Formed in Singapore in 2011, Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is a strategic joint law venture between Singapore firm Selvam LLC and US firm Duane Morris LLP that enabled Selvam LLC to leverage its highly regarded corporate and disputes practices to strengthen Duane Morris’ capabilities and presence in Asia. Originally founded in Philadelphia in 1904, Duane Morris LLP has more than 900 lawyers globally across 30 offices.
Acting as a gateway to Asia, the Singapore office advises businesses ranging from individual entrepreneurs to multinational corporations seeking to invest in the Southeast Asia region. It also assists Singapore-based companies seeking entry into markets outside Asia. With offices in Asia including Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and Yangon, and with country-specific practice groups for China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Sri Lanka, Duane Morris & Selvam has the experience and intricate understanding of local customs and business practices needed to guide domestic and foreign companies seeking new opportunities across South and Southeast Asia.
Areas of Practices
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Commercial
- Dispute Resolution
- Energy, Projects & Infrastructure
- FinTech & Blockchain Technology
- International Arbitration
- Intellectual Property
- Investment Funds
- Labour & Employment
- Mediation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Client
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Real Estate
- Shipping
- Sports Law
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)