Leab brings more than 14 years of experience providing strategic guidance and legal advice to multinational corporations. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, foreign investment, public-private partnerships, telecommunications and ICT, mining, energy, oil and gas, clean water supply, maritime and inland water transportation, factory and hospitality sectors. This breadth of experience positions him to serve a diverse range of clients across complex, cross-border matters.
In the renewable energy sector, Leab has advised investors and developers on a wide variety of projects, including solar rooftop, solar greenfield, hydro, biomass, wind energy, and LNG-to-electricity ventures. His work in this space encompasses managing M&A transactions, advising on project finance, drafting legal and environmental reports for market entry, and reviewing and negotiating project documentation — including government guarantees, power purchase agreements, EPC contracts, and concession and PPP agreements.
Leab holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and a Master of Applied Business (MAB) from Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand, which have deepened his understanding of international legal frameworks and global business practice. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cambodia.
Leab is fluent in Khmer and English.
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