Duane Morris & Selvam is the first US firm to open in Myanmar in 2013. With an office in Yangon, the firm boasts a team of six partners and eight qualified lawyers. The firm holds the distinction of being the only foreign law firm to receive the Distinguished Service to Myanmar award from Myanmar’s attorney general.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a strong financial and corporate practice and a well-established project development practice. It is experienced in providing advice on matters including corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, market-entry, project development, and banking and finance.

Key clients

Notable clients include Korea Development Bank, Bank of China, ICBC Bank, the State Bank of India, Genesis, Iceberg Holdings, Young Investment Group, Shwe Minn Gan Financial, Eco Friendly Tower and Indraprastha Gas.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

The firm has been active in financial and corporate and project development work during the research cycle. It also advised on regulatory matters regarding projects, joint ventures and acquisitions for clients.

In staffing changes, managing director Krishna Ramachandra moved to Digital Insights Ventures in July 2022.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

Sembcorp Utilities’ $250 million financing.

Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

“Counsel is very astute in his commercial awareness. Ability to lay out a myriad of options for our consideration with realistic outcome scenarios laid out clearly.”

Priyank Srivastava

“He is candid with his opinion and can stand up for his advice when challenged by us. Able to provide alternative solutions as well.”