General Business Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Cambodia
Band 1
Email address
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+855 2321 0400About
Provided by DFDL
Our clients are major international and Asian foreign investors in Cambodia, including large foreign and Asian financial institutions. We have been involved in major projects in Cambodia including electricity projects, aviation, telecommunications, infrastructure projects and large real estate projects.
The services we offer during the investment phase include:
- Joint venture and other project documentation
- Distribution and commercial arrangements
- Residential, commercial and industrial real estate developments including leases, sale and purchase transactions, and title searches
- Land ownership and registration of title
- Infrastructure and energy production projects
- Requirements for business operations and project licenses, including banking licenses, factory licenses, and others
- Establishment of companies and other corporate forms, organizations and associations
- Restructuring and rescheduling of real-estate based lending, including debt restructuring.
- Finance leasing
- Aviation financing and leasing
- Capital markets advice
- Investment incentives regime
- Tax planning advice, identification of major tax issues that will affect an investment and strategies to minimize tax exposures
- Tax dispute assistance
- Free trade advisory
- Taxation, customs duties and import and exports matter advice
Chambers Review
As a well-regarded regional firm, DFDL is considered a go-to for Cambodian counsel by many international law firms and clients. The full-service firm offers guidance on acquisitions and corporate restructuring, as well as land use, securities, tax and project finance. The team also handles employment and commercial dispute resolution mandates. DFDL represents both Cambodian and foreign corporates, particularly in the energy, finance and real estate sectors. Clients include Royal Group, Domino's Pizza and Triodos Investment Management.
Work Highlights
- DFDL advised AirAsia on a joint venture with Sivilai Asia to launch a new airline named AirAsia Cambodia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DFDL brings a good understanding of local legal frameworks and market insights, which adds value to the execution of complex structures in transactions."
"They have the ability to handle and respond well to urgent requests, providing effective advice."
"DFDL brings a good understanding of local legal frameworks and market insights, which adds value to the execution of complex structures in transactions."
"They have the ability to handle and respond well to urgent requests, providing effective advice."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Robinson has forged a formidable reputation as one of the leading lawyers in Cambodia. His practice is focused on M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions.
"He is very switched on and has a strong sense of understanding of the business and legal framework. He is a team player and leads by example."
"Chris is a very strong commercial lawyer."
Martin Desautels is commended for providing robust support to clients in addition to his up-to-date knowledge and expertise. Based in Vietnam, he has a particular focus on energy and infrastructure projects.
Guillaume Massin covers a range of practice areas with a particular focus on real estate and construction matters. He is frequently sought out for project financing mandates in the energy and technology sectors.
"Guillaume is an excellent lawyer and leader. He is technical yet pragmatic and professional."
Clint O'Connell leads the firm's tax and customs practice in Phnom Penh. He advises Cambodian and international clients on tax matters linked to transactional and projects-related matters.
"He is a seasoned tax lawyer who has developed a good team over the years."
Tan Chuan How is a partner at DFDL in Singapore, with experience in the Cambodian legal market. He regularly advises foreign clients on banking and debt capital market mandates, as well as technology and corporate matters.
"We have had a very positive experience with Chuan How overall, in terms of service level, depth of understanding and commercial awareness."
Ranked Lawyers at
DFDL
Cambodia
Members
Provided by DFDL
Clint O' Connell
Head of Department
Seka Hep
Vansok Khem