VDB Loi’s work over the past year in its various jurisdictions has garnered favorable attention from prestigious legal directory The Legal 500. See the highlights below: The Cambodia team is “noted for its expertise in the renewable energy sector,” with Partner Mariza Ung especially recognized by clients: “Mariza Ung is a brilliant partner. Response times […]

The Cambodia team is recognized for its “extensive experience in offshore corporate structures and tax issues.” Its clients note that “VDB Loi are experienced in handling all the legal issues. Their lawyers have a good understanding of local law.” and “The team is strong in terms of legal coordination and in providing legal and practical […]

In the afternoon of December 23, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (“SERC“) organized the Annual Conference 2022 on “Promoting the Development of the Securities Market in Cambodia” which presided over by H.E. SOU Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director General of the SERC at SERC office. Ms.Mariza Ung, […]

VDB Loi Cambodia partner Mariza Ung participated in a panel discussion on “Investors, Evaluating Start-Ups, and Key Decision-Making Factors” as part of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia’s seminar on “The Rise of Capital Markets and Venture Capital in Cambodia.” Nearly 150 people attended this informative seminar, which brought together some of the best experts […]

On 29 November 2022, VDB Loi hosted the “New Opportunities for Renewable Energy and Grid Reinforcement in Cambodia” seminar in collaboration with Electricite du Cambodge, the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, the Malaysian Business Chamber of Cambodia, Total Eren, and DEG. The event was widely covered in […]

On 27 September 2022, the VDB Loi team took part in a Project Financing workshop for the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia. The workshop was part of the capacity building program of the regulator and covered implementation of cross-border project finance transactions, their documentation, risk allocation, and structuring aspects.

VDB Loi Cambodia has been recognized for its precedent-setting work in the energy and resource sector—particularly renewable energy projects—winning the International Finance Award’s “Most Innovative Law Firm for Energy and Resources” for 2022. The International Finance Awards recognize outstanding performance, industry talent, leadership skills, and capability on an international platform, as well as a firm’s […]

We are delighted to announce that IFLR1000 has endorsed Mariza Ung as a Leading Lawyer – Rising Star Partner for Project Development in the Energy and Real Estate industry sectors. This is in addition to her ranking by Asialaw as a Rising Star in Energy. Being individually ranked is very prestigious—there are fewer than 30 […]

VDB Loi is thrilled to announce that not just one, not just two, but THREE of the firm’s offices have been shortlisted for the Asialaw Awards 2022/23 Jurisdiction Firm of the Year. The awards celebrate the innovation, complexity, and impact of the work of domestic and regional law firms across 23 jurisdictions. Congratulations to the Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar teams. This recognition […]

Following up last year’s win at the ITR Asia-Pacific Tax Awards as the Cambodia Tax Firm of the Year, the VDB Loi team has been shortlisted again this year (for more information, see here). The awards recognize the best-performing tax and transfer pricing firms and advisers across the region. Winners will be announced on 25 August […]

Women In Business Law Awards Asia-Pacific 2022 honors women at the forefront of legal work in business law as well as firms that lead the way in the region with regard to supporting women and diversity within the industry. This year, Mariza Ung, a Partner with VDB Loi in Cambodia, has the honor of being […]

We are so proud to announce that VDB Loi Cambodia has won the IFLR Asia-Pacific National Law Firm of the Year award for 2022, which recognizes the legal innovation of cross-border transactions. It speaks to the perseverance, skill, and innovation of our team, who worked through the most difficult days of the pandemic to support […]