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Office of Legal Counsel

1. Introduction

MENGLY J. QUACH EDUCATION PLC is a limited liability public company established and governed by laws in force of the Kingdom of Cambodia, including the Law on Commercial Enterprises. In determining the form of company, the law on trade rules and business list in determining the business activities and merchants, and also under sub-decrees, proclamations and decisions related to the business activities of the company. The operation and sustainability of the company as a whole depends entirely on the business activities of the company, including the provision of services, the exchange of goods and services related to day-to-day business operations. All exchanges of goods and services take place within the legal framework in the form of a memorandum of understanding, agreement or contract to be established between the parties exchanging goods and services between each other. The exchange of goods within the framework of an agreement or contract is subject to the relevant provisions of the contract, as set out in the Civil Code of the Kingdom of Cambodia and in various laws, depending on the type of business activity. Once a contract has been established, it becomes a legal obligation for the parties to fulfill their obligations to comply with and determine the acquisition of rights. In case any party fails to perform its obligations, that action becomes a breach of the obligation, which requires a settlement mechanism based on the law in force to provide fairness, justice and compensation to the aggrieved party. In general, any business activity always avoids obstacles caused by any party to the contract that violates the contract. In order to comply with the relevant laws and regulations, the Office of Legal Counsel was established to perform legal duties.

2. Office of Legal Counsel

The Office of Legal Counsel was first established in 2018 to work in the legal field in order to protect the interests of the company as a whole and to protect the company from potential legal risks to the company. Due to the Company's multifaceted business activities, this office plays an important role in providing legal advice and regulations related to the Company's day-to-day business and personnel management, including the provisions of the Labor Law, Tax Law Regarding advertising, the principles of the Ministry of Education related to the education sector. In addition to providing legal advice, it is responsible for the preparation of notices and private letters (contracts, agreements and memoranda) that are essential to the business of the company as a whole. Not only that, the Office of Legal Counsel has the role of representing the company in resolving disputes, both inside and outside the court system, to protect the rights and interests of the company as a whole, whether civil or criminal. All work of the Office of Legal Counsel shall be kept confidential without the disclosure of any business information to unrelated third parties.

A. Vision

Ensure that all business operations of the company are in accordance with the regulations and laws related to the business of the Kingdom of Cambodia and establish full legal validity to protect the company from damage by litigation.

B. Mission

  • Prepare private documents for companies in accordance with legal standards that lead to strong legal obligations
  • Prepare documents to submit to the court or competent authorities in accordance with the law on procedures for the protection of companies, both inside and outside the court system with high efficiency
  • Protect the company from potential legal risks
  • Raise awareness of legal knowledge related to each business activity of the company.

C. Scope

The scope of work of the Legal Office covers the whole of Mengly J. Quach Education PLC and its subsidiaries. The Legal Office is very important to the company and its subsidiaries as a whole, so in order for all legal documents to be legally valid, all legal documents and contracts must be in Khmer. Unless the partner is a foreigner or cannot use Khmer language for necessary circumstance.

D. Work activities

In order to achieve its mission and objectives, the Office of Legal Counsel has a vision to strengthen and enhance the legal awareness related to the Company's operations, as well as to develop policies to help the Company's operations more efficient.

  • Issuing notification letter to relevant parties
  • Prepare, check, keep and seal the company's contracts or memoranda
  • Solve legal issues when there is any risk that may affect the business
  • Register process for permanent leasehold rights
  • Provide legal advice to companies and employees who are in need
  • Settle disputes through arbitration and in or out of court
  • Defend the rights and be the mandated representative in case of dispute of the company
  • Disseminate legal knowledge to company employees
  • Out-of-Court Debt Settlement
  • Train staff and students on the use of Open Office software for the Khmer version of the spell
  • Monitor contract implementation
  • Legal research.