The 2016-17 edition of Franchising Global Guide, published by Practical Law Company, provides a multijurisdictional overview of franchising law and regulations. John King, partner, and Sophea Sin, advisor, in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Phnom Penh office, contributed the Cambodia chapter of the guide.

The Cambodia chapter covers market developments; local and international franchising; regulations including the Civil Code and the Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names, and Acts of Unfair Competition; the Ministry of Justice’s regulatory authority over franchising; franchise agreements including pre-contract disclosure requirements, formalities, parties’ rights and obligations, fees and payment, term of agreement and renewal, and termination; operation manuals; liability; intellectual property; real estate; competition law; employment; dispute resolution; and exchange controls and withholding.