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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抓住墨西哥近岸外包的黄金机会!
曾有一任墨西哥总统说过这样一句名言:“可怜的墨西哥,离上帝这么远,离美国这么近。” 当然,他当时并不知道,这种天然的比邻关系会有一天给墨西哥的经济带来机会。 Continue reading “抓住墨西哥近岸外包的黄金机会!”
Duane Morris & Selvam Advises on Two of the India Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year 2022
SINGAPORE, 25 March 2023―Duane Morris & Selvam LLP advised on two of the India Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year 2022: Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) initial public offering, which is the largest IPO ever in India, and DreamFolks Limited’s IPO. Continue reading “Duane Morris & Selvam Advises on Two of the India Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year 2022”
解读新加坡更新版全球投资者计划(GIP)
新加坡的全球投资者计划(以下简称“GIP”)是由新加坡经济发展局(以下简称“EDB”)推出的一项永久居留权计划,旨在鼓励高净值个人和企业家在新加坡进行投资。该计划为有愿意投资大量资金的合格申请人提供了获得新加坡永久居留权的快速路径。
在EDB最近的一份公告中,该计划将在今年3月发生一些变化。此次调整是为了更好地筛选并吸引有能力为新加坡带来重大经济影响的投资者,同时使他们在新加坡扎根。希望高净值外国投资能更积极地参与到新加坡的经济活动中,共同推动当地的经济增长。
设立家族办公室的5大常见Q&A
近些年,家族办公室(Family Office,简称“家办”)这个概念逐渐兴起并受到大众的关注,申请家办的客户大增。根据新加坡联合早报2022年10月8日的报道,新加坡金融管理局待批的家族理财申请就多达600家,如果全部获批,引进新加坡的资金保守估计达120亿元。
那么家办究竟是怎样的一个机构,它有什么功能?家办应该设立在哪里?在新加坡设立家办有什么优势?就上述常见的问题,本所的合伙人于岚女士给出了专业的解答。 Continue reading “设立家族办公室的5大常见Q&A”
The Complex Commercial Litigation Law Review: Singapore
OVERVIEW
Contract law in Singapore is rooted in English common law. Following Singapore’s independence, Parliament chose not to codify the law on contract, although certain English statutes relating to specific areas of contract law were incorporated into Singapore law, including the Misrepresentation Act, Unfair Contract Terms Act, and the Sale of Goods Act. Accordingly, developments in the law of contract in Singapore have been led by the court.
Historically, decisions in the courts of England, Wales, Australia and other Commonwealth jurisdictions have been persuasive. Over the past two decades, Singapore courts have developed their own unique jurisprudence and may be considered as a global thought leader, particularly in the area of contract law.
Developments in contract law in Singapore mirror the nation-state’s business-friendly emphasis on freedom of contract, clarity and certainty of enforcement, particularly across borders.
In a further move to increase the sophistication of its jurisprudence and expand the scope for the export of Singapore law, Singapore has also established the Singapore International Commercial Court, which offers a panel of international judges, the possibility of foreign legal representation, and limits to the right of appeal to Singapore’s apex court.
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Selvam LLC Welcomes Director Jerald Foo to Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group
Singapore, 14 November 2022―Jerald Foo has joined Selvam LLC as a Director in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at its Singapore office. Jerald focuses his practice on commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation, having significant experience with complex commercial disputes both as a practitioner in a leading international law firm and as a former judicial officer.
The Appointment of Daniel Soo as the Head of Selvam LLC’s Restructuring and Insolvency Group
SINGAPORE, 14 October 2022 ― Selvam LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Soo as the head of its Restructuring and Insolvency Group. Soo will continue as a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group.