Allen & Overy is highly capable in offering its Indonesian clients assistance in complex, cross-border matters, particularly in relation to regulatory issues that may impact Indonesian businesses. Additionally, members of the practice are highly regarded in matters of banking, capital markets, M&A, restructurings and projects. It has acted for international clients in many of the largest projects related to the power sector, including waste-to-energy and largescale refinery matters. Notable members of the practice include Gautam Narasimhan, who focuses on complex transactions and financings, and Jason Humphreys, who has acted in leading projects matters in Indonesia. Felipe Duque and Aloysius Tan are also noted for their work in relation to Indonesian capital markets. In May 2023, Tom Jokelson and Rishi Hindocha were promoted to partner, while Brendan Hannigan left the firm for an in-house position in September 2022.

By its longstanding presence in Indonesia, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is able to offer its clients international standard deal execution and expertise on local Indonesian law for both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. In addition, the firm is capable of acting for clients across the legal sector; its portfolio includes major companies in renewable, oil and gas, power, TMT, finance, and real estate. Adrian Cheng is well-versed in acting in financing matters for major companies operating in Indonesia, while the firm’s international arbitration practice is headed by Alastair Henderson, who has appeared in arbitrations on Indonesian disputes. Glynn Cooper advises on infrastructure projects in Indonesia concerning roads and ports whilst heading the projects & energy practice. In addition, Mark Robinson, Gitta Satryani, Jamie McLaren and Xavier Amadei head other crucial practice areas in the firm. Victor Chiew and Salonika Kataria were promoted to partners in May 2023.

Linklaters offers its clients full-service advice across practice areas in Indonesia, including M&A, banking and finance, projects, employment, capital markets, financing and dispute resolution. The firm is known for advising major investment banks and multinational corporations, while its association with domestic firm Widyawan & Partners strengthens its presence and practice in Indonesia. Notable practice members include Jonathan Horan and Amit Singh, who heads the South and Southeast Asia capital markets group, Sophie Mathur, who heads the Asia corporate practice, and head of disputes Jelita Pandjaitan. Philip Badge leads the firm’s Asia banking group, while Karen Phang provides assistance to clients on their transactions and businesses in Indonesia. Fiona Gray is well-known for her capability in structured credit transactions and financings.

Ashurst LLP provides its clients with a complete service in all areas of practice including corporate and M&A, banking, disputes, and employment. The firm can draw from its offices across the globe and from its association with local firm Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst to provide a seamless service on domestic and international transactions that involve Indonesia. In addition, the firm has a strong presence in projects and energy matters for leading companies. Rob Palmer, an international arbitration lawyer with longstanding experience in Indonesia, heads the firm’s practice. Joining the firm in August 2022 from Allen & Gledhill LLP, Tao Koon Chiam is now head of M&A in Southeast Asia. Also of note is Michelle Phang, who leads the corporate transactions team. In early and mid-2023, Richard Guit, Michael Harrison and Daniel Reinbott left the firm for Baker Botts L.L.P..

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow offers its clients services in a wide array of sectors in Indonesia, from projects and infrastructure matters to capital markets and dispute resolution. The firm fields a broad client base, with many domestic and international clients, including multinational corporations, in healthcare, finance, technology and entertainment. Its expertise spans across the Asia Pacific Region, and its association with Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie provides clients with greater assistance on the ground in Indonesia. Emmanuel Hadjidakis is notable for his work in banking, finance and acquisitions while Ashok Lalwani heads the international capital markets team. Other key members of the team include Nandakumar Ponniya, head of the dispute resolution practice, and Kim Hock Ang, who handles major infrastructure project development work.

Gibson Dunn advises both local Indonesian and foreign companies looking to enter the market, counting foreign investors as part of its clientele as well as state-owned enterprises. Additionally, the firm advises on all aspects of Indonesia law, acting for clients on environmental issues, disputes, energy matters, and restructurings. Brad Roach is global co-chair of the firm’s oil and gas practice group and is noted for his work on energy and LNG matters. Jamie Thomas, co-chair of the global finance practice group, frequently advises on finance and restructuring matters. In November 2022, Paul Tan joined from Clifford Chance.

King & Spalding LLP handles matters in key industries across the Indonesian market. It has advised on high-profile transactions in the energy sector, including oil and gas as well as LNG development projects, and on major M&A and finance matters. The firm further assists in arbitrations concerning Indonesian disputes. Co-head of the global power practice Simon Cowled advises on major power projects in the country, while Andrew Brereton leads the firm’s sustainable lending efforts in Indonesia.

The members of Shearman & Sterling LLP are highly experienced in advising on Indonesia’s key practice areas, including capital markets, project development, finance and M&A. Its advice capabilities includes a wide range of sectors such as energy, mining and metals as well as infrastructure and telecoms. In addition, the firm has assisted in major power projects within the country. Kyungwon (Won) Lee leads the Asia capital markets team, focusing on corporate finance and securities transactions. Bill McCormack handles energy and infrastructure projects for the firm and Richard Porter leads the M&A practice.

Reed Smith LLP’s Indonesia business team frequently advises international entities wishing to enter the Indonesian market as well as domestic companies wishing to invest or expand overseas. Matthew Gorman and Gerald Licnachan lead the practice jointly and both handle corporate finance and commercial transactions.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP advises on major Indonesian corporate matters for domestic and international clients, where the firm is involved in M&A transactions as well as IPOs and other capital market deals. Co-heads Rajeev Duggal and Jonathan Stone regularly provide support on complex, cross-border work.