Corporate & Commercial
Our Corporate and Commercial Practice Group is dedicated to delivering top-tier legal services to both local and international clients navigating the intricate landscape of business operations in Cambodia. Leveraging our extensive experience and strong relationships with key government authorities, such as the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and Ministry of Commerce (MOC), we ensure a seamless and efficient process when assisting clients with regulatory filings and staying up-to-date of any changes in the law and regulations.
We specialize in providing comprehensive legal advice on business formation, covering everything from initial investment approvals to the registration of Private and Public Limited Companies. Our team is well-versed in managing all aspects of corporate changes, including share transfer, capital increases, changes of the Board of Directors, and amendments to Articles of Incorporation (AOI). Furthermore, we provide expert guidance in drafting and negotiating shareholder and joint venture agreements, ensuring that your business structure is robust, compliant, and legally sound.
Our practice is firmly committed to guiding clients through the dynamic regulatory landscape of Cambodia, ensuring that businesses operate smoothly while meeting all legal obligations. We support clients at every stage of their corporate journey—from incorporation to regulatory compliance, as well as strategic restructuring and beyond.
Our expertise extends to the following areas:
- Share Transfer: Facilitating the seamless transfer of shares in compliance with Cambodian law.
- Capital Increase: Advising on the legal procedures and implications of capital increments for businesses.
- Change of Board of Directors/Members: Assisting with the legal processes pertaining to changing the Board of Directors.
- Incorporation of Entities: Providing full-service support for business registration, whether for Private or Public Limited Companies.
- License and Approvals Renewal: Managing the timely renewal of business licenses and obtaining necessary governmental approvals.
- Qualified Investment Project (QIP) Filings: Assisting clients in filing for QIP status with the CDC.
- Legal Due Diligence: Conducting thorough legal due diligence to assess potential risks and ensure informed decision-making.
- Drafting Shareholders’ Agreements and Other Corporate Documents: Crafting essential documents such as Shareholders’ Agreements, Share Sale and Purchase Agreements, and AOI.
- De-registration of Entities: Managing the legal process of de-registering entities in Cambodia.
Mustafa Kocadag
Senior Partner
Head of Corporate & Commercial
Prior to joining HBS LAW, Mr. KOCADAĞ served as an associate and partner for various firms in the Netherlands, Lao PDR and Indonesia.
Lyhout Yin
Partner
Head of Corporate & Commercial
Mr. YIN handles a broad range of corporate matters including incorporation of companies, change of company’s shareholder and director, increase of capital of the company, change of the company’s address and so on with the Council for the Development of the Cambodia, Ministry of Commerce and General Department of Taxation.
Sadao Matsubara
Senior Consultant
Head of Corporate & Commercial
Sadao worked as a public prosecutor of Japan from 1996 to 2014. He was also a professor of the International Cooperation Department, Research and Training Institute, Justice Ministry of Japan from 2010 to 2012.
Ruwan Hulugalle
Senior Consultant
Prior to joining HBS LAW, Ruwan Hulugalle worked in Cambodia on a range of issues in the public and private sectors including as a private consultant, as an academic, and as a commercial advisor for the U.S. Department of State.
Channy Hak
Senior Tax Associate
Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Mrs. Hak Channy has been working in the tax sector for almost 11 years. She has been with HBS LAW since 2014. During her employment with HBS LAW, she has led a lot of work on tax matters regarding registration, de-registration, share transfer, tax audit and other work with the General Department of Taxation (“GDT”).
Seang Meng Leang
Attorney-at-Law
Seang Meng is an Attorney-at-Law, admitted to the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia. He holds a diverse range of qualifications and licenses, including being a licensed trademark agent, a licensed customs broker and a qualified professional in the securities and trust sector.
Peakdey Hieng
Attorney-at-Law
Ms. Hieng started her employment at HBS LAW in 2015, supporting the firm with regards to an extensive range of matters. She is a member of the General Corporate and Investment, Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution and Litigation Practice Groups.
Tith Sopheap Ly
Associate
Ms. Ly obtained an LLM from Nagoya University, Japan, under the Japanese-MEXT scholarship program. Her specialization is labor law and industrial relations.
Related Publications
Legal Brief July 2019: Creating a Will.
Deal Lists
- Advising a prominent mall operator on regulatory compliance issues, ensuring their operations adhered to local legal requirements.
- Assisting a leading international insurance company with the complex transfer of shares, ensuring compliance with the fast-changing local regulations.
- Supporting the market entry of one of the largest freight forwarding companies in Cambodia, handling business registration and related legal processes.
- Facilitating the renewal of relevant licenses for Cambodia’s leading company, operating through the digital platform by using a smartphone app, while also providing support for regular restructuring of their Board of Directors.
- Assisting one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency companies in the dissolution of their entity in Cambodia, ensuring a legally sound and compliant process.