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Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners
18th Floor, Sequis Tower
Lot 11B, SCBD, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 71
Jakarta 12190
Indonesia

Indonesia > Antitrust and competition Tier 2

Indonesia > Labour and employment Tier 2

Work highlights

Indonesia > Dispute resolution Tier 3

At Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners, the dispute resolution practice's 'breadth and depth of expertise and experience is excellent'. The team represents clients in domestic and cross-border cases, and is active in international arbitration, ADR, and regulatory matters. Managing partner Chalid Heyder has a solid track record in handling litigation as well as BANI, SIAC and ICC arbitration cases; he co-heads the department with Teguh Darmawan.

Practice head(s):

Chalid Heyder; Teguh Darmawan

Testimonials

‘Chalid Heyder and Teguh Darmawan are both seasoned litigators with a wealth of experience in handling internal investigations.’

‘The team is very professional with great efficiency. Their opinions, solutions and suggestions are always very detailed and easy to implement.’

‘Chalid Heyder and Teguh Darmawan understand clients’ projects and issues well. Their attitude of making the best effort for a project is always valuable.’

‘The team consists of seasoned and prominent commercial dispute lawyers known in the market.’

‘The individuals are quick learners. They understand a client’s requirements from the viewpoint of the client.’

‘The firm researches and analyzes each potential option in a complex negotiation or litigation.’

‘It is an outstanding firm with highly competent and skilled senior associates and partners in the dispute resolution practice.’

Key clients

Honeywell Indonesia

Champion Kurnia Widjaja Technology

Work highlights

  • Acted for a multinational conglomerate in litigation arising from a government project in which the project owner and the main contractor were convicted of corruption.
  • Defended PT Champion Kurnia Djaja Technologies against a US$1.5 million tort claim brought by an absent employee, citing alleged mistreatment by one of the company directors; the firm also assisted the client with a related dispute arising from employment termination proceedings brought against the same employee.

Indonesia > Foreign firms Tier 3

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee delivers a seamless service to its local and cross-border clients by utilising its global network through its association with Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners. The firm advises on wide-ranging matters in corporate, M&A, private equity, capital markets, and dispute resolution. Stephanie Keen leads the practice in Indonesia and represents clients in an array of industries, such as fintech, TMT, energy, and healthcare. Nick Williams also assists in restructuring and insolvency matters. Andy Ferris is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Stephanie Keen

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Navis Capital

Giift Management Asia Pte Ltd

Marubeni Growth Capital Asia

International Finance Corporation

Madison Pacific Trust Limited

PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk

Woodward, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advised Giift in its acquisition of PT InTouch Innovate Indonesia.
  • Advising on the bankruptcy of PT Royal Industries Indonesia following the failure of the company’s 2018 restructuring plan put forward as part of an Indonesian court led restructuring (PKPU).
  • Advised the finance parties led by PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and PT Bank Central Asia Tbk as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners on a $190m and IDR 1,901bn fully secured financing to the FKS Food & Agri Group.

Indonesia > Corporate and M&A Tier 5

Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners deploys its ‘extensive commercial knowledge of M&A projects‘ for a range of clients seeking assistance with their cross-border corporate transactions. Mochamad Kasmali heads up the practice, and is noted for his expertise in energy and natural resources.

Practice head(s):

Mochamad Kasmali

Testimonials

It is easy and comfortable dealing with the firm. The partners and associates all are friendly and contactable. When discussing with the team, they are all quick to understand the issue and provide good and practical solutions.

Knowledgeable and very responsive. They are friendly and we have good chemistry with them.’

Expertise in the industry.’

Mochamad Kasmali is able to deal with difficult situations, come up with an effective way out and provide solid documents for M&A transactions.’

‘The firm has extensive commercial knowledge of M&A projects. In addition, their practitioners have good communication and engagement with the client, including arranging meetings at short notice.’

Key clients

PT Evans Indonesia

Giift Management Asia Pte Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised PT Evans Indonesia on the acquisition of majority shares in two palm oil plantation companies through public auction and minority shares through direct sales.
  • Advised Giift, a Singapore-based start-up in the business of providing loyalty program solutions, on its acquisition of PT InTouch Innovate Indonesia, an Indonesian end-to-end loyalty solutions provider.

Indonesia > Real estate

Mochamad Kasmali leads Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners in its work across matters relating to office space, retail, industry and hotels.

Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms

Specialist international arbitration practitioners form the practice at Hogan Lovells, that acts on ultra-high-value cases across a wide range of jurisdictions across the region. The firm has a presence in Singapore, where Kent Phillips has extensive advocacy experience and is a senior figure in the domestic arbitration community. In the same office, dual-qualified senior associate Shi Jin Chia is a key name. Indonesia is another area of focus for the firm, with managing partner Chalid Heyder leading the practice alongside Teguh Darmawan representing clients in BANI, SIAC, and ICC proceedings.

Work highlights

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Contacts : Chalid Heyder (Jakarta managing partner)