. If a litigant wishes to introduce his own expert to give evidence, he has to convince the Court, among other things, that (1) expert evidence will contribute materially to the determination of any issue and (2) that the default rule that parties are to agree on one common expert should be departed.

While this change is welcomed when viewed through the lens of expeditious proceedings and efficient use of court resources (see Order 3, Rule 1(2) of the ROC 2021), it requires lawyers and (potential) litigants to grapple with the additional complexities of litigation in Singapore. This article will discuss a couple of such additional complexities and discuss whether they increase the attractiveness of arbitration, especially in complex disputes where expert evidence is an important, if not integral, part of the process.

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Selvam LLC Celebrates Recognition in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025 Edition

SINGAPORE, 7 May 2025 – Selvam LLC is proud to announce that we have been recognized in the prestigious Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025 edition. We are delighted to be newly listed in the Family and Matrimonial practice area, marking an exciting milestone for our firm. Additionally, we are pleased to share that our International Arbitration practice has advanced by one rank, further underscoring our expertise and continued growth in this field.

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Overview of Key Updates on Employment Laws and Guidelines in Singapore – 2025 & Ahead

By Patrick Ong and Sally Kim

As part of Singapore’s push for a more supportive workplace to remain relevant to a changing workforce, recent legislative developments introduce new obligations for employers, including the structured handling of flexible work arrangement requests, enhancements to paternity leave, the implementation of workplace fairness legislation, additional protections for platform workers and upcoming guidelines on restrictive covenants.

It would be prudent for employers to take note of such changes and their impact on existing policies. This article provides an overview of these developments.

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Duane Morris & Selvam Directors Recognized Among Top India-Focused Lawyers in 2025 International A-List by India Business Law Journal

SINGAPORE, 8 April 2025 – Duane Morris & Selvam is pleased to announce that Directors Jamie Benson and Priyank Srivastava have been included in the newly published India Business Law Journal’s “A-List” of top India-focused lawyers at international law firms. Notably, Jamie has been consistently named in the prestigious list for seven consecutive years since 2019.

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Selvam LLC 2025 Promotion Announcement

2025 Promotion Announcement – Leonard and Roshan

SINGAPORE, Jan 6, 2025 – Selvam LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Leonard Loh and Roshan Singh Chopra to Directors, effective January 2025. Both have demonstrated deep legal expertise and leadership within the firm.

Leonard is well-known for his handling of difficult and complex disputes, while Roshan’s recognition as a “Rising Star of 2024” by Asian Legal Business highlights his outstanding work in commercial litigation.

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Redefining Boundaries: MAS Consults on New Regulatory Framework for Digital Token Service Providers under the FSMA

By Leon Yee and Sally Kim

On 4 October 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has published a consultation paper detailing the regulatory framework for Digital Token Service Providers (“DTSPs”) under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 (“FSM Act”). This framework addresses the licensing, anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism (“AML/CFT”) requirements, and technological risk management for DTSPs, particularly those based in Singapore but offering services abroad.[1] To effect the objectives of Part 9 of the FSM Act, the MAS intends to prescribe or issue the following instruments: (a) the Financial Services and Markets Regulations (“FSM Regulations”); (b) AML/CFT notices under the FSMA; (c) other notices under the FSMA; and (d) guidelines.

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Duane Morris & Selvam LLP Appoints Suilyn-Yip as Head of Venture Capital

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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