Bun & Associates maintains a diverse range of practices across the Cambodian market. The group regularly advises on a wide variety of projects involving energy generation and transmission, infrastructure, telecoms, oil & gas and manufacturing, with the team displaying deep bench strength in commercial real estate and construction matters. The firm’s healthcare practice is regularly involved in major transactions within the sector and assisted the country’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization in drafting new legislation pertaining to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Noted for his dispute resolution practice, Youdy Bun frequently advises on transactions, high-profile disputes and legislative drafting.

DFDL utilises its sizeable Cambodia office to assist its clients with matters across a broad range of sectors, including banking and finance, real estate, and energy and projects. The firm leverages its international network to act as both lead and local counsel, standing out for its strength in handling tax-related matters. Chris Robinson, as head of the corporate and commercial practice, has experience advising private equity funds, multinational corporations and financial institutions on a plethora of corporate matters. Guillaume Massin’s maintains a broad practice, advising on corporate and commercial transactions, dispute resolution, real estate and infrastructure. Clint O’Connell  heads the firm’s tax practice, and has vast experience in advising on the tax elements of business transactions. In November 2022, Chuan How Tan departed the firm for Mishcon de Reya LLP.

Rajah & Tann Sok & Heng Law Office is adept in advising clients on complex and high-value corporate and commercial matters, with particular emphasis on cross-border transactions and M&A. The group notably advised Coca Cola on its USD 1bn disposal of its bottling operations in Cambodia and Vietnam. The firm is also noted for its active capital markets and banking & finance practices. Managing partner Chhay Heng frequently advises local and multinational corporations on M&A, real estate developments, and insolvency related matters. Sophonnora Tiv heads the firm’s capital markets practice whilst Sotheary Hout heads the corporate and commercial practice.

SOK SIPHANA & ASSOCIATES regularly advises the government on foreign affairs and multi-lateral trade issues, in addition to reforms which enabled ridesharing services like Uber to enter the Cambodian market. The group houses a broad variety of practices, including international trade, labour and employement, and banking and finance. Siphana Sok regularly acts for both foreign and local investors in matters concerning international trade and market expansion within Cambodia. Managing partner Matthew Rendal is adept at acting for real estate investors, while Daron Wong, head of the business and transactions practice, is also noted for his deep knowledge of cross-border M&A and corporate restructuring issues.

Tilleke & Gibbins (Cambodia) Ltd. exhibits deep bench strength across a broad range of matters, regularly assisting multinationals with market entry, joint ventures, and franchising related issues. The group is also noted for its deep expertise in IP, particularly in relation to prosecution and enforcement. Jay Cohen has broad knowledge spanning a range of areas, including banking and finance and project development. At the associate level, Nitikar Nith represents a wide variety of corporate clients, from start-ups to multinational companies, in arbitrations and disputes. Associate David Mol is noted for his broad expertise in foreign direct investment and licensing issues.

VDB Loi is known for its broad tax expertise, often advising on both the tax and regulatory aspects of major transactions. The team is noted for its broad capabilities in handling cross-border work, including project and acquisition financings. The team is led by Edith Xingfei Ruan and Mariza Ung, who is well-known for assisting clients with the commercial aspects of solar power projects. Edwin Vanderbruggen has a great deal of experience on handling M&A within the telecoms sector.

Known for providing ‘very sound and balanced’ advice, the team at ATHIPA Attorneys regularly assists Cambodian investors looking to expand their business. Charles Amar , who heads the practice is well-known for his specialism in real estate matters, often assisting clients with project development, construction, and asset management issues within the hospitality industry. The firm also advises on financing and securities matters.

Led by director and senior trademark attorney Daniel Greif in Thailand, and Hau Nguyen (based in Vietnam), the ‘very passionate’ team at S&O IP Cambodia leverages its network across Southeast Asia, and Eurasia to assists with the full range of IP matters, from cybersquatting and online infringements to patent and trademark enforcement and prosecution. Based in Cambodia, senior associate Sereyratha Chan regularly advises brand owners on enforcement issues concerning infringements and counterfeits.