DFDL leverages its strong local and international presence to handle matters across a broad range of sectors such as corporate, M&A, and real estate. The team has also amassed considerable experience in tax and advisory services which they offer to both foreign and local investors active in Cambodia. Clint O’Connell leads the tax practice with considerable experience in transfer-pricing and tax audits, while Guillaume Massin facilitates collaboration between international and local law firms in commercial projects within a number of core markets. Chris Robinson is the head of the corporate and commercial practice, handling advisory work on private equity and venture capital funds and Seka Hep is also a key player in corporate law and real estate.
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Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Hospitality
Position
Partner, Head of EU Desk
Career
Guillaume is Partner and Head of EU Desk. His activities cover property, corporate and commercial, and technical assistance consultancies. Guillaume also advises numerous international investment groups, banks, private equity funds and local investors in the agriculture, retail and construction sectors.
Languages
He speaks French, English and very basic Khmer.
Education
He holds Master Degrees of Law and Political Science (University of Lille, France). He speaks French, English and very basic Khmer.
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- 'They are a well-rounded team and able to address a variety of issues.'
- 'The tax department with Clint Robinson is one of the most knowledgeable in its field.'
- 'The firm is led by experienced and client-friendly partners and senior managers. They publish regular updates which are informative.'
- 'I worked closely with Chris Robinson. He is one of the better M&A lawyers in the country and in my opinion, the region too. He is very hands-on and I personally feel he is a very strong asset for DFDL.'
Key clients
- Vinci
- Airasia
- Asian Development Bank
- B.Grimm Power
- NagaWorld
- Royal Group
- Jiayuan International Group
- PRASAC and Kookmin Bank Cambodia
- GuarantCo
- SIAT
Work highlights
Advised PRASAC on its merger with Kookmin Bank Cambodia.
Acted for Radisson Hotel Group, who expressed interest in converting an office tower into two hospitality projects in Phnom Penh.
Assisted Mekong Capital with securing a $5m capital infusion.