Capital Markets: International - Singapore
What the team is known for
Duane Morris & Selvam has a well-regarded equity capital markets practice based in Singapore. The firm has a notable focus on issuances connected to India as well as handling listings arising in Indonesia. The team is experienced in representing issuers in IPOs and QIPs. IIFL Securities, SBI Capital Markets and Axis Capital are notable clients of the law firm.
Foreign desks
Jamie Benson leads the Singapore practice at Duane Morris & Selvam, which regularly advises financiers and issuers on IPOs and rights issues in India. The team represented ICICI Securities in its role as the lead manager on the proposed rights issue of shares in Capri Global.
Strengths
"I think their strength is sector experience. They're active in the financing and capital market and seem to have that sector knowledge inbanking."
Work highlights
Duane Morris & Selvam acted as the international counsel to Ambit as the lead manager for Wockhardt's rights issue of equity shares in India and the USA.
Notable practitioners
Jamie Benson is recognised for his expertise in this space, especially handling equity issuances focused on India. "Jamie is practical, solutions-orientated, quick to get to the point and doesn't create unnecessary issues."
