Bun & Associates is well regarded for its strength in corporate transactions, energy, and infrastructure. The firm is particularly adept at steering clients through Cambodia’s complex merger control regime, securing approvals for high-profile M&A deals in the oil, gas, and renewables sectors. Its banking and finance practice also stands out for advising on fintech, ESG financing, and large-scale infrastructure projects. The team is co-chaired by Youdy Bun and Sin Sokanha, the latter noted for her active role across major corporate and M&A mandates. Fellow co-chair Borapyn Py is a recognised authority on contentious and non-contentious tax matters.
Leading firms in Cambodia
Bun & Associates
Praxisleiter:
Youdy Bun; Sokanha Sin; Borapyn Py
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rothna Ngorn; Daraboth Kim; Sopunnka
Kernmandanten
CIMB Bank Plc
Heineken
Swire Coca-Cola Limited
Belmond Limited
Go24 Ltd
The Japan International Cooperation Agency
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
Lagardère Group
APL Logistics Co Ltd
Kasikorn Bank
Chip Mong Group
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- Acting on Transactions between Swire Coca-Cola and ThaiNamthip to form a strategic bottling alliance.
- Acted as sole counsel for both parties in relation to Grab Inc acquiring 100% ownership over a major competitor.
- Advised on the global separation of a leading FMCG company’s ice cream business.
DFDL
DFDL is a full-service practice that provides comprehensive advice across tax, corporate, M&A, banking, capital markets and real estate law. The team is regularly engaged on cross-border mandates, high-value transactions, energy transition projects and complex disputes. Managing director Clint O’Connell is recognised for his tax expertise, while Guillaume Massin has a strong track record in foreign direct investment, real estate and construction. Chris Robinson specialises in corporate and commercial matters, with particular experience acting for private equity and venture capital funds.
Praxisleiter:
Clint O’Connell
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Guillaume Massin; Chris Robinson; Nearirath Sreng; Chuan How Tan
Referenzen
‚One of the two firms we recommend as primary contacts for the Cambodian market.’
‘A long-standing presence in Cambodia, delivering professional, high-quality, and commercial advice. The mix of Cambodian and foreign lawyers ensures oversight and an international perspective in the advice provided.’
‘We have engaged the team on e-commerce and digital trade matters in the development sector.’
Kernmandanten
Royal Group
International Finance Corporation
Go24
Asian Development Bank
Mekong Capital
Radisson Hotel Group
Blue Circle
SPHP Cambodia
GuarantCo Ltd.
Perseus Aviation
Pursat Special Economic Zone Co., Ltd
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- Acted as local counsel to IFC, FMO, Advans S.A. Sicar, La Fayette Participations and Botta Plc on Taiwan’s Bank Sinopac’s USD 550m acquisition of Amret MFI.
- Advised Royal Group on its landmark LNG terminal and gas-to-power project in Cambodia, involving an investment of approximately USD 1.342bn.
- Advised the sellers on Grab Inc.’s acquisition of Go24 Pte. Ltd., operator of Nham24, Cambodia’s leading food delivery and e-commerce platform.
Rajah & Tann Sok & Heng Law Office
Rajah & Tann Sok & Heng Law Office advises on a broad range of regulatory and transactional matters, with particular expertise in emerging frameworks such as data protection, cybersecurity and fintech. The group is also active in banking and finance, regularly assisting major financial institutions with high-value financings and compliance issues. Practice head Chhay Heng handles mergers and acquisitions, competition, trade and real estate development, while Sophonnora Tiv is recognised for his capital markets expertise and deep understanding of the gaming and insurance sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Heng Chhay
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tiv Sophonnora
Kernmandanten
Sanofi-Aventis Maroc
RHB Bank Berhad
SBI Holdings Inc.
Advanced Bank of Asia Limited
Changi Airport Planners and Engineers
CROWN Beverage Cans
Lazada Group S.A
Crocs Singapore Pte Ltd
Black & Veatch
Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised RHB Bank Berhad and RHB Bank on a complex Singapore-Cambodia cross-border financing involving mixed law securities, including Cambodian hypothecs over a multi-title luxury hotel site in Phnom Penh.
- Acted for SBI on its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Ly Hour Insurance Plc., one of Cambodia’s top general insurers.
- Acted for Sanofi-Aventis Maroc in relation to Sanofi Foreign Participations B.V.’s proposed investment in PillTech Solutions Pte. Ltd.
Anant Law Firm
Advising clients from the infrastructure, agribusiness, insurance, energy and project finance sectors, the Phnom Penh-based practice of Anant Law Firm leverages considerable experience in regulatory, compliance and transactional matters, with deep expertise concerning cross-border mandates in Southeast Asia and beyond. The team is jointly headed by its senior partners, which includes agribusiness and energy expert Sophealeak Ing. Tongkin Huoy and Ratana Nem advise on real estate, transactional and disputes matters, while Antoine Fontaine brings distinct tax, corporate and insurance expertise. All named lawyers hold key leadership roles within the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Sophealeak Ing; Antoine Fontaine; Tongkin Huoy; Ratana Nem
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Sok Siphana Sethalay in association with Kinstellar Southeast Asia
Born out of the merger between Sok Siphana & Associates and Sethalay Law Office, Sok Siphana Sethalay in association with Kinstellar Southeast Asia advises a diverse client roster, from multinational corporations to emerging local enterprises. The practice's broad expertise spans dispute resolution, intellectual property, corporate and commercial matters, and employment law. Leading the team is Daron Wong, who has notable expertise in project work, while Vanseka SOK focuses on finance, commercial law and arbitration. Matthew Rendall is also a key member of the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Daron Wong
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthew Rendall; Vanseka Sok
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Tilleke & Gibbins (Cambodia) Ltd.
Phnom Penh-based Tilleke & Gibbins (Cambodia) Ltd. provides a full-service platform for multinational clients, with particular strength in market entry transactions. The firm is highly regarded for its intellectual property practice, especially with regard to enforcement litigation. Jay Cohen leads the team, who oversees a broad practice encompassing banking and finance, corporate/M&A, and project development. Senior associate David Mol is recommended for his work on due diligence, company formation, and licensing matters.
Praxisleiter:
Jay Cohen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Mol
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‘Absolutely professional, responsive, knowledgeable, service-oriented, and fully up to speed on all local and regional legal information.’
‘Jay Cohen and his team of international and local personnel are amongst the best in the business. Always courteous and responsive, and no information is given until fully researched, checked and considered. It is a pleasure to deal with Jay and this firm at all times.’
Kernmandanten
Advanced Bank of Asia Limited
Baramey Production
CIA FIRST International School
Meta
Palladium
Pfizer
Red Bull
Oji Holdings Corporation
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising a major technology company on Employee Stock purchase plan and acquisition of a local delivery company in Cambodia.
- Advised Oji Holdings Corporation on competition law matters related to its acquisition of Walki Group, facilitated by Bird & Bird.
- Successfully advised Baramey Production in an innovative Cambodian brand ambassadorship for one of Cambodia’s most popular pop stars.
VDB Loi
Operating in a range of M&A, corporate, project finance and securities mandates, the Phnom Penh-based offering at VDB Loi in Cambodia fields a breadth of expertise in regulatory, corporate and tax-related matters. The team is retained for various local and cross-border mandates. Practice head Mariza Ung is a key member of the team, noted for her expertise in commercial and regulatory mandates, including transactions in the financial, energy and manufacturing sectors. Edwin Vanderbruggen is also recommended, particularly regarding his expertise in managing complex energy and infrastructure mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Mariza Ung
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Edwin Vanderbruggen; Tharo Sophorn
Referenzen
‚Outstanding expertise and unwavering support.‘
Kernmandanten
Asian Development Bank
The Blue Circle
Cambrew
Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development
Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility
Food Panda
Green Sustainable Ventures
Hattha Bank Plc.
MayBank
Misca Advisors
Newrest Kas
Rebel Group
RHB Bank
Trina Solar
Village Waters International
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- Advised the guarantor, CGIF, on a successful corporate bond issuance on the Cambodian Stock Exchange for solar developer SchneiTec.
- Advising ADB on a national study of solar capacity and battery storage.
- Engaged by CAPRED to provide technical assistance and strategic support to the Cambodian government in developing financing and operational plans for the creation and operation of a Water Development Fund.