ABNR Counsellors at Law is a leading independent firm for project finance, acquisition finance and corporate finance, with additional experience in sustainable and Islamic structures. Primarily acting on the lender side, the team acts for both local and international banks, with expertise in both syndicated, consortium and bilateral financing. Emir Nurmansyah leads the practice and alongside banking and finance has expertise in complementary areas such as restructuring, corporate and project finance.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners’ core areas of focus include project, property and acquisition finance mandates, with expertise in handling syndicated and bilateral structures. Founding partner Ibrahim Assegaf leads the practice and has advised lenders on the financing and refinancing of major energy projects. Fellow founder Ahmad Fikri Assegaf has very broad capabilities and a key name in the market for Islamic finance. Yanu Wiriasmoko, who is highly skilled in corporate finance, is another key name.

With an impressive roster of international lenders among its clients, Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills stands out for its expertise in project finance with additional expertise in real estate, acquisition, and corporate finance. The team handles both syndicated and bilateral loan structures and is also very prevalent in Islamic finance. Founding partner Tjahjadi Bunjamin jointly leads the team and is highly skilled in complex cross-border financings, most recently acting on a deal comprising of 11 banks and spanning across nine different jurisdictions. He leads the team alongside Adrianus (Tommy) Adritomo whose key capabilities are in project finance and debt restructuring.

Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in exclusive association with White & Case LLP Indonesia had a very successful year having advised Bangkok Bank on it’s $2.3b financing of Bank Permata, which was one of the biggest deals in Southeast Asia. The team advises lenders, underwriters and arrangers on both financing and debt restructuring. Financings tend to revolve around acquisitions, projects and corporate funding. Fajar Ramadhan leads the practice and is supported by capital markets expert Kristo Molina.

An independent firm, Makarim & Taira S. has expertise in both domestic and cross-border transactions, especially in areas such as syndicated lending, export credits, refinancing, and debt restructuring. Kurniawan Tanzil works at the helm and is an expert in both corporate and project finance, with additional expertise in capital markets. Lina A. Amran is another key name, focusing on trade financing, credit insurance, and commodities trading. Maria Sagrado, who supports foreign investors, has extensive experience in regulatory work, particularly when it comes to the fintech sector.

Project financing is the key area of focus for Oentoeng Suria & Partners, most notably acting for high profile clients from China including China Development Bank, China Construction Bank and Bank of China. Rizaldy Tauhid leads the practice and has extensive experience in the financing of major infrastructure projects, with additional expertise in capital markets.

SSEK Legal Consultants is highly skilled in handling the regulatory aspects of financial services and insurance firms entering the market, as well as expertise in project finance and syndicated loans. The team is led by Ira Eddymurthy who is and expert in project finance, insurance and tax law.

TNB & Partners advises intentional lenders on investment and asset financing, counting Bangkok Bank among its client roster. Tasdikiah Siregar works at the helm, noted for her expertise in the aforementioned areas as well as in shipping and aviation finance.

Property finance is a key strength of Makes & Partners, advising major local investors such as Agung Podomora Land and Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust. Managing partner Yozua Makes and Fransisca S.H. are the key names of note.

Soemadipradja & Taher has expertise in financing and restructuring transactions, and has recently enhanced its cross-border capabilities due its recent alliance with Singaporean firm Allen & Gledhill LLP. The team advises international and local clients, with its current workload involving the refinancing of bilateral loans, corporate facility agreements, and regulatory compliance issues.  Emalia Achmadi is the key name to note.

Ivan Almaida Baely & Firmansyah Law Firm (IAB&F) acts for a number of public and private domestic companies, with standout strengths in debt restructuring, shipping finance and project finance.  Ivan Ferdiansyah Baely works at the helm and has a particularly unique insight into debt restructuring having formerly worked for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency.

Roosdiono & Partners's membership of the ASEAN Zico Law partnership makes it well-placed to handle cross-border loan facilities, with additional expertise in Islamic finance and fintech.  Leoni Silitonga heads up the team and is experienced in project finance, structured finance  and asset backed securities, among other areas.

Predominantly acting for domestic clients, Siregar & Djojonegoro is highly skilled in handling corporate and project finance mandates, with recent instructions involving syndicated and bridge financing structures. Founding partner Zippora Siregar leads the practice and is very experienced in corporate and acquisition finance, with expertise in complementary areas such as foreign investment and capital markets.