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Team

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NHEK CHANTREA

(Principal/Managing Partner)
Nhek Chantrea is managing & founding partners of HBC law Firm. Nhek is a member of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia. With an established reputation as one of the country's leading disputes lawyers, he was instrumental in establishing the National Commercial Arbitration Centre of Cambodia (NCAC). He recently completed his mandate as the centre's President. For over two decades, he has advised on transactions, high-profile disputes and legislative drafting. Nhek Chantrea is regularly instructed by domestic and multinational organisations, governments and transnational organisations. He advises these and other clients on disputes, financings, projects and general corporate and commercial transactions. Nhek is fluent in Khmer, English and French.

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CHENG CHHENLEAB

(Partner)
Cheng Chhenleab is a co-founder and the firm's Practice Leader of the Real Estate & Construction, Environment, and Commercial Contracts/Business Licensing practice groups. He has been involved in some of the largest building and infrastructure projects in Cambodia including retail malls, luxury hotels, prime office towers and condominiums. He also advises on landholding structures, complex real estate financing, securing the acquisition of multi-million dollar properties for foreign-based clients ranging from land, industrial, commercial, retail and residential properties to property development projects.

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SOU PHEARUN

(Partner)
Sou Phearun is a qualified lawyer who has expertise in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, financial regulation, compliance, commercial matters, trusts, and financing. He has advised a range of clients that include listed and private companies, banks, SMEs, start-ups and individuals. He also has experience with cross-border transactions involving Singapore, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and the US. Sou Phearun is one of the founding partners of HBC Law Firm. Holding a Ph.D. in Insurance Law, he develops an expertise in Cambodia's insurance sector and provides comprehensive advice to multinational companies on their insurance portfolio, including regulatory and tax compliance and counseling foreign insurance companies on their market entry.

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Criminal Lawyer

Criminal lawyers are attorneys who are knowledgeable about criminal law. If you're located in the Kingdom of Cambodia, you need a criminal lawyer who is also familiar with the criminal laws in your state.

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Personal Injury Lawyer

If you've been injured due to the negligence of another person or entity, a personal injury lawyer using personal injury case management software could help you get compensation.

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Workers Compensation Lawyer

If you've been injured on the job, seeking out a workers' compensation lawyer is probably the best course of action.

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Bankruptcy Lawyer

If you've experienced financial setbacks and you're unable to pay your debts, a bankruptcy lawyer can help you get debt relief in the form of a repayment plan or the discharge of your debts in bankruptcy court.

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Family Lawyer

A family practice lawyer is one of the types of attorneys who can help you deal with any legal issues related to your family, including prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, alimony, and more.

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Immigration Lawyer

Immigration lawyers help immigrants with legal issues related to their legal status in this country.

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Estate Planning Lawyer

Estate planning lawyers are the kinds of lawyers that can help an individual with her will or trust. If you're trying to plan how you will handle your assets and the financial needs of your children if you pass away, working with an estate planning lawyer is a good choice.

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Intellectual Property Lawyer

IP attorneys can help you deal with legal issues concerning copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and anything else related to intellectual property.

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Employment Lawyer

Both employees and employers may seek out employment lawyers to deal with legal issues related to the workplace. Employment lawyers can advise clients about legal issues related to employment contracts and other employment relationships.