Cambodia

The Commercial Arbitration Law of the Kingdom of Cambodia

Year of current version:	2006
Date of entry into force of original text:	March 6, 2006
Date of Text (Enacted):	March 6, 2006
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Notes:	The purpose of this law is to facilitate the impartial and prompt resolution of commercial disputes as to a trade transaction for the supply or exchange of goods or services in accordance with the wishes of the parties, to safeguard the legal rights and interests of the parties. NB: The Royal Government of Cambodia has also approved to establish a Commercial Court separated from the normal court system. The Commercial Court will become an efficient tool to settle both cross border commercial and IP disputes. It is a proper factor to create more confidence on Cambodian IP enforcement mechanism among businessmen and foreign investors.
Available Texts:
English	The Commercial Arbitration Law of the Kingdom of Cambodia
WIPO Lex No.:	KH012