Selvam is a boutique law firm with a litigation and arbitration practice that specialises in commercial and transaction, construction and family matters. It is experienced in cross-border disputes that rope in the expertise of its Duane Morris network offices in Shanghai, Vietnam, Myanmar and New York. The Selvam litigators act in local and international cases in the Singapore courts and are experienced in handling international commercial arbitrations under the major international arbitration conventions and rule systems, such as the SIAC and ICC rules. The firm has a strong reputation for contentious construction matters, where it acts for Korean and Japanese construction companies. It is also active in the oil and gas industry, with its international disputes practice covering Vietnam, Myanmar and Mexico. The Selvam team are experienced in mediation advocacy.
Sarbjit Singh Chopra is a key name in the firm’s dispute resolution team, with expertise in commercial disputes, international arbitration, construction and family law. Other active lawyers to note include insolvency specialist Daniel Soo, Ramiro Rodriguez, and Priyank Srivastava.
Hyundai Corporation Singapore enlisted the Selvam team for its claim in the Singapore High Court against a domestic metal trading company. This cross-border case involved fraud and conspiracy to defraud. The team was triumphant for its client, obtaining a partial judgement against the trading firm and successfully applying to wind it up. In another high-profile case, the firm assisted the Korea Development Bank as a creditor of vessels in the liquidation and judicial management of Xihe Holdings, their eight share purchase vehicles and Ocean Tankers. This was a highly complex matter that required large scale multi-party negotiations. The team was also busy defending two Korean individuals in relation to a dispute involving non-compete clauses.
Client feedback
"Their lawyers are highly competent and effective. They relate well to and are comprehensive in their advice to clients. " – Commercial and transactions
"They are responsive to questions and have expertise in litigation in Singaporean civil court." – Commercial and transactions
"Very detailed in all their paperwork and arguments." – Family and matrimonial
Cumara Kamalacumar
"Follows instructions well and is thoughtful in litigation strategy and analysis."
Leonard Loh
"Leonard is an all-rounded lawyer. He is knowledgeable and has strong advocacy skills. "
