ABNR Counsellors at Law is praised for ‘delivering top-tier, specialised support’, overseeing M&A, investments, and financings connected to tech companies and digital infrastructure. The firm also has a comprehensive commercial platform, advising marquee multinational tech players on e-commerce, data protection and regulatory issues. Agus Ahadi Deradjat leads the team and is a trusted adviser to an extensive list of tech and social media companies, showcasing strong work in the telecoms space. Emir Nurmansyah has a broad practice that includes project finance, M&A and PE deals, and regulatory and compliance advice. Mahiswara Timur is a crucial supporting presence across the full range of client instructions.

Praised for its ‘understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape’, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is well-regarded for the strength of its commercial TMT work, advising major tech players in Indonesia and Southeast Asia on issues such as cyber attacks, personal data audits, and partnerships and agreements. Practice head Zacky Zainal Husein is active across the gamut of TMT mandates and is a key contact to both global corporates and public bodies. Muhammad Iqsan Sirie is a data protection and cybersecurity specialist, highly regarded for his expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Indira Yustikania is able to bring astute fintech capabilities to the fore.

Bagus Enrico & Partners (BE Partners) has a broad TMT practice that is particularly strong in the fintech space, advising a strong body of clients on financial crime issues relating to blockchain, digital assets and NFTs. Further to this, the team continues to be a go-to for global tech companies and telecom operators for corporate, commercial and regulatory instructions. Enrico Iskandar leads the team, offering expert guidance on transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes across all areas of TMT. Co-head Debu Batara Lubis is another practitioner noted for his transactional and advisory work. Alwin Widyanto supports across the full spectrum of practice matters.

Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners continues to act for a diverse range of domestic and international clients, providing expert advice on M&A, joint ventures, business formation, competition, regulatory issues, compliance, and investigative matters. The firm also has a bench of banking and finance specialists able to provide comprehensive advice across complex fintech issues. Daniel Pardede works closely with a number of marquee telecom operators and providers, recently acting on partnerships, spin-offs and acquisitions. Erwandi Hendarta has considerable experience in handling fintech mandates, while Iqbal Darmawan combines transactional prowess with key regulatory understanding. Mahardikha Sardjana  is another name for fintech advice and Adhika Wiyoso also comes recommended.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners – Dentons HPRP remains a leader in the Indonesian TMT legal market, consistently sought after by clients for expert advice on compliance, regulatory matters, and data protection. It also maintains a key client base of major domestic banks, providing ongoing fintech counsel, particularly regarding new banking products and online services. Andre Rahadian and Mika Isac Kriyasa co-lead the practice, with the former noted for his proficiency in the telecoms arena and the latter for his knowledge of fintech and cybersecurity issues. Akbar Bayu also comes recommended.

Singled out for the breadth of its fintech work, SSEK Law Firm is highly adept advising multinational financial technology solutions and payment providers on a range of corporate and commercial work, while also managing licensing and registration for crypto derivative exchange companies. Team head Winnie Rolindrawan is a fintech specialist and oversees transactional, commercial and regulatory instructions for a range of domestic and international clients. Co-head Michael Carl is chiefly recognised for his corporate finance work and is another key name for fintech work. Denny Rahmansyah has recently been active on data centre and cryptocurrency deals.

Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman has strong credentials in the digital infrastructure and telecoms space, providing a range of industry players with M&A and financing counsel. A notable strength of the practice lies in capital raising, advising both investors and investees on early and late-stage fundraising rounds. Harun Reksodiputro leads the team and excels across a range of transactions, with a particular focus in fintech and infrastructure matters. Co-head Sugianto Osman leverages previous in-house telecommunications experience to comprehensively advise a range of domestic and multinational clients. Prasetyo Sukirno is noted for his venture capital mandates.

K&K Advocates is highly regarded for delivering ‘practical solutions’ in its comprehensive legal advisory services, with a focus on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters for a wide range of tech and telecom companies. Helming the practice is Danny Kobrata who acts as a key adviser to clients across a multitude of industries including gaming, e-commerce, financial services, and energy, amongst others. Siti Adira Kania acts for a number of multinational social media and media entertainment companies, while Emil Zanadi Sasongko has a strong track record in data governance and protection mandates.

Walalangi & Partners in association with Nishimura & Asahi provides legal counsel to major multinational tech companies that covers both corporate and commercial instructions, including M&A, smart facilities development, personal data protection, digital marketing and regulatory compliance. Luky Walalangi spearheads the practice and has recently been active on cross-border acquisitions, fintech issues, and project development in the digital infrastructure space. Jeanne Elisabeth Donauw is primarily recognised for her M&A and PE work, while Sinta Dwi Cestakarani has strength in data protection matters.

With M&A and investment deals at the forefront of its impressive portfolio of work, Widyawan & Partners works with an extensive roster of domestic and international tech clients, frequently instructed in the media and entertainment and digital infrastructure spaces. Team head Yolanda Hutapea is a corporate and employment partner who is active on cross-border M&A and data protection mandates. Co-head Karen Phang has a strong focus on the financial services sectors and handles M&A and joint ventures. Another name for acquisitions and investments, co-head Teguh Arwiko works closely with a number of private equity and sovereign wealth outfits.

Demonstrating expertise across all strands of TMT, Makarim & Taira S. handles a steady stream of compliance and regulatory advisory work, alongside M&A and restructuring mandates. Maria Sagrado leads the group and is a key adviser to Asian, European and US funds and sponsors seeking legal counsel with inbound tech-focused investors. Co-head Frederick Simanjuntak focuses on M&A and financings, while Stephanie Kandou provides further M&A and capital raising capabilities.

Makes & Partners has a client base that includes major tech and telecom companies, start-ups, private equity outfits and venture capitalists, all of whom seek advice for complex M&A and investment deals. Yozua Makes leads the team and focuses on foreign investments from a mix of overseas industry players. Co-head Niki Satyapeni, who joined the firm in November 2023, has skill in M&A, inbound investments, and capital raises. Bernardus Billy left the practice in July 2023.

Rajamada & Partners is well placed to advise on a wealth of tech-related issues, including reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, drafting and registering IP licenses, and responding to data breaches and cyber attacks. Raja Mada Silalahi heads the practice and is the chief lead on client’s commercial and regulatory instructions. Co-head Dian Hakiki helps advise a number of information and logistics tech companies.

A team that is ‘professional and prompt in their legal service’, TNB & Partners in association with Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong track record in data protection issues, advising both domestic and international clients on Indonesian, EU, and US regulations and compliance. It also assists clients in responding to data breaches and cyberattacks. Team head Benny Bernarto provides trusted counsel to multinational tech, financial services and transport and logistics companies. Co-head Kresna Panggabean is a go-to for corporate, regulatory, and compliance issues. Jeremiah Purba and Tias Karina also come recommended.

UMBRA – Strategic Legal Solutions has a wealth of experience advising tech and telecoms businesses across an array of corporate matters, including M&A, financings, and IPOs. Team head Pramudya Oktavinanda has a broad practice that includes transactions, product development, and regulatory and compliance advice. Co-head Putu Raditya Nugraha is recognsied for his skill in fintech matters, while co-head Ahmad Zakaria’s practice has an emphasis on debt and equity capital markets.