2025 Cambodia M&A Forum

Join us on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh for an afternoon session dedicated to key updates in Cambodia’s M&A landscape.

Hosted by DFDL and EuroCham, the 2025 Cambodia M&A Forum will bring together experts from the legal and business community for an afternoon of in-depth knowledge sharing, followed by an evening networking session.

What to expect:

M&A market insights
The latest insights on the new capital gains tax
Merger clearance and compliance updates

Full Agenda

Time	Item
14:00 – 14:30PM	Registration – Arrival of the Guests + national anthem
14:30 – 14:45PM	Opening Remarks by Chris Robinson, Partner & Head of Regional M&A Practice, DFDL Welcome addres Key M&A trends in SE Asia & Cambodia
14:45 – 15:00PM	Presentation I: Cambodia Economic Update by Stephen Higgins, Managing Partner, Mekong Strategic Capital
15:00 – 15:30PM	Presentation II: New Capital Gains Tax Regime by Vajiravann Chamnan, Tax Partner, DFDL Overview of Cambodia’s new capital gains tax framework Key implications for M&A transactions
15:30 – 15:45PM	15 minutes Q&A
15:45 – 16:05PM	Worked examples for typical deal structures by: Vajiravann Chamnan, Tax Partner Vansok Khem, Partner
16:05 – 16:15PM	10 minutes Q&A
16:15 – 16:30PM	Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:10PM	Fireside Chat: Merger Clearance in Cambodia: Reflections from the first 2 years between: Vansok Khem, Partner CCF Representative on Cambodian Competition Commission
17:10 – 17:55PM	Panel Discussion: Is the road to recovery always under construction? Moderator: Chris Robinson, Partner, DFDL Panelists: Vansok Khem, Partner, DFDL Stephen Higgins, Managing Partner, Mekong Strategic Capital Mike Kang, Country Head, Grab Cambodia Chanda Pen, Entrepreneur & Independent Director, Phillip Bank Q&A
17:55 – 18:00PM	Event Closing
18:00 – 20:00PM	Evening Cocktails & Networking at Metropole Underground

Along with these essential insights, the exclusive networking session at Metropole Underground will offer an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with industry leaders and business peers.

Don’t miss this chance to reflect on the current state of affairs and emerging trends concerning M&A in Cambodia and learn about the latest tax and legal developments that will impact your business — with the context only subject matter experts can provide.

Secure your spot to this exclusive event now!