Ms. MAO Samvutheary
Managing Partner / Attorney-At-Law
Practice Areas
Overview
Ms. MAO Samvutheary is the Founding Partner and Managing Partner of T.S.M Law Group. She has been practicing law in various sectors in Cambodia for over three decades; specializing in banking & finance, commercial & corporate law, real estate development, employment & labor, telecommunication, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, Immigration and aviation with a wide range of network across various sectors.
She is amongst Cambodia’s most sought-after attorneys-at-law as she has represented and advised clients in high profile and complex litigation cases before the competent courts of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Her clients range from highly regarded individuals, large corporate entities both private and public as well as embassies and consulates.
In addition to representing her clients in dispute resolution matters, she has advised and assisted her clients in their business developments no matter what sector or industry it is, Ms. Theary provides her clients with expert legal advices and services which allows the firm to be a full-service legal firm that her clients can build a long-term relationship with. She is well adept in assisting and advising embassies and consulates on matters concerning construction of their embassies, agreements, legal advice and consultations.
She has advised clients in a wide range of sectors including both domestic and international matters. In addition to her experience in the legal field here in Cambodia, she has continued to expand her knowledge by obtaining a PhD Degree in Political Science from Khemarak University and a Master of Law from Build Bright University.
Ms. Theary is also a founding member of the Asean Legal Alliance (ALA) which was formed to bring together law firms from the ASEAN member states providing a wide legal network and close cooperation across the region.
She is amongst Cambodia’s most sought-after attorneys-at-law as she has represented and advised clients in high profile and complex litigation cases before the competent courts of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Her clients range from highly regarded individuals, large corporate entities both private and public as well as embassies and consulates.
In addition to representing her clients in dispute resolution matters, she has advised and assisted her clients in their business developments no matter what sector or industry it is, Ms. Theary provides her clients with expert legal advices and services which allows the firm to be a full-service legal firm that her clients can build a long-term relationship with. She is well adept in assisting and advising embassies and consulates on matters concerning construction of their embassies, agreements, legal advice and consultations.
She has advised clients in a wide range of sectors including both domestic and international matters. In addition to her experience in the legal field here in Cambodia, she has continued to expand her knowledge by obtaining a PhD Degree in Political Science from Khemarak University and a Master of Law from Build Bright University.
Ms. Theary is also a founding member of the Asean Legal Alliance (ALA) which was formed to bring together law firms from the ASEAN member states providing a wide legal network and close cooperation across the region.
Notable Representations
- Advised the largest entertainment company in Cambodia for Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth of USD 369 million to be listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange and also to become the first Cambodian company to issue offshore bonds raising USD 300 million.
- Represented the food manufacturing company in the first insolvency case in Cambodia.
- Represented major banks in million US dollars loan recovery.
Qualification
- Member of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC)
- Founding member of ASEAN Legal Alliance (ALA)
- Accredited as Trademark Agent, Ministry of Commerce (MoC)
- Legal advisor to the Ministry of Commerce
- Legal advisor to the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia
- Appointed as an Independent Director to the Board of Directors of RHB INDOCHINA SECURITIES PLC. and RHB BANK LAO LTD (2019-2023)
Education
- PhD in Political Science, Khemarak University, Cambodia
- Master of Laws, Build Bright University, Cambodia
- Bachelor of Laws, Royal University of Law and Economics, Cambodia
Language
- Khmer (Native)
- English