The Indonesia practice at Clifford Chance has been thriving since its inception in 1981, with numerous partners worldwide lending support to the seven key Singaporean-based partners. In addition to its impressive expertise in capital markets transactions, the team is noted for its track record in advising both regional and international clients on high-profile M&A transactions, along with a renowned projects practice and demonstrable experience in the aviation sector. Melissa NG, who specialises in M&As, jointly leads the team alongside US-qualified lawyer Johannes Juette, who focuses on capital markets mandates. Thomas England handles financing transactions across Southeast Asia, while Shaun Langhorne advises on contentious and non-contentious restructuring matters. Other key members of the team include Gareth Deiner, who specialises in debt capital markets products, and Matthew Buchanan, who advises on the construction aspects of major energy and infrastructure projects

Housing a ‘high-quality team’ of ‘leading advisers’, Milbank has demonstrable experience advising on capital markets, project finance, M&A, restructuring and insolvency, and banking matters. Key work highlights include acting for Bukalapak on its $1.5bn IPO listed on the Indonesia stock exchange. ‘Extremely hard working’ Jacqueline Chan, who is noted for her expertise in corporate finance, M&As and restructuring mandates, leads the practice alongside head of projects, energy and infrastructure finance James Murray, David Zemans, who focuses on high-value financing transactions, and ‘leading capital markets adviser’ Giles Kennedy. Other key contacts in the group include James Orme, who advises on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, and special counsel Terrence O’Donnell, who joined the firm from Shearman & Sterling LLP in July 2021 and acts for clients on capital markets matters.

White & Case’s well-established practice acts for domestic and international clients on the full range of corporate and M&A transactions, capital markets mandates, restructurings, project finance matters, international trade issues and disputes. On account of its association with Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA), the team is well-placed to advise on the international aspects of Indonesia-related transactions and maintains an impressive client roster. Key work highlights include representing the Ooredoo Group on the $6bn merger of Indosat Ooredoo with H3I. Head of the firm’s capital markets team Kaya Proudian advises on Indonesian debt and equity capital markets transactions, while Jonathan Olier spearheads the M&A and private equity practice, which acts for private equity firms and other financial sponsors on M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate financings. Alexander McMyn leads the finance and debt restructuring team. Jon Bowden departed for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in May 2023.

Allen & Gledhill LLP acts for domestic and international corporates on market entry strategies, corporate restructurings, acquisitions, technology ventures and divestments, as well as disputes, in Indonesia. On account of its association with Soemadipradja & Taher, the team is well-placed to handle cross-jurisdictional cases and provides an integrated service to regional clients. Oene Marseille splits his time between the firm’s offices in Singapore and Indonesia, and acts for international corporations and private investors on corporate and M&A transactions. Marseille jointly leads the practice alongside Prawiro Widjaja, who advises on M&As, restructurings and equity capital markets mandates in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia. Aris Budi Prasetiyo is another key figure in the team, acting as international counsel.

Commended for its ‘wealth of knowledge and experience’, the Indonesia team at DLA Piper advises domestic and international clients on capital markets transactions, M&As, energy and infrastructure projects, banking and finance matters, as well as disputes and competition law issues. Managing partner Joe Bauerschmidt co-leads the practice and has considerable experience advising on M&A and capital markets transactions in Indonesia, across the technology, financial services and energy sectors. Bauerschmidt is supported by Timothy Tan, who handles high-value acquisition financings and leveraged buyouts, as well as special situations financings, and corporate finance expert Philip Lee, who is English and New York qualified. Vincent Seah is praised for his ‘stellar experience’ in the development and financing of power projects, and Maurice Burke heads the investigations practice.

King & Spalding LLP’s Indonesia team assists clients in M&As, financing and restructuring transactions, as well as energy and infrastructure projects. The practice is often called on to handle cross-jurisdictional mandates, as demonstrated by its advice to Mitsui on the sale of its interest in PT Paiton Energy, and is noted for its capability advising on mergers and financings in the power sector, in addition to projects financings in the mining industry. Simon Cowled is a key figure in the team and regularly advises on major Indonesian power projects, while Andrew Brereton has experience in restructurings, financings and acquisitions relating to distressed assets. Deputy head of the firm’s energy practice Richard Nelson focuses on the divestment of oil and gas assets, and Anthony Patten focuses on corporate, project development and finance work in the energy sector.

Shearman & Sterling LLP stands out for its expertise in high-profile energy and infrastructure projects in Indonesia, as demonstrated by its advice to Masdar and PT PJB Investasi on the development and financing of a 145MW floating solar PV project over the Cirata reservoir. With experience across the energy, mining and metals, infrastructure and TMT sectors, the practice is also noted for its capability in M&As and capital markets transactions. Bill McCormack, who advises on the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects, jointly leads the project development and finance practice alongside David Clinch, who focuses on projects and transactional work. Phil Cheveley spearheads the M&A team and head of Singapore’s capital markets group Andrew Schleider has considerable experience in offerings of high yield and investment grade debt securities, convertible bonds and equity. Kyungwon (Won) Lee, who leads the firm's Asia capital markets team, is another key contact.

Leading M&A and private equity partner Stephanie Keen heads the Indonesia practice at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee, which is noted for its capability in corporate and finance transactions, often involvoing a cross-border element. Counting Navis Capital Partners and Madison Pacific Trust, to name a few, among its key roster of clients, the team has demonstrable experience across the technology and telecoms, energy and natural resources, financial services and education sectors. Finance specialist Charlie Clayton-Payne and Nick Williams, a key contact for restructuring and insolvency matters, bring a wealth of experience to the practice.

The Indonesia practice at Norton Rose Fulbright continues to engage in high-value corporate and M&A transactions across the banking, financial services, oil and gas, energy and telecoms sectors. Based in Jakarta, managing partner Kresna Panggabean leads the team and acts for agribusinesses, oil and gas and mining companies on Indonesian regulatory issues, general corporate matters and commercial disputes. Tasdikiah Siregar advises on M&As and aviation finance matters, while Benny Bernarto has experience in infrastructure, energy and project financing work. Shamim Razavi, who divides his time between the firm's Jakarta and Sydney offices, is another key contact in the group.

The Indonesia practice at WongPartnership LLP frequently collaborates with Makes & Partners to advise on corporate and M&A transactions, both inbound and outbound, in Indonesia and across the ASEAN region. With demonstrable experience in litigation and arbitration, the team handles disputes across the banking and financial, construction, energy, healthcare and telecoms sectors. Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara, who acts for borrowers, court-appointed administrators and special situation investors on cross-border debt restructurings, jointly leads the practice alongside Mark Choy, who focuses on M&As, corporate finance and general corporate matters. Kyle Lee is praised as ‘well-versed in relation to start-up practices and deals’.

The Indonesia practice at Sidley Austin LLP represents multinational and domestic companies, Indonesian conglomerates, investment companies, state-owned enterprises, start-ups and emerging companies on cross-border transactions, with demonstrable experience advising on capital markets, M&A, private equity and venture capital mandates. Based in Singapore, capital markets expert Matthew Sheridan jointly leads the team alongside Charlie Wilson, who acts for private equity funds and corporations on their investments and disposals across Southeast Asia.