Cambodia Investment Review
Sok Siphana Sethalay, in association with Kinstellar, has announced the appointment of Roman Hamala as its new International Partner in Phnom Penh, marking a significant addition to its leadership team in Southeast Asia.
Roman Hamala, a seasoned lawyer with over 25 years of international experience in leading law firms, specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and infrastructure. His appointment is expected to strengthen the firm’s capacity to serve multinational and regional clients navigating Cambodia’s evolving legal and investment landscape.
Strengthening regional expertise
Vanseka Sok of Sok Siphana Sethalay said the appointment reflects the firm’s ambition to expand its international capabilities while maintaining strong local expertise. “We are honored to welcome Roman Hamala as an International Partner, joining us in our mission to deliver world-class legal services,” she noted.
Roman Hamala emphasized his enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of the practice in Cambodia and across the wider region. “Thank you for the warm welcome. I am excited to be part of Kinstellar Southeast Asia and to team up with Sok Siphana Sethalay. Looking forward to building on the great work already happening here in Cambodia and across the region,” he said.
Expanding Cambodia’s legal sector
The appointment comes at a time when Cambodia is seeing increased cross-border investment activity, with rising demand for legal services in areas such as corporate governance, private equity, and infrastructure development. Industry observers say the presence of internationally experienced partners like Roman Hamala will be instrumental in aligning Cambodia’s legal sector with global standards, while supporting the needs of foreign investors.
