Due to its association with Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman in Jakarta, A&O Shearman offers a comprehensive and seamless service for cross-border transactions involving Indonesia. Gautam Narasimhan is a banking and finance expert, who regularly advises international banks and private equity funds. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Bill McCormack is recommended for energy and infrastructure projects. Richard Porter and James Mythen are both highly skilled at navigating international M&A transactions, while Scott Lovell stands out for his capabilities at handling matters in the LNG sector. Kok Jin Ong and Hae-Ran Song are further key members of the team.

With more than two decades of experience advising on high-value corporate and M&A transactions across Southeast Asia, Melissa Ng heads the practice at Clifford Chance. The team has extensive experience handling a range of cross-border matters involving Indonesia, including transactions in sectors such as energy, oil and gas, and financial services. Shaun Langhorne is skilled at handling complex international restructuring work. With an expertise in construction and infrastructure projects, Matthew Buchanan is another recommended member of the team; he regularly advises on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts as well as the financing of major development projects.

Linklaters continues to be a go-to firm for clients seeking advice on complex cross-border M&A transactions. The firm also houses a strong team of international commercial dispute resolution specialists that has extensive experience in arbitrations involving Indonesian companies and state entities. Sophie Mathur is skilled at handling a variety of corporate transactions in Southeast Asia, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity financing arrangements. Amit Singh stands out for his expertise in capital markets, while Fiona Gray and Philip Badge are recommended for complex banking and finance matters. Jelita Pandjaitan is another excellent practitioner with experience resolving cross-border disputes through a variety of mediums such as litigation, mediation, and arbitration.

Milbank regularly advises large financial institutions and prominent Indonesian companies on a wide range of matters, including capital markets transactions, joint ventures, and project financing. Giles Kennedy is noted for his ability to handle large IPOs, while managing partner David Zemans is an expert in leveraged finance and restructuring issues. James Murray heads the project, energy and infrastructure practice. Working closely alongside Murray, James Orme frequently advises banks, project companies, and sponsors on large projects relating to renewable energy and digital infrastructure. Jacqueline Chan is recommended for corporate and M&A matters in the healthcare, energy, and telecoms sectors. Andrew Gibb is another essential member of the team.

White & Case Pte. Ltd. has a broad range of experience advising on high-value transactions in the energy, real estate, and manufacturing sectors. Kaya Proudian leads the capital markets team, while Jonathan Olier is the head of the M&A and private equity practice. Tim Fourteau is recommended for his skill at handling complex project development and financing mandates, especially regarding power, oil and gas and infrastructure; he regularly advises clients such as equity investors, financial institutions, and developers. Alexander McMyn is also noted for his expertise in debt finance and restructuring matters. The international practice is complimented by its association with Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in Jakarta.

Allen & Gledhill LLP regularly advises international corporations and venture capital clients on a variety of Indonesia-related mandates, including early-stage investments, acquisitions, and market entry strategies. Heading the Indonesian practice, Prawiro Widjaja focusses on M&A and restructuring matters. Erik Widjaja is experienced at resolving disputes relating to shipping and trade; he is particularly skilled at handling mortgage enforcement on vessels and claims against companies that have gone into liquidation. Jessie Lim is another standout lawyer in the team, who frequently advises on transactions across a range of sectors, including banking, manufacturing, and logistics. Oene Marseille is another integral member of the team with in-depth experience advising private investors in the Indonesian market.

Gibson Dunn has a wealth of experience advising prominent foreign investors in the Indonesian market with large corporations such as Chevron forming part of its diverse client portfolio. The practice is co-headed by Jamie Thomas and Brad Roach. Thomas is an expert in handling cross-border debt financing matters; he has extensive experience advising on financing in the renewable energy and commodity sectors. Roach focusses on complex transactions in the oil and gas sector. The team is strengthened by Daniel Abercromby, who joined from White & Case Pte. Ltd. in June 2024.

King & Spalding LLP stands out for its strength in handling complex matters in the energy sector, including advising on joint operating agreements, drilling contracts, seismic agreements, and the development of export gas pipelines. The team also has a wealth of experience advising on joint ventures and M&A transactions. Andrew Brereton is heading the firm’s sustainable lending efforts in Indonesia. Noted for her in-depth knowledge of the energy and LNG sectors, Zoe Bromage is another prominent member of the team. Lachlan Clancy departed the Tokyo office in October 2023, and Anthony Patten left the Singapore team in September 2023.

Latham & Watkins LLP has a wealth of experience advising on cross-border transactions involving Indonesia. The team advises clients across a range of sectors, including telecoms, oil and gas, retail, and power. Sharon Lau focusses on M&A and capital markets transactions; she recently advised Merdeka Battery Materials on its IPO on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. With more than two decades of experience, Timothy Hia is recommended for complex financing and refinancing mandates. Stephen McWilliams is a further standout member of the team with a specialty in handling infrastructure and energy projects. James Clayton-Payne, Marcus Lee and Sidharth Bhasin are also of note.

Norton Rose Fulbright works closely alongside its associated local firm TNB & Partners in association with Norton Rose Fulbright when advising domestic and international companies on transactions involving Indonesia. Managing partner Kresna Panggabean leads the team in Jakarta; he advises on a wide range of matters, including compliance strategies and regulatory issues as well as general corporate work. Noted for her capabilities as a banking and finance lawyer, Tasdikiah Siregar is recommended for transactional debt finance work. Benny Bernarto is another integral member in the team, who specialises in infrastructure and energy projects.

The Indonesia practice group at K&L Gates Straits Law LLC is led by Marius Toime. Toime focusses on M&A and corporate transactions, especially relating to the energy and infrastructure sectors; he is also registered as a foreign legal counsel in Indonesia. Sarah Park is another recommended member of the team, who has in-depth experience advising on matters relating to oil and gas, power, and LNG projects. The team frequently assists clients such as companies, sponsors, developers, and commercial lenders. Narayanan Sreenivasan left the firm in July 2024.

Reed Smith LLP houses a multi-disciplinary team that regularly advises international clients undertaking business transactions in Indonesia as well as companies looking to invest in the market. The team has experience advising on matters in the energy, shipping, and construction sectors. Leading the Indonesia business practice, Johnny Lim specialises in corporate and commercial transactions. Manoj Purush is also noted for his skill in handling cross-border M&A transactions and debt restructurings. Gerald Licnachan left the Singapore office in October 2023.

The team at Sidley Austin LLP is co-led by Charlie Wilson and Matthew Sheridan. Wilson stands out for his wealth of experience handling cross-border investments and M&A transactions involving Indonesia. With an expertise in capital markets, Sheridan recently advised on the PT Amman Mineral Internasional’s IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Alexius Chong is also noted for his capabilities concerning capital markets; he frequently assists clients such as issuers and underwriters.

Drew & Napier LLC has a particular strength in navigating complex debt restructurings. The team also regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions involving Indonesian companies across a range of sectors, including logistics, retail, manufacturing, and financial services. Further to this, the team has extensive experience in joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The Indonesian desk is co-headed by Sushil Nair and Julian Kwek.

Drawing upon its global network and its association with Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners in Jakarta, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee offers a comprehensive service for domestic and international clients needing advice on M&A and capital markets transactions. Key members of the team include Nick Williams and Khushaal Ved, both of whom have significant experience with cross-border investigations involving Indonesia. The team is led by Stephanie Keen.

Mishcon de Reya LLP regularly advises Indonesian companies, foreign investors, and international corporations. The team is especially recommended for its skill at navigating complex debt restructurings. Heading the team, Tahirah Ara has more than twenty years of experience advising on cross-border financings, M&A transactions, and joint ventures. Angelene Teo is ‘an exceptional senior associate’, who is noted for her capabilities with assisting financial institutions and corporate borrowers with international transactions.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has extensive experience handling high-value and complex transactions in Indonesia with TikTok and Telkom forming part of its client portfolio. The practice is co-led by Rajeev Duggal in Singapore and Jonathan Stone in Hong Kong, both of whom are recommended for their skill at navigating M&A and capital markets transactions. The team has experience advising on matters across a range of sectors, including energy, logistics, and telecommunication.

Stephenson Harwood LLP has a strength in asset financing, especially relating to Indonesian aviation and shipping sectors. The team advises clients such as financial institutions, offshore companies, airlines, and sponsors. Further to this, the team also regularly acts for private equity and private credit funds on acquisitions and restructurings. The practice is co-headed by Saugata Mukherjee, Gregory Xu, and Tom Platts.

The Indonesia practice at WongPartnership LLP is co-led by Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara, Mark Choy, and James Choo. The team has experience advising on a wide of cross-border matters, including debt restructurings, acquisitions, and venture capital transactions. The international practice is complimented by the firm’s alliance with Makes & Partners in Jakarta, strengthening the team’s depth of knowledge and expertise in the region.