General Business Law - Cambodia
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
DFDL is a well-regarded regional firm and is considered a go-to for Cambodian counsel by many international law firms and clients. This 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.
Strengths
DFDL provides timely responses and strong business acumen, in addition to solid legal analysis.
Work Highlights
DFDL advised the Royal Group on its LNG terminal and gas-to-power projects in Cambodia, involving a total investment of USD1.34 billion.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.
Chris Robinson is high calibre.
Guillaume Massin covers a range of practice areas with a particular focus on real estate and construction. He is frequently sought out for project financing mandates in the energy and technology sectors.
Guillaume Massin is a good guy and a knowledgeable lawyer.
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.
I’m a fan of Clint’s work in tax especially; he’s a standout.
Seka Hep is a partner at DFDL's Phnom Penh office, with an established corporate and real estate practice.
Seka is a very energetic and competent lawyer.
Vansok Khem heads the firm's corporate practice and is well placed to advise clients on corporate structuring, capital markets and cross-border M&A.
Vansok is very experienced.
