A&O Shearman is a prominent name in the Indonesian market, offering expertise in financing mandates, corporate acquisitions and multi jurisdictional energy matters. Felipe Duque is prepared to handle foreign currency bond issuances and various loan facilities arrangements. Duque shares a strong background in capital markets with Aloysius Tan, who focuses on the financial services and power sectors. Scott Lovell is a reference in the Indonesian projects and energy market and was recently involved in the refinancing of a major coal power plant. James Mythen excels in private equity and sovereign wealth fund transactions. Gautam Narasimhan is also a senior practitioner. Hae-Ran Song is a key member of the practice.

Commended for its broad sector offering across Indonesia, Clifford Chance has experience with a wide array of mandates, ranging from infrastructure investments and acquisitions to joint ventures and sharia-finance compliant transactions. Melissa Ng spearheads the practice and utilises a multidisciplinary approach in advising global investors, technology corporations and energy companies. Shaun Langhorne is noted for his capabilities in restructuring matters, and is active in deals across Indonesia, Singapore and the U.S. Gareth Deiner is often engaged in initial public offerings and international bond issuances. Matthew Buchanan is reputed for his depth of expertise in project development matters, and remains active in the shipping and renewable energy sectors.

Milbank boasts ‘deep experience in corporate and project finance across many sectors in Indonesia,' maintaining a particularly strong market presence in the energy, real estate and healthcare sectors. James Murray is noted for his 'great commercial and legal acumen,' having established an especially strong reputation acting for lenders in renewable energy developments. Jacqueline Chan excels in equity investment matters, and David Zemans strengthens the team with his knowledge of revolving credit facilities. Giles Kennedy is well versed in corporate restructurings, infrastructure M&A and the issuance of senior notes, and is qualified to practice in New Zealand, New York and the United Kingdom. All mentioned lawyers play a crucial role in leading the firm. Andrew Gibb excels in an array of project financing mandates.

White & Case Pte. Ltd. leverages a wealth of project finance and capital markets expertise in its Indonesian practice, assisting international banks, technology corporations and domestic energy companies. Alexander McMyn spearheads the team and is noted for his capabilities in financing matters, advising both publically listed and private entities. Kaya Proudian is qualified to practice in both the UK and the USA, and considered an authority in South East Asian investment mandates. Charles McConnell bolsters the team's offering with his frequent contributions to securities-backed financings. Tim Fourteau is recognised for his project development acumen, with particular activity in the natural resources, energy and manufacturing sectors.

Gibson Dunn is highly regarded for its restructuring and financing work, acting for domestic corporations, venture capital funds and international energy companies. The team is recognised in the market for its proficiency across a number of mandates, ranging from cross-border project financing and the purchase of high yield notes to secondary transactions and umbrella facilities. Department head Jamie Thomas is noted for his capabilities in revolving hybrid financing, insolvency proceedings and loan purchases. U-Shaun Lim and John Chea bring additional strength to the team.

King & Spalding LLP's thriving Indonesian practice is noted for its capabilities in M&A, project refinancing, share transfers and credit facilities arrangements. Its involvement in the country spans several sectors, ranging from energy to aviation. In Singapore, the team is jointly led by Simon Cowled, who is prepared to handle high value divestment transactions concerning traditional energy projects and Andrew Brereton, who is renowned for his acquisition finance expertise. Zoe Bromage is a name to note for renewable energy mandates, both from a project development and transactional perspective.

Latham & Watkins LLP is renowned for its frequent activity in the Indonesian energy market and deep experience in the acquisition of infrastructure companies and the termination of joint ventures. Timothy Hia is recognised for his financing expertise and is often tasked with arranging both loan and revolving credit facilities. Stephen McWilliams is noted for his capabilities in geothermal power mandates, while James Clayton-Payne is considered an authority on M&A deals. Marcus Lee broad corporate practice extends to advising on mergers and asset purchase transactions. Sidharth Bhasin and Sharon Lau are also senior practitioners in the firm.

Linklaters’ cross practice Indonesia team, based in Singapore, is a key name in the market for mergers, acquisitions, bond issuances and real estate investments. The team, which boasts international banks as part of its client base, is led by Amit Singh, Jonathan Horan, Philip Badge, Sophie Mathur and Jelita Pandjaitan. Singh focuses on international capital markets transactions while Pandjaitan is considered an authority in international arbitration matters. Mathur is well known in the market for her financial services expertise and has advised on several multi-jurisdictional investments in the real estate, healthcare and banking sectors.

In Singapore, Allen & Gledhill LLP houses a ‘responsive and knowledgeable’ Indonesia practice with a broad sector offering, ranging from financial services and telecommunications to energy and real estate. The team, which is retained by international banks and venture capital firms is adept at handling foreign currency note issuances, joint ventures and tender offers. Prawiro Widjaja spearheads the team and is frequently tasked with drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements for a wide array of clients. Oene Marseille is well positioned to advise on loan facilities and oil divestments. Jessie Lim is another key name to note in the department.

K&L Gates Straits Law LLC is extremely active in aviation, shipping and energy mandates. Operating under the supervision of Marius Toime, the team has experience dealing with M&A deals, multi jurisdictional regulatory due dilligence and various investment matters, with Toime excelling in natural resources and logistics mandates. Christopher Tan strengthens the team with his background in commercial transactions and employment law. Meraj Noor, a capital markets specialist, and David Kuo, who demonstrates strength in the automotive sector, have bolstered the firms profile since joining from DLA Piper in July 2024.

Reed Smith LLP is recognised for its expertise in the projects and energy markets, operating under the joint supervision of Manoj Purush and Johnny Lim. Purush is well versed in M&A matters, IPO’s and mezzanine fundraising and is building a strong track record in Indonesia’s growing renewable energy space. Lim is noted for his capabilities in mining, materials, investment and real estate mandates. Omar Al-Ali has a wealth of project finance experience. He is equipped to advise on syndicated loans, working capital facilities and prepayment financing.

Sidley Austin LLP possesses ‘in depth knowledge’ of the Indonesian market and is very active in the natural resources, financial services and technology sectors, acting for both domestic and international clients. The ‘very capable’ Charlie Wilson spearheads the practice and is noted for his capabilities in multi jurisdictional securities transactions, infrastructure development mandates and joint ventures. Alexius Chong is praised by clients for his ‘creative and solutions orientated’ approach. He is prepared to advise on restructuring plans, start up fundraising and loan facilities.

Drew & Napier LLC‘s Singapore office is heavily involved in the Indonesian market, demonstrating particular proficiency in restructuring mandates, trademark applications and financing matters. Under the supervision of Julian Kwek, the team is active in the engineering, oil & gas, hospitality and healthcare sectors. Kwek leverages a wealth of bankruptcy expertise in his practice and is well versed in multi jurisdictional transactions across a variety of markets. Blossom Hing, SC and Yvonne Tang further strengthen the team’s Indonesia offering.

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee is ‘a commercially attractive option’ for firms looking to engage with the Indonesian market. Spearheaded by Siew Kam Boon, a January 2025 arrival from Ashurst , the practice is noted for its capabilities in financing facilities, arbitration matters and infrastructure projects. Boon is very active in the private equity space, while Chalid Heyder is a reference in the Indonesian dispute resolution market. He is supported by Teguh Darmawan who impresses with his ‘calm demeanour and professionalism’.

Mishcon de Reya LLP excels in restructuring, financing and other mandates involving international banks, and is also noted for the assistance it provides on ‘corporate matters, tax planning and private wealth’. Practice head, Tahirah Ara, ‘is what makes the practice unique’ and is adept at handling matters involving the media, finance and agriculture sectors. Ara is supported by Si Wei Chua, a corporate law specialist, who excels in commercial acquisitions and investment deals.

Department head John Zadkovich, an October 2024 arrivals from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, brings a wealth of energy expertise to Stephenson Harwood LLP. The team is also active in the financial services, maritime and charity sectors. Nick Dingemans joined the team with Zadkovich and is renowned for his experience in both renewable and traditional energy mandates. Saugata Mukherjee is adept at handling aviation novation matters and aircraft refinancing deals. Tom Platts impresses when acting in joint ventures and regulatory due diligence matters.

WongPartnership LLP delivers ‘fast and cutting-edge service to clients’ and is considered particularly attractive to overseas investors and domestic start-ups. Its Indonesian focused matters are jointly spearheaded by Mark Choy, Lim Wei Lee and James Choo. Choy is considered an authority in Indonesia’s M&A market, while Lee leverages a wealth of arbitration expertise. Choo is well versed in fraud investigations, hospitality group acquisitions and real estate mandates. Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara retired in 2025.