Our Clients
BNG Legal exists to serve its clients. Our broad client base ranges from the world's largest companies investing in Cambodia, to individuals seeking a child to adopt. No matter their size, all our clients receive the same zealous representation and attention to their individual concerns. The following matters are representative of the type of work we perform on behalf of our clients. Our duty of confidentiality requires us to withhold our clients' anonymity
Banking & Finance
Corporate
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Maritime Law
Mining & Energy
Non-Governmental Organizations
Private Client Services
Real Estate & Construction
Trade & Commerce
Banking & Finance
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Establishment of Local Commercial Bank |
Korean Investors |
BNG Legal was co-counsel to a Korean company in successfully establishing a Cambodian commercial bank. |
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Banking and Finance |
Global UK-based law firm |
BNG Legal was retained to provide expertise on Cambodian banking laws to complete an acquisition by an international in Cambodia. |
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Share Acquisition |
Foreign Investment Fund |
BNG Legal assisted the client in all facets of the bank acquisition including due diligence, advice on relevant Cambodian laws and negotiation and drafting the purchase and related agreements. |
Corporate
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Factory Sale |
Foreign-owned garment factory |
BNG Legal advised and drafted this garment factory in the sale of its Cambodian assets. BNG Legal used its knowledge of Cambodian contract law to advise and draft the asset sales agreements. |
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Acquisition and Due Diligence |
Global Oil and Gas Group |
BNG Legal represented one of the world's largest oil and gas groups in its acquisition of a competitor's Cambodian asset, and established its legal operating entity. |
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Stock Exchange Listing |
Regional Agricultural Conglomerate |
The client requested the expertise of BNG Legal with respect to offering legal advice fora company listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. BNG provided ongoing support as Cambodian legal counsel to the successful initial public offering (HK 200 million) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of a group of companies trading agricultural products across Southeast Asia. |
Intellectual Property
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Anti-Counterfeit Counseling and Enforcement |
Global Car and Machinery Manufacturer |
In addition to registering its IP assets, BNG Legal has developed and implemented practical solutions to combat counterfeits entering the Cambodian market. |
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Copyright Infringement Litigation |
American Radio Broadcaster |
BNG Legal successfully defended, in Cambodian court, a US-based radio station against claims of copyright infringement brought by a local newspaper. |
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Trademark, Patent, and Industrial Design |
Multiple International Corporations and Law Firms |
BNG Legal has one of the leading IP prosecution practices in Cambodia. We register, maintain, and monitor a multitude of IPRs for clients around the world. |
Labor & Employment
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Termination Agreement |
International Environmental Non-profit Organization |
BNG Legal advised our client on the termination of its employees. |
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Employment Dispute |
American Radio Broadcaster |
BNG Legal defended our client in arbitration proceedings brought by former employees. |
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Immigration Advice |
Global Management Consulting Company |
BNG Legal advised on visas and work permits for the client's consultants, and the establishment of a local representative office. |
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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White-Collar Theft |
Major European Airline |
BNG Legal pursued in criminal court a former employee for the theft of corporate assets. |
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Litigation Support |
German Insurance Company |
BNG Legal advised the defendant in this complex personal injury case, working across multiple parties and jurisdictions |
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Litigation Support |
Leading International Airline |
BNG Legal is assisting the client with respect to an insurance claim resulting from a plane crash |
Maritime Law
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Advice on Maritime Law |
International Shipping Company |
A ship was arrested as a vessel under the Cambodian flag in the Suez Canal and the client requested advice regarding Cambodian maritime law and the possible filing of a lien on the vessel with the International Ship Registry of Cambodia. BNG Legal advised on the Cambodian legal framework, as well as practical considerations so that the client could proceed against the owners of the ship. |
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Advice on Vessel Registration |
Russian Commercial Bank |
The owners of two vessels, mortgaged by a Russian bank, wished to change the registration of the vessels to Cambodia. The bank required our assessment of the risk of loss. BNG Legal advised on the requirements and procedure under Cambodian laws for registering and mortgaging a ship with the International Ship Registry of Cambodia. |
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Litigation |
International Shipping Company |
Using our knowledge of Cambodian maritime law, BNG Legal defended the shipper and negotiated a settlement agreement resulting from an alleged breach of contract. |
Mining & Energy
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Acquisition and Due Diligence |
Global Oil and Gas Group |
BNG Legal represented one of the world's largest oil and gas groups in its acquisition of a competitor's Cambodian asset, and established its legal operating entity. |
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Petroleum Exploration and Production |
Leading European Oil and Gas Company |
A global petroleum company required assistance with their bidding on a contract to exploit the gas fields off the coast of Cambodia. BNG provided advised on a range of matters in connection with intended petroleum exploration and production in the Gulf of Thailand. |
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Contract Review |
Global Mining and Resource Company |
The world's leading mining company has used BNG Legal's superior knowledge of Cambodian law to review a range of agreements. BNG Legal used its expertise in the areas of taxation, insurance, arbitration, labor law and contract law to ensure compliance with Cambodian regulations. |
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Mining License Due Diligence |
BNG Legal performed the due diligence on eight mining exploration licenses registered at the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy. |
Non-Governmental Organizations
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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NGO Setup |
BNG Legal has advised and processed the registration of this international NGO. BNG has liaised with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to ensure that the relevant documents are processed in a timely manner. |
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NGO Setup |
Individual Client |
BNG is assisting a client with the setup of a local NGO in Cambodia. We have highlighted the required documents, explained the procedure involved and have coordinated with the local authorities. |
Private Client Services
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Inter-Country Adoption |
Multiple Individual Clients |
BNG Legal has assisted numerous clients from countries all over the world, including the USA, the UK and Australia, adopt through the Cambodian legally through the Cambodian government. We have assisted clients in obtaining documents from their relevant embassies, processing documents with the Cambodian government and dealing with any other matters relevant to the adoption process. |
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Marriage and Divorce Counseling |
Multiple Individual Clients |
BNG Legal has drafted prenuptial agreements, advised on the marriage process and assisted with the divorce proceedings including the division of matrimonial property. Our clients come from a variety of countries including the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. |
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Immigration and Work Permits |
Multiple Individual Clients |
BNG Legal has helped many foreign individuals obtain visas, work permits, and immigration papers. |
Real Estate & Construction
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Resort Development |
Hong Kong-based Venture Capital Firm |
BNG Legal performed land and corporate due diligence for this venture capital firm's property investments in Sihanoukville. |
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Casino |
International Investment Banking and Management Firm |
BNG Legal assisted the client with the acquisition of a major casino and associated licenses. |
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Office and Residential Tower |
Korean Investor |
BNG Legal advised our client on the biggest mixed-use construction project in Cambodia to date. Our advice focused on project finance and secured lending for construction purposes. We provided detailed legal opinions on the legality and security of loan facilities drafted security documents, and liased with Government authorities during the mortgage filing process. |
Trade & Commerce
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Project |
Client |
Description |
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Product Registration |
American Nutritional Product Manufacturer |
BNG Legal is assisting the client with respect to registering their products and establishing their direct marketing business in Cambodia. |
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Drafting of Distribution Agreements |
Vietnamese Agricultural Product Supplier |
BNG Legal was retained to draft distributor agreements, and counseled on their successful implementation. |
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Franchise Network Agreements |
Swiss Watchmaker |
BNG Legal reviewed the franchise agreements of this world-reknown watchmaker for compliance with Cambodian law. |
