Always Solutions & Associates
Our Team
Our partners, lawyers and advisors are leading figures in their own areas of practices in Cambodia.
Meet our
Experience Team
Prou Saony
Managing Director
Saony is a seasoned business executive with more than 20 years of experience in business startup, insurance, real estate, hotel management and hospitality. He is currently an Advisor to the State Secretariate for Civil Aviation (SSCA) of the Royal Government of Cambodia, responsible for advising the SSCA on investment and private sector related matters. He is also an active investor in real estate and construction business.
He also had a successful leadership career in operations, distribution, customer service and business quality in life insurance and hotel management. He set up the first branch of Manulife outside of its head office back in 2014 in Siem Reap and made it a role model of life insurance branch in the industry. Before that, he was a general manager of a newly established hotel in Phnom Penh and 4-star hotel in Siem Reap. Under his leadership, the hotels had tripled their topline and bottom line in only a few years.
Peouv Polinel
Principal Advisor
His Excellency Peouv Polinel is an emerging leader in Cambodia, with over 20 years of hands-on experience in both local and international arenas. His long-term ambition is to strengthen the business environment, fostering growth for all and promoting public goods.
Currently, His Excellency Peouv serves as the Secretary of State at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) in Cambodia. He has quickly ascended from a senior position in academia and public administration. Throughout his career, he has taken on leadership roles, providing support to the Minister in charge of the State Secretariat and overseeing various portfolios within the Secretariat. Additionally, he represents the Secretariat in key governmental reform initiatives, such as civil service reform and public financial reform, effectively serving as a resource person for both the SSCA and the government. He has been assisting the Minister in building and strengthening partnerships with international partners and businesses.
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His success in public service follows a distinguished academic career. Committed to continuous learning, His Excellency consistently upgrades his academic knowledge to stay ahead of the rapidly changing world and contribute to its evolution. Recently, he was admitted to the Leadership Executive Program at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore. This prestigious program, designed specifically for senior government officials, equips participants with the most up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge on public policy issues, ranging from economics and development to politics, international security, and leadership. Such opportunities are reserved for highly qualified leaders.
His Excellency’s academic journey also includes earning a Master’s degree in Development Economics in South Korea under the KOICA Scholarship. This achievement significantly contributed to his rise in government positions. He was also accepted into a doctoral program in Japan, which he unfortunately had to defer due to unexpectedly changing personal circumstances. Furthermore, he holds two bachelor’s degrees: one in History from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and another in Law from the Royal University of Laws and Economics.
With his solid academic background, professional achievements, and leadership experience, His Excellency is deeply committed to fostering business opportunities and advancing public goods. He has provided valuable advice to various business ventures and organizations. In addition, he regularly shares his knowledge and experiences with government officials, students, and the general public, particularly in the field of leadership. He has also initiated fundraising events to support underprivileged children and communities, leveraging his leadership role in the government and encouraging similar initiatives within the public and private sectors.
Sreang Chheat
Senior Advisor
Dr. Sreang Chheat brings over 20 years of professional experience across policy analysis, business, development, and academia. Throughout his career, he has collaborated closely with stakeholders from the public, private, and development sectors in a variety of roles.
Dr. Chheat holds academic qualifications from leading institutions in Europe, Australia, and Cambodia. He earned his PhD in Political Science, specializing in Political Economy, from the University of Queensland, Australia. He has worked with UN agencies, government departments, and businesses to support evidence-based decision-making through rigorous scientific research and analysis. His expertise spans advanced research, data analytics and business intelligence, project management, statistical analysis, and institutional development analysis. In addition, Dr. Chheat provides research services such as feasibility studies and situational analysis, and data-driven insights including data analytics and business intelligence to public and private organizations.
Daniel P. Noonan
Executive Partner
Daniel has nearly 2 decades of experience working in east Asia and specialize in advising on foreign investments, corporate law and commercial contracts, and project finance infrastructure for foreign investors – with a focus on market entry, local incorporation, and due diligence of target companies. He has advised on e-commerce, data privacy, telecommunications, online media and smartphone applications, hospitality, and aviation.
Daravudh Kang
Executive Partner
Daravudh brings a wealth of legal expertise across a diverse range of areas, including intellectual property, commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, investment strategies, and cross-border transactions. His proficiency extends to managing complex commercial disputes and providing support in public relations and regulatory advocacy. He has played a pivotal role in assisting businesses and corporations in navigating the intricate landscape of public relations and regulatory policies across various sectors.
Notably, his experience shines in industries such as investment, aviation, banking, finance, and mining and energy, where he has effectively influenced policy and advocacy efforts.
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He serves as an Independent Commissioner of the Cambodia Competition Commission (“CCC”), is a Commercial Arbitrator, and a Member of the Executive Board of the National Commercial Arbitration Centre of Cambodia (“NCAC”). He currently also holds as the presidency of the Intellectual Property Association of Cambodia (“IPAC”). In his role as key legal advisor to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (“SSCA”), he plays a leading part in policy development and in drafting legislation.
Daravudh holds an LL.M. from Nagoya University, Japan, and a Bachelor of Laws from the Royal University of Law and Economy (RULE), Cambodia. He earned a diploma in Competition Law and Policy from College of Europe, Belgium. He is proficient in English.