Bun & Associates is one of the preeminent domestic law firms and is recognised for its multidisciplinary practice. As the largest full-service law firm in Cambodia, Bun & Associates is highly capable of handling time-sensitive and complex cases. The firm is best known for its cross-sector related activities. Key contacts include Youdy Bun, Sokanha Sin and Borapyn Py.
Client feedback
“Provides accurate recommendations.” – Intellectual property
Seng Puthkarona
“Quick to respond.”
Work highlights
Advised Orchid Koh Pich on Project Iris, one of the largest M&A deals made in the healthcare sector in Cambodia.
With the opening of its Phnom Penh office dating back to 1995, DFDL is one of the oldest foreign legal and tax advisory firms in Cambodia. It provides a full range of legal, tax and advisory services to local and foreign investors operating in Cambodia. The firm is active in banking and finance, capital markets and corporate and M&A work, and it continues to have a strong presence in the Cambodian market. Key contacts include Guillaume Massin, Seka Hep, Clint O’Connell and Chris Robinson.
Client feedback
“Responsive, sets a good price and has the ability to navigate through complex legislative landscapes.” – Labour and employment
Julie Keo
“Responsive, adaptable, flexible and reliable.”
Work highlights
Advised PRASAC on its merger with Kookmin Bank Cambodia.
Advised a client on its acquisition of a majority stake in a global logistics business headquartered in Austria.
SOK SIPHANA & ASSOCIATES is a household name in Cambodia’s legal market with offices in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The firm, which is now independent, was previously the Cambodian member of the ZICO Law network before being absorbed by KPMG Legal in 2023. Matthew Rendall, Mealy Khieu and Daron Wong are key figures.
Client feedback
“SOK SIPHANA & ASSOCIATES always provides the best of services with high professionalism. The information provided is always clear and concise.” – Corporate and M&A
“SOK SIPHANA & ASSOCIATES displays great understanding and attentiveness, continuously working for win-win outcomes. Their thorough approach ensures that jobs are completed perfectly, demonstrating their high level of proficiency and commitment to producing excellent outcomes.” –Dispute resolution
“They can articulate complex legal jargon in understandable language. They also have a strong sense of ethics and comply with the law.” – Real estate
“This company provides services with honesty and respect for customer compliance. Customers can always rely on them and are advised in an appropriate manner.” – Regulatory
“They provided timely feedback and a very good service to complete our product registration in Cambodia.” – Regulatory
Mealy Khieu
“She is a leader in her profession, with an abundance of knowledge and a remarkable capacity to listen attentively. Her sincere generosity, which makes her an impartial support in any situation, only comes close to matching her well-earned reputation. Aside from her professional expertise, Mealy excels at developing great relationships and creating a warm, welcoming environment wherever she goes.”
Piseth Panha
“He always provides service with honesty, trust, reliable information and specific timeline.”
“When customers have problems, he listens and helps to recommend solutions.”
“Good communication and problem-solving skills.”
Work highlights
Advised a client on the financing of a three-tower multi-purpose development.
Assisted a major international Chinese material supply group on its internal refinancing of two garment operations.
The Phnom Penh office of regional firm Tilleke & Gibbins has a particularly strong reputation in the corporate and intellectual property spaces. The firm is widely recognised and trusted by a diverse range of local and multinational companies to advise on all aspects of market entry and operations in frontier and emerging jurisdictions. Under the leadership of Jay Cohen, Tilleke & Gibbins’ 16-person team focuses especially on commercial transactions, labour and employment, and key regulatory matters for highly regulated industries such as banking and finance and energy. Partner and director Cohen is the main contact. Michelle Ray-Jones was promoted to partner in 2023.
Client feedback
“Highly communicative and short response time.” – Competition/antitrust
“Prompt, responsive and commercially aware. They offer practical advice which considers the complex commercial environment.” – Regulatory
“Proactive, timely and thorough.” – Regulatory
Jay Cohen
“Jay has been very responsive during the entire process and has handled all questions diligently.”
David Mol
“Prompt, responsive and very commercially aware. Offers practical solutions and is transparent about the work needed to be done. Helpful in working together with the in-house team to manage the budget.”
“Proactive and responsive.”
Work highlights
Acted for CIA First International School on a noteworthy bond issuance on the Cambodia Securities Exchange.
Advising Amazon Web Services on reviewing templates for obtaining consent from users and potential customers in Cambodia.
VDB Loi is a leading law firm in Cambodia with particular expertise in energy and infrastructure, real estate and tax. The firm’s strengths lie in representing clients in cross-border transactions, particularly in the financing, corporate and project development areas. Edwin Vanderbruggen and Mariza Ung are key partners.
Work highlights
Advised CGIF on a successful corporate bond issuance on the Cambodian stock exchange.
Assisted Green Sustainable Ventures on the first-of-its-kind green bond issuance in Cambodia.
