Duane Morris & Selvam India-Focused Practice Recognised at 15th Annual LegalEra India Conclave

Singapore, 22 September 2026 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is pleased to announce that its India-focused practice has been recognised across three categories at the 15th Annual LegalEra India Conclave, held in New Delhi on 18 September 2026.

The recognitions reflect the continued growth of the firm’s India practice, which supports clients navigating complex inbound and outbound investment opportunities across sectors and jurisdictions, including cross-border investment, disputes, energy and infrastructure, capital markets, and corporate transactions.

Jamie Benson was named Cross-Border Lawyer of the Year, Capital Markets, while Priyank Srivastava was recognised as Cross-Border Lawyer of the Year, Energy & Infrastructure. The firm was also named Korea–India Investment Advisory Law Firm of the Year, with the award accepted by Kim Sung-Hee, Head of Korea Practice.

“Congratulations to Jamie, Priyank, Kim and the wider team on these well-deserved recognitions,” said Leon Yee, Chairman of Duane Morris & Selvam. “These awards reflect the strength, depth and collaborative spirit of our India-focused practice, as well as our continued commitment to supporting clients across the region as they pursue increasingly sophisticated cross-border opportunities.”

Priyank also contributed to the programme as a speaker and moderator of a session focused on the power sector, sharing perspectives on the evolving opportunities and challenges shaping India’s energy landscape.

In addition to the awards programme, Priyank and Kim took the opportunity to meet with clients and market participants across India’s energy and infrastructure ecosystem, including Korean oil and gas and LNG companies, Indian state-owned energy companies, and project and corporate clients involved in inbound and outbound transactions.

These engagements underscored India’s growing importance as both a destination and source of cross-border capital, with opportunities spanning energy transition, infrastructure, capital markets, strategic investments and international disputes.

Duane Morris & Selvam remains committed to helping clients pursue opportunities in India and across Asia through commercially focused, cross-border legal advice.

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.

Duane Morris & Selvam advises on Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Limited’s IPO

SINGAPORE, 15 September 2026 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP acted as the special international legal counsel to Anand Rathi Advisors Limited and Equirus Capital Limited in their capacity as the book running lead managers on recent sale of INR 17,000 million (US$ 178 million) of shares in Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Limited in an IPO in India and concurrent private placements outside India. The shares were listed on BSE and NSE on August 24, 2026.

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Duane Morris & Selvam Advises on ESDS Software Solution Limited’s IPO

SINGAPORE, 8 September 2026 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP acted as the international legal counsel to DAM Capital Advisors Limited and Systematix Corporate Services Limited in their capacity as the book running lead managers on the recent sale of ₹7,200 million (approximately US$76 million) of equity shares in ESDS Software Solution Limited in an IPO in India and concurrent private placements outside India. The shares were listed on BSE and NSE on September 4, 2026.

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Duane Morris & Selvam advises on Globus Spirits Limited’s QIP

SINGAPORE, 12 August 2026 — Duane Morris & Selvam LLP acted as the international legal counsel to Nuvama Wealth Management Limited in its capacity as the book running lead manager on the recent sale of INR 2,000 million (US$ 21 million) of shares in Globus Spirits Limited in a qualified institutions placement in India and concurrent private placements outside India, including in the United States.

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Duane Morris & Selvam Advises on Manorama Industries Limited ₹500 crore Qualified Institutions Placement

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.

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Seat Matters: Challenging A Tribunal’s Ruling On Jurisdiction

By Akshay Kishore and Mark Ng

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.

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Duane Morris & Selvam LLP Advises on Seven IPOs in Record Month for India Capital Markets

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.

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Duane Morris & Selvam Recognized at Legal Era Global Achievers Awards 2025 for Excellence in Cross-Border Practice and Sector Expertise

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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Duane Morris & Selvam Advises on All Time Plastics Limited’s IPO

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.

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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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