Daniel Soo is a director in Selvam LLC’s Litigation and Arbitration department, and also heads Selvam LLC’s Insolvency and Restructuring Practice. He is a commercial litigation and international arbitration lawyer who advises and acts for clients in wide range of commercial matters.
A seasoned litigator with over two decades of experience, Mr. Soo has successfully led several complex and high stakes cases including appeals, trials and applications before the Court of Appeal, the Singapore High Court, and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.
He has advised debtors, creditors and insolvency practitioners on all aspects of debt restructuring and insolvency and in all forms of schemes of arrangement and company voluntary arrangements.
Mr. Soo’s clients include large multinational corporations and private equity funds from South Korea, China, India and the Asia Pacific region, as well as start-ups and individuals from a range of industries. In addition, Mr. Soo advises his clients on a range of non-contentious matters, including internal investigations for listed companies, cross-border partnerships, FinTech and IP matters, licensing agreements, and all aspects of employment law.
Mr. Soo has been recognized as a Notable Practitioner in the IFLR1000 Asia Pacific 2024 and 2025 under the Restructuring and Insolvency category, reflecting his reputation as a leading lawyer in his field. He is highly regarded by his clients, who praise his "personal attention, pragmatic approach, accessibility at short notice, and competence," as well as the "very good and detailed" quality of his work.
Mr. Soo graduated with Honours (2nd Upper) from the National University of Singapore Law School, where he was placed on the Overall Dean’s List. Prior to joining Selvam LLC, he practiced for ten years in one of Singapore’s top dispute resolution firm, where he trained and worked with senior counsel.
He is fluent in English and Mandarin.