The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a second tier firm,

Mochtar Karuwin Komar recently advised Barclays Bank on regulatory matters and the integration of Indonesian Bank Akila under the Barclays brand. Emir Kusumaatmadja heads a team that has developed a strong niche aeroplane financing practice, having advised Garuda and Lion Air on aircraft acquisitions in recent years.

Within Capital markets, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a third tier firm,

Miranti Ramnadhani heads the practice at Mochtar Karuwin Komar, which recently represented the underwriter in Berlian Laju Tanker’s new share issue. It also advised rubber processing company Sri Trang on due diligence prior to its Singapore listing. Other major transactions included advising mobile telecoms carrier Axis on a $1.2bn sharia-compliant 
financing for the purchase of networking equipment, which included several tranches of loans. In 2011 Gita Tiffany Boer left the firm to go in-house.

Within Corporate and M&A, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a second tier firm,

Miranti Malikus-Ramadhani leads a team at Mochtar Karuwin Komar that has excellent knowledge of the mining sector. It recently established subsidiaries for a German turbine company, and advised a major international mining company on international trade and labour matters. The firm benefits from a non-exclusive referral relationship with Clifford Chance.

Within Dispute resolution, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a third tier firm,

Mochtar Karuwin Komar has particular expertise in tax litigation and recently advised several international leasing companies in the suspension of payment proceedings of Mandala Airlines. The team also represented a major electronics company as plaintiff in a civil lawsuit.

Within Employment, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a first tier firm,

Sukrisman Husein heads the team at Mochtar Karuwin Komar, which recently advised an international pharmaceuticals company on a major employee misconduct case. Other significant matters for the practice included advising several international law firms, including Clifford Chance, on labour matters for their clients.

Within Projects and energy, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a second tier firm,

Mochtar Karuwin Komar experienced an increase in inbound work from Chinese investors, and recently advised GDF Suez on a tender submission in connection with the Central Java 1000 MW independent power project. Ahmad Djoyosugito is the main contact.

Within Real estate, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a second tier firm,

Mochtar Karuwin Komar is noted for its construction expertise for corporate clients and recently advised Doosan Heavy Industries on a construction project. Indajani K Halim is the main contact.

Within Restructuring and insolvency, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a first tier firm,

Mochtar Karuwin Komar recently advised several international leasing companies in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings of Adam SkyConnection Airlines. Other highlights included advising a major international leasing company and a group of aircraft maintenance companies in the suspension of payment proceedings by Mandala Airlines. Mulyana is the main contact.

Within Shipping, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a first tier firm,

Mochtar Karuwin Komar advises lenders in connection with ship financing and leasing. Craig Heggie leads the practice and is highly recommended.

Within Tax, Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a second tier firm,

Mochtar Karuwin Komar mainly advises on tax issues resulting from M&A deals. The firm is also experienced in tax litigation, having recently represented several foreign companies on tax law disputes before the Supreme Court. Mulyana is the main contact.