So Mosseny, Founder, Lawyer, Arbitrator, Mediator

Mr So Mosseny had practical experiences in criminal, civil and commercial areas since 2004. He provided legal advice, due diligence and drafted contracts in commercial and civil matters, among other things, Shareholders agreements, Sale and Purchase agreements, Lease agreements, Dispute settlement agreements, Divorce agreements, Testamentary successions. He also has licenses to practice as a commercial mediator and arbitrator in Cambodia. Additionally, he is an accredited mediator with the Center for Effective Dispute Resolution in London (CEDR). During his entire career, he had represented clients both locals and foreigners and appeared before all levels of courts in Cambodia. For international practices, he had represented clients charged with the most serious international crimes before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), a hybrid internationalized tribunal in Cambodia.

In addition to his legal practices, Mr Mosseny taught commercial, civil and criminal laws at various universities in Cambodia. Among many subjects he taught included Corporate laws and Commercial laws, Taxation law, Family law, Civil law and procedure, Criminal law and procedure.

Mr Mosseny had been trained as lawyer at the Lawyer Training Centre of the the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) in 2002 and became a registered member of the BAKC in 2003. Nearly two decades later, he had pursued alternative dispute resolution practices by joining arbitration and mediation training courses in 2019 and 2021 respectively and became registered commercial arbitrator and mediator at the National Commercial Arbitration Center (NCAC) in 2020 and 2023 respectively. Mr Mosseny obtained his law degree (LLB 2002) from the Royal University of Law and Economics and his master degree (LLM 2008) from the Pannasastra University of Cambodia.

Mr Mosseny had additional skills including data analysis and case management expertise.

Mr Mosseny had other work experiences in various capacities, inter alia, as legal consultant/adviser for private companies and law firms, as data analyst/consultant and project manager for the NGOs, as director for Research, Publication and Broadcasting Department of the BAKC and a member of Specialized Committee of Criminal Law of the BAKC. He also served as member of Executive Board of the NCAC and as director of Disciplinary Committee of the NCAC (2022-2025). Mr Mosseny actively served as volunteered coach and arbitrator in various Moot competitions.

Mr Mosseny is fluent in Khmer and English languages. He understands basic French and very limited Japanese languages.

Below are highlights of his major experiences:

Business and Corporation

• Acted for an American client in a sale and purchase of a hospitality business including negotiating and drafting the contract, due diligence and business registration and licensing
• Acted for Cambodian clients in company restructures and share transfers for four different companies worth multi millions including drafting four shareholders agreements
• Acted for a Cambodian client holding shares in a distribution company over share and management dispute including advising and drafting a settlement agreement
• Advised Canadian and American clients on corporate registration and real estate ownership in Cambodia
• Acted for a Cambodian client in Casino business shareholder agreement including drafting agreement
• Acted for Cambodian shareholders in share transfer agreement
• Advised two Belgian shareholders on disputes among corporate shareholders and roles of Board of Directors

Real estate

• Acted for Thai-Cambodian clients in a multi-million dollars real estate transaction including drafting contract
• Advised a Thai client in a real estate dispute
• Acted for Malaysian clients through a leading Singapore law firm by advising and doing due diligence in sale and purchase agreement of real estates
• Acted for a Real estate development company including drafting contracts
• Advised a Cambodian client on a major real estate transaction
• Acted for a Cambodian client in a real estate transaction including drafting contract

Arbitration

• Advised a prominent Chinese law firm on recognition and enforcement of foreign award in Cambodia

Other Contracts

• Acted for an American client including drafting a loan agreement
• Acted for a French-Cambodian client including drafting agreements for commercial space leasing

Testamentary Succession

• Advised Australian clients on testamentary succession
• Advised a Singaporean client on testamentary succession
• Acted for an American client on testamentary succession

• Advised a Thai client on criminal matters
• Advised a New Zealand client on criminal matters
• Acted for an Australian client through a leading Australian law firm in a criminal matter
• Acted for a British client in a criminal matter

STAFFS

Ung Pov Marada (Ms), Legal Adviser (Part-time)

Ms Marada is a versatile legal professional with a wealth of experience and a passion for justice. She completed her Bachelor of Law in the English Language program at the Royal University of Law and Economics in 2020. Ms Marada’s journey in the legal field began at SPKL Law Office, where she honed her skills as an intern in 2017 and advanced to the roles of Lawyer Assistant and Legal Adviser.

Fluent in both Khmer and English, Ms Marada possesses strong communication skills that enable her to effectively engage with clients and colleagues alike. Her expertise spans various domains, including Criminal Law, Civil Law and Contract Law, reflecting her profound understanding and proficiency in navigating complex legal matters.

Ms Marada’s career trajectory includes significant roles in prominent organizations including serving as a Legal Officer at Cambodia Beverage Company (Coca-Cola), a Senior Legal Officer at Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone and as an Executive, Regulatory and Compliance at Ezecom Co., Ltd.

Vimol Samnang (Mr), Lawyer Assistant (Part-time)

Mr Samnang began his legal career as legal intern with the SPKL Law Office in 2022. He completed his law degree from the Royal University of Law and Economics in 2022. His area of practice is Criminal Law.

Keo Kimheng (Mr), Lawyer Assistant (Part-time)

Mr Kimheng began his legal career as legal intern with the SPKL Law Office in 2022. He completed his law degree from the Royal University of Law and Economics in 2022. His areas of practice are Contract Law and Criminal Law.

Oeurn Sakadavuthea (Mr), Lawyer Assistant

Mr Vuthea began his legal career as legal intern with the SPKL Law Office in 2021. He completed his law degree from the Royal University of Law and Economics in 2022. His area of practice is Criminal Law.

Nuon Sreyhuoch (Ms), Lawyer Assistant

Ms Sreyhuoch started working as Lawyer Assistant in 2016. Her areas of practice are Criminal Law, Civil Law and Contract Law.