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Florete Law (Philippines) and A&D Law (Cambodia) Forge Cross-Border Legal Alliance
Global Reach, Local Expertise: Florete Law Forges Strategic Partnership with Cambodia’s A&D Law Firm
Aug 6, 2025
ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES - In a move poised to reshape legal services across Asia-Pacific, Florete Law of Iloilo City, Philippines, and A&D Law Firm of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, have formalized a strategic, non-exclusive partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement. This alliance unites the firms’ complementary expertise to deliver sophisticated solutions in international commercial arbitration and corporate law, targeting high-impact cross-border clients.
The collaboration harnesses the formidable experience of Serevuthy Khan, a Cambodian legal luminary with over three decades of leadership in international arbitration and corporate law, and Mary Christine S.C. Florete, a seasoned arbitration practitioner with Dispute Board training and nine years of expertise in corporate law and litigation. With A& D Law Firm anchored in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Florete Law based in Iloilo City, Philippines, the partnership is positioned to address complex legal challenges, including cross-border investments, mergers and acquisitions, legal due diligence, and corporate fraud matters.
Legal Services with Expanded Geographical Reach and Jurisdictional Expertise
The collaboration is a response to the evolving global business landscape brought about by unprecedented globalization. Florete Law and A&D Law Firm have formed a strategic alliance aimed at creating a new synergy in the field of international commercial arbitration and corporate law. The firms will jointly offer their services to clients, driving significant economic activity across jurisdictions, adhering strictly to the ethical standards of their respective regions. By integrating their networks and specialized skill sets, Florete Law and A&D Law Firm aim to deliver seamless, high-caliber legal counsel that streamlines intricate processes for clients navigating the complexities of international transactions and disputes.
This partnership carries profound implications for both economic and legal landscapes through its cross-jurisdictional framework. Economically, it empowers clients with efficient, integrated legal services, reducing the costs and complexities of multi-jurisdictional transactions, thereby fostering foreign investment in Cambodia and the Philippines. Legally, it enhances the firms’ capacity to manage sophisticated arbitration and corporate matters, bridging jurisdictional divides with cohesive expertise. By aligning their resources, Florete Law and A&D Law Firm are poised to bolster the region’s legal infrastructure, instilling greater confidence in cross-border commerce and dispute resolution.
“In today’s complex global landscape, businesses need legal counsel that is not only competent—but collaborative, culturally attuned, and forward-thinking. This partnership is more than a meeting of legal minds. It is a bridge—connecting Philippine and Cambodian legal systems, linking expertise across borders, and opening new doors for clients navigating cross-jurisdictional transactions and disputes. Together, we aim to create a seamless, high-impact legal service experience for clients doing business in and beyond ASEAN. We are honored to walk alongside A&D Law in this shared pursuit of excellence,” said Atty. Mary Christine S.C. Florete, Managing Partner of Florete Law.
“The world now becomes smaller and smaller. It’s a good opportunity that different jurisdiction can work together,” said Atty. Sereyvuthy Khan, Managing Director of A&D Law Firm. “I am very delighted to work with Mary Christine and her team at Florete Law to combine with broad knowledge and skills in different jurisdictions and practices, to enhance and expand our legal services within ASEAN countries to better serve the clients’ needs, especially, International transactions and disputes,” he added.
This milestone underscores Florete Law’s strategic expansion from its Iloilo City, Philippines, headquarters, enhancing its ability to navigate complex global markets while upholding its commitment to exceptional client outcomes.
The partnership was publicly celebrated recently, with a virtual Zoom launch, marking an engaging kickoff to this collaboration. With Atty. Khan’s pioneering insights in international arbitration and business law, Florete Law is redefining legal excellence, where business and legal acumen merge.
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