We have a team of experienced and dynamic Khmer and American lawyers with different backgrounds who always care about the interests of our client first. Our key staffs are as follows:
We have a team of experienced and dynamic Khmer and American lawyers with different backgrounds who always care about the interests of our client first. Our key staffs are as follows:
Sereyrath KIRI
(纪国平)
brings extensive legal experience from both Cambodia and the USA. He was a
member of the inaugural Cambodian team to participate in the Willem C. Vis Moot
International Commercial Arbitration in Austria in 2010. Mr. KIRI is a member
of the Cambodian Bar Association and the New York State Bar. He holds a Master
of Laws (LL.M) degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, and is a
registered commercial arbitrator with the National Commercial Arbitration
Center of Cambodia (NCAC).
Currently, Mr. KIRI
teaches corporate, securities, and contract law at the Royal University of Law
and Economics. He is fluent in Khmer, English, Mandarin, and has basic
proficiency in Thai.
Before founding his
firm, Mr. KIRI worked as a legal advisor at a leading regional law office in
Phnom Penh, where he provided legal counsel and assistance to both local and
international investors across various practice areas, including:
· Real Estate and Construction:
Drafting real estate documents such as leases, sales and purchase agreements,
mortgages, and construction agreements. Advising on property transfer
processes, land due diligence, title conversion, and consolidation. Preparing
applications for long-term lease registration, hypothec registration, and
construction permits.
· Corporate and Commercial:
Assisting with corporate matters including company registration and
dissolution, share transfers, and corporate compliance with the Ministry of
Commerce, General Department of Taxation, and the Council for the Development
of Cambodia. Applying for specific business licenses from various ministries
and authorities. Drafting memoranda of advice and legal opinions on diverse
corporate matters.
· Banking and Finance: Drafting
financial documents such as loan agreements, guarantees, escrow arrangements,
and other security agreements. Advising on banking and microfinance license
applications.
· Citizenship and Immigration:
Advising and assisting clients with Khmer citizenship applications and U.S.
immigration law matters.
· Family Law: Advising and
assisting clients on family law issues including marriage, divorce, child
custody, adoption, and wills.
· Taxes: Providing advice on tax
compliance and specific business transactions.
· Dispute Resolution: Advising on
litigation and arbitration cases, and drafting legal memoranda and other
documents for submission to judges and arbitrators.
With extensive experience, Mr. Chanheng has been appointed as a panel lawyer for leading microfinance institutions (MFIs) and financial institutions, advising on loans, contracts, compliance, and litigation. He is a licensed attorney with the Cambodian Bar Association.
Before joining Husky and Partners, Mr. Chanheng worked at a prominent law firm in Phnom Penh, where he was involved in international advocacy cases related to business and human rights under the Asian Development Bank and the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), an independent accountability mechanism for the International Finance Corporation (IFC). He is fluent in Khmer and English, with basic proficiency in French.
Lykea holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Law from Build Bright University in Siem Reap, with a focus on property and commercial law. His expertise in these areas has enabled him to assist clients in successfully navigating their transactions. Additionally, he possesses strong knowledge of tax and labor law. Lykea is a licensed lawyer with the Cambodian Bar Association.
Before joining Husky & Partners, Lykea worked as a court clerk and legal consultant for five years at a leading nonprofit organization based in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. He is fluent in both Khmer and English.
Daniel graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, has based in the region for over a decade - advising on investment and legal aspects of doing business in developing Indochina (Cambodia and Laos). Assistance with business registration/licensing; Land title and local company due diligence; Purchases and sales of land and condominium; Advising international restaurant and hotel franchisors; Advising on aircraft registration and de-registration, leasing, taking security over aircraft; Mergers/Acquisitions - acting for sellers/purchasers of shares in locally incorporated companies; Regulatory advice on telecommunications, media, internet technology, personal data privacy, data collection and protection. Daniel is a U.S licensed lawyer in Illinois.
Sophath Chou holds a Juris Doctorate from the Seattle University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Washington. Sophath's primary practice area is United States immigration law. With over 12 years experience, she is widely recognized in the field of immigration and frequently appears on US radio to discuss legal issues. Sophath is a U.S licensed lawyer in Washington State.
Sophath worked for a boutique immigration law firm in Seattle, Washington and also served as an intern in the United States Senate. Sophath was born in Battambang, Cambodia and immigrated to the United States with her family as a child. She speaks Khmer and English.
Cody Colwell holds a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California and a Bachelor of Arts degree in new media technology from the University of Washington. His practice areas include United States immigration, family law, and elements of civil law including personal injury.
Cody practiced real estate and land use law for a leading consulting firm. He was a fellow with the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He speaks English and is currently learning Khmer.
Pisey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative French and Cambodian Law from the University of LUMIÈRE LYON 2, in collaboration with the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE). She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Comparative Law and International Business Law at the University of LUMIÈRE LYON 2 and PARIS II, also in collaboration with RULE.
Before joining Husky & Partners, Pisey gained experience as a legal intern at the Anti-Corruption Unit in Phnom Penh. She is fluent in Khmer and English, with basic proficiency in French.
Sreypov holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Royal University of Law and Economics, with a focus on property, family, and commercial law. Her expertise in these areas has enabled her to consistently provide effective support to clients, achieving successful outcomes. Additionally, she has strong knowledge of tax and labor law.
Before joining Husky & Partners, Sreypov worked at a law office in Phnom Penh. She is fluent in Khmer and has a basic proficiency in English.
Vichet holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Royal University of Law and Economics, specializing in property, business, and immigration law. His expertise in these areas has allowed him to effectively support clients and achieve successful outcomes. Additionally, he has strong knowledge of family law and investment.
Before joining Husky & Partners, Vichet worked at a law office in Phnom Penh. He is fluent in both Khmer and English.
Muycheng holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Royal University of Law and Economics, with a focus on property, family, and commercial law. Her background has enabled her to effectively assist clients with their legal matters and achieve successful outcomes. Additionally, she has a strong understanding of tax and labor law.
Before joining Husky & Partners, Muycheng worked at a law office in Phnom Penh. She is fluent in Khmer and has basic proficiency in English.