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.
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Tax & Transfer Pricing
Position

Partner, Head of Cambodia Tax Practice Practice

Career

Clint leads the Cambodian Tax and Customs Practice and is based in Phnom Penh.

Clint works with a broad range of clients concerning Cambodian taxation and customs matters. Taxation issues are common across all of the practice areas and sectors that DFDL advises on, and as such, Clint works closely with M&A, Corporate, Real Estate and Restructuring Practice.

Clint has extensive experience in helping with tax registration and tax compliance, advice on tax exemption and restructuring, tax due diligence, property tax reassessment, transfer pricing report, etc.

Clint is ranked as a Highly Regarded and Distinguished Practitioner by renowned directories such as International Tax Review, IFLR, Asialaw and Legal 500.

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Testimonials

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  • '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.’

Key clients

  • Royal Group
  • International Finance Corporation

Work highlights

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.