SINGAPORE, 16 June 2025 – We are pleased to announce that Akshay Kishore has joined Duane Morris & Selvam LLP as a Director and Head of the India Dispute Resolution Practice.
Akshay is dual-qualified in India and the UK and brings extensive international experience in cross-border commercial disputes. He has advised clients in high-stakes arbitrations, mediations, adjudications, and regulatory investigations, including anti-bribery and corruption matters.
His sector focus includes infrastructure, construction, energy and mining, pharmaceuticals, shipping, telecoms, and cross-border investments. He has acted under major arbitration rules such as SIAC, ICC, LCIA, DIAC, MCIA, and UNCITRAL.
Akshay is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and is listed on SIAC’s reserve panel of arbitrators. He also serves on the Steering Committee of the Legal Services Interest Group at the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.
“We are pleased to welcome Akshay to our team. Akshay’s sector expertise and focus on India-related disputes will further strengthen our regional offering and reinforce our commitment to cross-border dispute resolution,” said Leon Yee, chairman of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP.
“Akshay’s deep understanding of complex cross-border arbitration matters perfectly complements our existing strengths,” said Sarbjit Singh, Head of Dispute Resolution. ”His arrival will create strong synergies with our India Practice Group, currently headed by Jamie Benson and Priyank Srivastava, and help build a truly integrated, market-leading team.”
“Akshay’s strong arbitration credentials will greatly enhance our team as we grow our cross-border dispute resolution practice and strengthen our leadership in the region,” said Ramiro Rodriguez, Head of International Arbitration.
With Akshay’s addition, Duane Morris & Selvam continues to expand its capabilities to serve clients across Asia and beyond in high-value, cross-border matters. The firm looks forward to the value and leadership he will bring to both the firm and its clients.
About Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is the joint law venture between Duane Morris LLP and Selvam LLC, with its headquarters in Singapore. By way of its global platform and extensive range of legal services, the firm helps companies conduct business in and out of Asia, the United States, Latin America, the United Kingdom and beyond. In addition to the excellent skills of its lawyers, clients benefit from the cultural fluency and key relationships that the firm has developed over many years of practising law throughout the region. The firm has a presence in the key markets of Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Yangon, as well as an office in Shanghai. Supporting these regional offices, the firm operates a series of country desks for India, Indonesia, Korea and Japan. It is regularly ranked among the region’s leading law firms by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and IFLR1000.
