The Phnom Penh office of regional firm Tilleke & Gibbins has a particularly strong reputation in the corporate and intellectual property spaces. The firm is widely recognised and trusted by a diverse range of local and multinational companies to advise on all aspects of market entry and operations in frontier and emerging jurisdictions. Under the leadership of Jay Cohen, Tilleke & Gibbins’ 16-person team focuses especially on commercial transactions, labour and employment, and key regulatory matters for highly regulated industries such as banking and finance and energy. Partner and director Cohen is the main contact. Michelle Ray-Jones was promoted to partner in 2023.
Client feedback
“Strong communication skills with in-depth knowledge of Cambodian law.” – Private equity
Jay Cohen
“Strong communication skills, timely responses, and deep Cambodian legal knowledge.”
Work highlights
Represented Khmer Water Supply Holding in procuring a $2.3 million loan facility from Singapore-based InfraCo Asia.
Representing a southeast Asian private equity firm in its acquisitions in Cambodia.
Assisting a private equity firm in a private placement of secured bonds.
