Corporate Commercial

As external legal advisers to publicly listed companies, multinationals as well as small and medium-sized companies, our full service corporate practice has the necessary sophistication and resources to allow us to be efficient and responsive to our clients’ needs. These advantages allow us to offer our clients custom legal solutions and professional project management in a uniquely efficient and cost-sensitive manner, regardless of whether we are functioning as sole legal counsel for companies or working together with in-house legal departments to provide critical advice on complex legal issues.

Dispute Resolution

Our Dispute Resolution practice offers comprehensive expertise across a wide range of contentious matters. We represent clients in litigation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and mediation, with a strong focus on general commercial disputes, construction, and white collar crimes, including anti-bribery matters.

From the initial stages of a case to the final resolution of formal proceedings, our experienced lawyers are adept in all aspects of dispute resolution. Known for our depth and breadth, we handle both domestic and international disputes in the following areas:

· Commercial litigation
· International arbitration
· Insurance & reinsurance disputes
· Employment disputes
· International trade
· Construction disputes
· Banking & finance disputes
· Securities litigation
· Defamation Claims
· Trade secrets & intellectual property litigation
· White collar criminal defense

Private Client Services

Our Private Client Services practice of member firm Selvam LLC has substantial experience advising and representing local and foreign clients in a wide array of matrimonial and estate-related matters. Our expertise includes acting for clients at mediations and various court levels in divorce, guardianship, relocation, maintenance, adoption and contested estate administration applications. We seek to provide commercially sensible and cost-effective advice and representation, whilst appreciating and guiding our clientele through the emotive aspects of such matters. We also provide services in respect of wills, probate and administration, and conveyancing.

Corporate Secretariat

Selvam LLC established DMS Corporate Services Pte. Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary that works closely with the firm to offer corporate secretarial and advisory services. DMS Corporate Services also holds an Employment Agency License. Our experienced company secretaries have decades of experience helping companies with their incorporation, statutory duties and administrative activities. They can advise on the latest changes to ensure your company remains compliant.

DMS Corporate Services Pte. Ltd. offers assistance with:
· Pre-incorporation advice and choice of entity
· Acting as Company Secretary
· Incorporation / registration of businesses
· Preparation of board resolutions
· Advising on corporate governance issues
· Assisting clients with understanding and compliance with local regulations
· Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and procedures
· Safekeeping, updating, and maintaining registers, minutes book, and other
statutory records of the company
· Advice and implementation of any changes to company structure
· Shelf company acquisition (local and offshore)
· Visa applications/employment passes (EPs)
· Appointment of nominee directors
· Changing directors or shareholders
· Compliance with the Stock Exchange Securities Trading Limited Listing Rules

In Singapore, Duane Morris Singapore LLP and Selvam LLC operate a Joint Law Venture serving clients throughout Asia, Duane Morris & Selvam LLP, pursuant to Licence 2/2010 granted by the Attorney General of Singapore. Selvam LLC lawyers may provide services to clients of Duane Morris & Selvam under secondment from Selvam LLC pursuant to Licence 2/2010.