A&O Shearman is highly capable in offering its Indonesian clients assistance in complex, cross-border matters, particularly in relation to regulatory issues that may impact Indonesian businesses. Additionally, members of the practice are highly regarded in matters of banking, capital markets, M&A, restructurings and projects. It has acted for international clients in many of the largest projects related to the power sector, including waste-to-energy and largescale refinery matters. Notable members of the practice include Gautam Narasimhan, who focuses on complex transactions and financings, and Jason Humphreys, who has acted in leading projects matters in Indonesia. Felipe Duque and Aloysius Tan are also noted for their work in relation to Indonesian capital markets. In May 2023, Tom Jokelson and Rishi Hindocha were promoted to partner, while Brendan Hannigan left the firm for an in-house position in September 2022. Following its merger with Shearman & Sterling, the team now includes Kyungwon (Won) Lee, Bill McCormack and Richard Porter.

Clifford Chance is renowned as a top-rate firm for its activity in Indonesia and Southeast Asia as a whole. The firm offers services across a wide array of practice areas within the jurisdiction, including capital markets, bank financing, M&A, construction, restructurings and dispute resolution. With a large pool of practitioners capable of operating on Indonesian matters, the practice regularly acts for clients in complex, cross-border issues that are often high-profile or high-value. Melissa Ng leads the firm’s Indonesia Group and handles M&A work for her longstanding clients. Thomas England specialises in leverage and acquisition finance, restructuring and insolvency, while Shaun Langhorne focuses his practice on complex, multi-stakeholder and cross-border restructuring matters across the region. In addition, Gareth Deiner is practiced in the debt capital markets sector and Matthew Buchanan is expert in construction matters concerning infrastructure.

By its longstanding presence in Indonesia, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is able to offer its clients international standard deal execution and expertise on local Indonesian law for both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. In addition, the firm is capable of acting for clients across the legal sector; its portfolio includes major companies in renewable, oil and gas, power, TMT, finance, and real estate. Adrian Cheng is well-versed in acting in financing matters for major companies operating in Indonesia, while the firm’s international arbitration practice is headed by Alastair Henderson, who has appeared in arbitrations on Indonesian disputes. Glynn Cooper advises on infrastructure projects in Indonesia concerning roads and ports whilst heading the projects & energy practice. In addition, Gitta Satryani and Xavier Amadei head other crucial practice areas in the firm. Victor Chiew and Salonika Kataria were promoted to partners in May 2023.

Linklaters offers its clients full-service advice across practice areas in Indonesia, including M&A, banking and finance, projects, employment, capital markets, financing and dispute resolution. The firm is known for advising major investment banks and multinational corporations, while its association with domestic firm Widyawan & Partners strengthens its presence and practice in Indonesia. Notable practice members include Jonathan Horan and Amit Singh, who heads the South and Southeast Asia capital markets group, Sophie Mathur, who heads the Asia corporate practice, and head of disputes Jelita Pandjaitan. Philip Badge leads the firm’s Asia banking group, while Karen Phang provides assistance to clients on their transactions and businesses in Indonesia. Fiona Gray is well-known for her capability in structured credit transactions and financings.

Milbank excels across practice areas in Indonesia, including in banking & finance, capital markets, M&A as well as restructuring, with projects and energy playing a large role in the firm’s practice. Jacqueline Chan focuses on corporate finance, M&A and restructuring throughout Asia and including Indonesia and leads the practice alongside James Murray, David Zemans and Giles Kennedy, the latter who is active in debt and equity matters. ‘Excellent’ James Orme is experienced in complicated cross-border financings. Terrence O’Donnell was made partner at the end of 2022 and has a broad skillset in relation to capital markets issues.

White & Case Pte. Ltd. has a longstanding presence in Indonesia and in-depth experience advising domestic and international clients on transactions in the country. The firm provides assistance across key practice areas including capital markets, debt finance, M&A, and project finance, while its capabilities in the country are further strengthened by its association with Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA). Kaya Proudian focuses on capital markets across a wide range of jurisdictions, including Indonesia, and co-heads the practice alongside corporate and M&A advisor Jonathan Olier. Alexander McMyn, who advises on Indonesian financings, including general corporate loans in addition to structured and limited-recourse financings, is also part of the leadership team. Jon Bowden departed for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in May 2023.

With members focusing exclusively on Indonesian-related transactions for clients, Allen & Gledhill LLP is experienced in cross-border transactions and disputes, enabling a well-rounded service for any clients with matters pertaining to Indonesia. The firm has represented domestic and multinational corporations alike on restructurings, expansions, financings, acquisitions, divestments and disputes. Oene Marseille and Prawiro Widjaja lead the firm’s Indonesia practice. Marseille handles M&A, corporate and commercial transactions work whilst Widjaja focuses on M&A and restructurings. Other notable lawyers include Erik Widjaja, who specialises in maritime and trade with a particular focus on dispute resolution, and Aris Budi Prasetiyo, who handles a diverse range of practice areas including M&A and banking.

Ashurst LLP provides its clients with a complete service in all areas of practice including corporate and M&A, banking, disputes, and employment. The firm can draw from its offices across the globe and from its association with local firm Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst to provide a seamless service on domestic and international transactions that involve Indonesia. In addition, the firm has a strong presence in projects and energy matters for leading companies. Rob Palmer, an international arbitration lawyer with longstanding experience in Indonesia, heads the firm’s practice. Joining the firm in August 2022 from Allen & Gledhill LLP, Tao Koon Chiam is now head of M&A in Southeast Asia. Also of note is Michelle Phang, who leads the corporate transactions team. In early and mid-2023, Richard Guit, Michael Harrison and Daniel Reinbott left the firm for Baker Botts L.L.P..

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow offers its clients services in a wide array of sectors in Indonesia, from projects and infrastructure matters to capital markets and dispute resolution. The firm fields a broad client base, with many domestic and international clients, including multinational corporations, in healthcare, finance, technology and entertainment. Its expertise spans across the Asia Pacific Region, and its association with Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie provides clients with greater assistance on the ground in Indonesia. Emmanuel Hadjidakis is notable for his work in banking, finance and acquisitions while Ashok Lalwani heads the international capital markets team. Other key members of the team include Nandakumar Ponniya, head of the dispute resolution practice, and Kim Hock Ang, who handles major infrastructure project development work.

Gibson Dunn advises both local Indonesian and foreign companies looking to enter the market, counting foreign investors as part of its clientele as well as state-owned enterprises. Additionally, the firm advises on all aspects of Indonesia law, acting for clients on environmental issues, disputes, energy matters, and restructurings. Brad Roach is global co-chair of the firm’s oil and gas practice group and is noted for his work on energy and LNG matters. Jamie Thomas, co-chair of the global finance practice group, frequently advises on finance and restructuring matters. In November 2022, Paul Tan joined from Clifford Chance.

King & Spalding LLP handles matters in key industries across the Indonesian market. It has advised on high-profile transactions in the energy sector, including oil and gas as well as LNG development projects, and on major M&A and finance matters. The firm further assists in arbitrations concerning Indonesian disputes. Co-head of the global power practice Simon Cowled advises on major power projects in the country, while Andrew Brereton leads the firm’s sustainable lending efforts in Indonesia.

Norton Rose Fulbright possesses deep knowledge of a wide range of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues arising in the region. The firm is also able to draw from its global network to assist clients in Indonesia with cross-border matters. Kresna Panggabean is the managing partner of the Jakarta office and advises companies in argribusiness, as well as oil and gas and mining. In addition, Tasdikiah Siregar focuses her practice on aviation matters, including finance, M&A and regulation, while Benny Bernarto handles corporate and commercial matters.

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee delivers a seamless service to its local and cross-border clients by utilising its global network through its association with Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners. The firm advises on wide-ranging matters in corporate, M&A, private equity, capital markets, and dispute resolution. Stephanie Keen leads the practice in Indonesia and represents clients in an array of industries, such as fintech, TMT, energy, and healthcare. Nick Williams also assists in restructuring and insolvency matters. Andy Ferris is another key contact in the group.

Reed Smith LLP’s Indonesia business team frequently advises international entities wishing to enter the Indonesian market as well as domestic companies wishing to invest or expand overseas. Matthew Gorman and Gerald Licnachan lead the practice jointly and both handle corporate finance and commercial transactions.

Sidley Austin LLP provides a diverse array of advice to its clients on Indonesian matters ranging from digital infrastructure and financial services to mining, energy, and real estate. The firm’s clientele includes multinational and domestic conglomerates, investment funds, government bodies and state-owned enterprises. Led by Matthew Sheridan and Charlie Wilson, who frequently assist on complex cross-border and multi-practice matters, the practice is widely experienced in Indonesia with notable members including Parthiv Rishi and Alexius Chong.

Leveraging its global network, Drew & Napier LLC offers Indonesian entities from multifarious industries advice on intellectual property matters including trademark, patent, and design filings. In addition to this, it acts for clients in a wide range of practice areas such as M&A, restructurings, dispute resolution, and employment. Julian Kwek has a focus on cross-border M&A and joint ventures, and co-heads the Indonesia desk with Sushil Nair, who specialises in restructurings.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP advises on major Indonesian corporate matters for domestic and international clients, where the firm is involved in M&A transactions as well as IPOs and other capital market deals. Co-heads Rajeev Duggal and Jonathan Stone regularly provide support on complex, cross-border work.

WongPartnership LLP contains experienced practitioners in dispute resolution and M&A transactions that arise in Indonesia and collaborates with Makes & Partners to handle matters in the region. Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara, who regularly advises on cross-border restructuring matters, leads the Indonesia practice alongside Mark Choy and James Choo.