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ABNR Counsellors at Law's multi-disciplinary practice covers syndicated and bilateral loans, leveraged and acquisition financings, and security arrangements. Emir Nurmansyah leads the team and is an expert in cross-border financings and transactions. Another key figure is Theodoor Bakker, who is skilled in acquisition finance, structured finance and security arrangements. Also recommended are infrastructure financing experts Ayik Candrawulan Gunadi, Nurdin Adiwibowo, Freddy Karyadi and Elsie Hakim, who recently made partner.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is highly skilled in project, property and acquisition financings. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf co-heads the practice and has represented borrowers and lenders on high-profile financings. Also leading the team is Ahmad Fikri Assegaf, who has represented domestic and international companies as well as state bodies on corporate finance mandates. Yanu Wiriasmoko, an expert in structured financing and leveraged buyouts, is also highly recommended.

Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie covers the spectrum of banking and finance work, which includes bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as project finance, acquisition finance and Islamic finance. Erwandi Hendarta leads the team and has extensive experience in handling M&A transactions within the banking sector. Also recommended are  Indri Pramitaswari Guritno, who specialises in structured finance transactions, and Kreshna Yuditya Rahmat, who is experienced in sharia financings.

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills is a key player for project finance, but also has very strong capabilities when it comes to financings in the banking, real estate, insurance and fintech areas. Founding partner Tjahjadi Bunjamin is an important figure and highly experienced in handling cross-border financings. Other notable names are David Dawborn, who has a longstanding background in the project finance space, and Adrianus (Tommy) Adritomo, who regularly deals with debt financing transactions.

Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in association with White & Case acts for lenders, underwriters and arrangers and is notably strong in project and real estate financing. Practice head Fajar Ramadhan has been very active in bridge and debt financing transactions.

With a client base that includes banks, financial institutions and insurance companies, Makarim & Taira S. is a popular choice for aircraft and export credit financing, as well as bilateral and syndicated loans. Kurniawan Tanzil leads the team and represents both borrowers and lenders on complex financial transactions. Lina A. Amran is also skilled in banking transactions, with additional expertise in trade financing, credit insurance and commodities trading. Maria Sagrado regularly represents foreign investors in financial transactions and has a particular interest in the fintech space.

Core areas of focus for Mochtar Karuwin Komar include debt financing, trade financing and project financing. Emir Kusumaatmadja leads the team and is highly skilled in the aforementioned areas.

Oentoeng Suria & Partners advises both local and international lenders on major project financings. Ratih Nawangsari leads the team and is currently very active in advising on infrastructure financings. Also recommended is Rizaldy Tauhid, who has a similar focus on project finance.

Multinational financial groups regularly instruct SSEK Legal Consultants on loan agreements and financings, particularly when it comes to project finance. Ira Eddymurthy leads the practice and is notably skilled in the areas of project finance and insurance. Other key individuals include Michael Carl, who focuses on project finance and restructurings, and Fahrul Yusuf, who is a corporate lawyer with a strong emphasis on the banking sector.

Makes & Partners has acted for both domestic and international clients on financings involving real estate, project development and retail. Founding partner Yozua Makes leads the practice and has extensive experience in both corporate and project finance.

Soemadipradja & Taher advises both lenders and debtors on project, corporate, retail, structured and sharia financing transactions. Retno Muljosantoso leads the team and is an expert in handling both conventional and Islamic finance. Also recommended is Emalia Achmadi, who is notably strong for regulatory and compliance issues.

TNB & Partners represents international and domestic clients and is particularly well known for its work in shipping and aviation finance. Practice head Tasdikiah Siregar is highly skilled in these areas, as well as in debt finance matters.

BUDIARTO Law Partnership is experienced in advising on asset, acquisition and project finance. Managing partner Widjojo Budiarto leads the team and is supported by senior associate Athalia Devin.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners advises both debtors and creditors on financings, refinancings, trade financings and syndicated loans. Andre Rahadian is a key figure and particularly skilled in handling financings related to the aviation and oil and gas sectors. Other recommended team members are Chadri Jurnalis, who focuses on project finance, and Fabiola Hutagalung, a corporate lawyer with additional expertise in banking and finance.