Iloilo City, Philippines — Florete Law has formed a strategic partnership with A&D Law, a firm based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to enhance the legal services offered to clients engaged in international commercial arbitration and corporate law across Southeast Asia.
Mary Christine Florete, managing partner of Florete Law, emphasized that the collaboration is designed to address complex cross-border legal challenges. The firms aim to provide comprehensive solutions for various high-stakes issues, such as international commercial arbitration, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate fraud, thereby simplifying the intricacies and costs associated with multi-jurisdictional transactions.
The partnership, which was formalized through a memorandum of agreement on July 4 and announced on August 6, capitalizes on A&D Law’s in-depth understanding of the Cambodian legal landscape, which is led by managing director Sereyvuthy Khan. This relationship is seen as a way to effectively bridge the legal frameworks of the Philippines and Cambodia.
Florete noted that Philippine clients often require assistance in resolving significant business and construction disputes while also strengthening their internal systems for fraud detection and compliance. Conversely, clientele from Cambodia will benefit from streamlined processes related to cross-border investments, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate fraud, indicating a growing demand for integrated legal services in international transactions.
While Florete Law and A&D Law intend to work closely, Florete clarified that there are no immediate plans to send legal teams between the two countries for specific transactions or disputes. The firms will not open dedicated offices nor establish desks in Iloilo City or Phnom Penh at this time. Instead, they will focus on leveraging their collective expertise to deliver joint services to clients without necessitating physical expansions.
This partnership reflects an innovative approach to legal collaboration in Southeast Asia, where businesses increasingly operate across borders. By working together, Florete Law and A&D Law hope to enhance their ability to serve clients navigating the complexities of international commerce and law.
The growing trend of partnerships among law firms across borders underscores the importance of adapting to the demands of a globalized economy. It also highlights the need for legal practitioners to offer clients comprehensive, effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges of operating in different jurisdictions.
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