Legal Foundations: DMU Cambodia Students Attend BritCham Trust Law Seminar
PHNOM PENH, February 26, 2026 — Students from De Montfort University (DMU) Cambodia recently stepped into the world of high-level fiduciary law at the BritCham Cambodia Trust Law Seminar. This engagement provided a rare opportunity for future business and legal professionals to hear directly from the architects and practitioners of Cambodia’s growing trust sector.
Understanding the Trust Framework
Since the enactment of the Law on Trusts in 2019, Cambodia has seen a surge in interest from international investors. The seminar focused on the practical mechanics of how trusts operate within the local jurisdiction, specifically covering:
- Fiduciary Responsibility: The legal obligation of a trustee to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries.
- Asset Protection: How trusts are used to manage property and investments securely for both individuals and corporations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating the requirements set by the Trust Regulator (TR) of Cambodia.
- Real-World Application: Case studies on how foreign investors utilize the “Holding Trust” model to invest in Cambodian real estate and commercial projects.
The DMUC Advantage: Industry Engagement
From our perspective at Schools Cambodia, this experience exemplifies DMUC’s commitment to “Learning Beyond the Classroom.” By engaging with BritCham Cambodia, students are:
- Networking with Experts: Building connections with top-tier lawyers and financial advisors who are actively shaping the market.
- Contextualizing Theory: Seeing how the legal principles taught in their degree programs translate into the high-stakes world of Cambodian finance.
- Career Readiness: Gaining specialized knowledge in a niche market that is in high demand by banks, law firms, and international NGOs.
We commend DMU Cambodia for facilitating these vital industry links, ensuring their graduates enter the workforce with both a global degree and local expertise.