As an exit strategy for sellers or an investment opportunity for buyers, shareholders in a company may sell their shares to existing shareholders or third parties. These transactions, executed through private arrangements, must comply with the Cambodian law. Depending on whether we act for the seller or buyer, our services include:

💡 conducting legal due diligence on the target company to identify risks and liabilities.

💡 adivising on legal matters related to the share sale and purchase.

💡 drafting and negotiating share sale and purchase agreements.

💡 assisting with the registration and notification of the share transfer with the relevant authorities.

💡 providing support during completion and post-completion phases of the share transfer.

We have seen more companies considering listing on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), while others with Cambodian operations or Cambodian companies are pursuing IPOs on international stock exchanges. We provide comprehensive legal support to issuers and underwriters, including:

💡 conducting legal due diligence on issuers, reviewing corporate documents, licenses, and agreements to verify legal compliance and identify any non-compliance.

💡 assisting issuers in resolving non-compliance issues.

💡 supporting underwriters by reviewing legal due diligence reports on issuers.

💡 reviewing or drafting prospectus as required by regulators.

💡 providing ongoing support to ensure issuers maintain compliance with legal requirements.

Business acquisitions allow companies to expand operations, enter new markets, or increase market share quickly. Here’s how we provide tailored support throughout these transactions:

💡 conducting legal due diligence on target assets to identify risks and liabilities.

💡 drafting documents and agreements specific to the assets being transferred.

💡 assisting with the registration of the asset transfers, where required.

A joint venture (JV) is a collaborative business arrangement where two or more parties pool resources to achieve a shared goal or operate a specific project, often through a joint venture company (JVCo). Here’s how we assist:

💡 advising parties on the structure of the JV and ensuring compliance with Cambodian law.

💡 drafting key documents, such as memorandums of understanding (MOUs), joint venture agreements, and shareholders agreements, to clearly define the rights and responsibilities of the parties.

💡 assisting with the incorporation and setup of the JVCo.

Corporate restructuring and reorganization may be necessary to enhance a company’s financial health, operational efficiency, or internal structure, ultimately driving better profitability and performance. Here’s how we assist:

💡 advising on the relevant Cambodian law related to such restructuring or reorganisation.

💡 conducting reviews of material contracts and licences to identify necessary consents required for the restructuring process.

💡 drafting required documents and assisting with the registration of the restructuring with relevant authorities, where necessary.