DFDL is pleased to have advised De Heus Animal Nutrition on the Cambodian aspects of its acquisition of CJ Feed & Care from CJ CheilJedang, marking a significant expansion of De Heus’ footprint across Asia.
The regional transaction forms part of De Heus’ long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in key Asian markets. The deal includes 17 feed mills and several livestock operations across Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, South Korea and the Philippines, reinforcing De Heus’ existing operations in Southeast Asia while enabling entry into new strategic markets.
DFDL advised on the Cambodian legal aspects of the transaction, supporting the client in navigating the local regulatory framework and facilitating the successful completion of the acquisition. DFDL’s work involved conducting legal due diligence on the target, providing legal advice on merger clearance and regulatory approvals for the transaction, advising on the restructuring of the landholding company and assisting with closing and preparation of the post-closing notifications.
The DFDL team was led by: Chris Robinson (Partner), with support from Leab Seng (Senior Consultant) and Thavy Kang (Senior Consultant) for the overall of the project, Vansok Khem (Partner) and Raksa Chan (Senior Consultant) on merger clearance and employment aspects, and Guillaume Massin (Partner) and Julie Keo (Senior Consultant) on landholding restructuring.
DFDL maintains a market-leading presence across the ASEAN region. Visit our Cambodia office for more information.
