David Dawborn > Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills > Jakarta, Indonesia > Lawyer Profile

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills is particularly strong in respect of its telecoms offering, advising on the most high-profile corporate, M&A, and capital market transactions in telecoms and related infrastructure in the Indonesian market. The firm also has a growing presence in the fintech space, where it is similarly capable of providing cross-practice services to advise on complex transactional mandates. Sakurayuki heads the TMT practice, working on FDI, infrastructure, competition, M&A, and corporate matters in regard to the telecoms industry. Vik Tang straddles M&A and capital markets in advising both telecoms and fintech sector clients. Seconded Herbert Smith Freehills LLP partner David Dawborn and seconded counsel Michelle Virgiany have equally broad practices, while Abimata Putra is more focussed on fintech.

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills has an established track record in advising foreign arrangers and underwriters in both the onshore and offshore elements of offerings and public M&A. Drawing upon the international network of Herbert Smith Freehills, particularly in relation to China and Singapore, the firm is well-placed to handle these cross-jurisdictional mandates that cover the full scope of debt and equity capital markets. Tjahjadi Bunjamin, founding partner, is active and highly-experienced in this area. David Dawborn is also an important contact as a Herbert Smith Freehills partner on secondment to the firm, bringing with him his longstanding reputation with global investment banks in relation to their Indonesian securities business. Viska Kharisma Fajarwati specialises in capital markets and financial services, and has particular strengths in respect of multi-jurisdictional deals relating to the banking, fintech, and manufacturing sectors.

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills has the capacity to handle the full range of transactional corporate mandates across a number of sectors; financial services, including banking, insurance, and fintech, is an area of particular expertise for the firm, as is TMT and related infrastructure projects. Through its association with Herbert Smith Freehills, the firm is not only able to enhance its cross-border capabilities, but also draw on the extensive experience of seconded partners David Dawborn, Vik Tang, and Cellia Cognard across M&A, joint ventures, and corporate transactions more generally. Other key names include Sakurayuki, who specialises in telecoms; Stephanie, who focusses on healthcare; Irfan Ghazali, who has an emphasis on TMT; and Abimata Putra Sulistyo, who works primarily in the financial services and industrial sectors. Founding partner Santi Darmawan also continues to be active within the team.

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills has a particular focus in the areas of renewable energy, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure. Its longstanding relationship with Herbert Smith Freehills enables it to provide combined international and domestic advice. Dhani Maulana Pattinggi, as head of the practice alongside David Dawborn and Matthew Goerke, has a particular focus on M&A transactions and energy projects. Dawborn has advised major mining companies on their mineral projects in Indonesia whilst Goerke focuses on energy, power, and infrastructure matters. Aditya Rachman is also recommended for corporate transactions.