Firm Profile > Assegaf Hamzah & Partners > Jakarta, Indonesia
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners Offices
CAPITAL PLACE, LEVEL 36 & 37
JALAN JENDERAL GATOT SUBROTO KAV. 18
JAKARTA 12710
Indonesia
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Antitrust and competition Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners' work within this space centres on handling disputes against the regulator and advising on the competition aspects of M&A and general compliance issues. Farid Nasution has recently been promoted to partner and formerly worked for the competition authority in Indonesia. He is highly skilled in merger filings, competition litigation and compliance. Other key members of the team include Asep Ridwan and Vovo Iswanto, who are both experts in competition litigation. The team works across all sectors but is perhaps most active in the manufacturing industry.
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Testimonials
‘Solid advice on merger control, with added benefit of in-house economists.’
‘Farid Nasution was previously at the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) and Anastasia Pritahayu is an economist, both of which are useful.’
Key clients
Japfa Comfeed
Tirta Investama
Meratus Line
Reco Promenade Private Limited
Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa
Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing
Bayer Aktiengesselschaft
Semen Indonesia
Ajinomoto Indonesia
Danareksa Capita
Aviation Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners' skillset within this space concerns disputes involving ticketing, competition and consumer rights. Eri Hertiawan leads the practice and is an expert in both litigation and arbitration.
Practice head(s):
Eri Hertiawan
Key clients
Indonesia Airasia Extra
Banking and finance Tier 1
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.
Practice head(s):
Ahmad Fikri Assegaf; Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional
Bank Muamalat
PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara and PSN Consortium
PT Bank Permata Indonesia
PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk
PT Royal Industries Indonesia
MUFG Bank, Ltd
PT UangMe Fintek Indonesia
National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.P., Singapore Branch
TAEL Partners
Capital markets Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has expertise in debt and equity issuances and acts for both international and domestic clients. Managing partner Bono Daru Adji leads the practice and is particularly skilled in handling capital market transactions involving the energy sector. Ahmad Fikri Assegaf is another key figure and regularly advises on private placements and public offerings. Also recommended are Putu Suryastuti, Mohammad Renaldi Zulkarnain and Tunggul Utomo, who are also skilled in capital market transactions.
Practice head(s):
Bono Daru Adji
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
The Republic of Indonesia
Star Energy Geothermal (Wayang Windu) Limited
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium
Mandiri Sekuritas
Medco Energi Internasional Tbk.
Pelabuhan Indonesia III
Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional
Syariah Tbk
Sarimelati Kencana Tbk.
Asuransi Tugu Pratama Indonesia Tbk
Barito Pacific Tbk
Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk
XL Axiata Tbk
Medco Power Indonesia
Pelabuhan Indonesia IV
Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk.
Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk
Jaya Bersama Indo Tbk
Urban Jakarta Propertindo Tbk
Pelabuhan Indonesia IV
Semen Indonesia Tbk
Alam Sutera Realty Tbk
Kirana Megatara Tbk
Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk
Urban Jakarta Propertindo Tbk
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners handles both M&A and private equity deals pertaining to the banking, natural resources, aviation, retail and TMT sectors. Practice head Eko Basyuni is an expert in M&A transactions concerning areas such as natural resources and TMT. Managing partner Bono Daru Adji is highly experienced in M&A and general commercial matters. Other noteworthy individuals include Ahmad Fikri Assegaf, who is notably skilled in the banking, petrochemicals, and oil and gas sectors; Valerie Ngooi Ming Hui, who handles takeovers, M&A restructurings and corporate governance; Tunggul Utomo, who focuses on private equity, mining and financial services; and foreign counsel Carol Lim, who advises on cross-border M&A.
Practice head(s):
Eko Basyuni
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk
Amanda Cipta Persada
Mulia Sukses Mandiri
Provident Agro Tbk
Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines
CITIC Capital Partners Management Limited
Johnson Controls International plc
Fountainvest Partners (Asia) Limited
SCG Packaging Public Company Limited
Toppan Leefung Pte Ltd
Dispute resolution Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners covers the spectrum of dispute resolution matters and has a number of household names among its client base. Chandra Hamzah co-heads the practice and is an expert in ADR, tort law, contract breaches and anti-corruption compliance. Eri Hertiawan, who also leads the team, has a longstanding presence in the dispute resolution sphere and is currently very active in aviation disputes. Also recommended are Ahmad Maulana, who is an expert in commercial and labour-related litigation, and Asep Ridwan, who focuses on commercial, consumer and competition-related litigation.
Practice head(s):
Chandra Hamzah; Eri Hertiawan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hero Supermarket
Asian Development Bank
Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia
Coca-Cola Bottling Indonesia
Aneka Tambang
Bank DKI
OOCL Logistics Indonesia
Petronas Niaga Indonesia
Indonesia Airasia Extra
Royal Industries Indonesia
IT and telecoms Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has a broad TMT practice which covers areas such as over-the-top services, software, data, fintech and social media. Zacky Hussein leads the practice and has extensive experience in advising on technology-related regulations and transactions. Other notable names include senior associate Muhammad Iqsan Sirie, who is experienced in TMT transactions, and Surabaya-based associate Andin Aditya Rahman, who focuses on regulatory issues.
Practice head(s):
Zacky Hussein
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Key clients
XL Axiata Tbk.
Amanda Cipta Persada
Mulia Sukses Mandiri
Pasifik Satelit Nusantara
UangMe Fintek Indonesia
Real estate Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is experienced in commercial, industrial and residential real estate matters, with a client base that includes domestic and multinational companies. Yogi Sudrajat leads the team and is an expert in real estate and land law, with experience in both transactions and litigation. Also recommended is Agnes Maria Wardhana, who is experienced in land law and real estate transactions.
Practice head(s):
Yogi Sudrajat
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hero Supermarket
Lotte Chemical Indonesia
Nirvana Wastu Pratama
Petronas Niaga Indonesia
Tax Tier 1
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious tax issues. Wibowo Mukti leads the practice and is an expert in advising on compliance, reviews, disputes, audits and objections. Muslimin Damanhuri is also a key figure and is an expert in advisory, compliance and contentious issues.
Practice head(s):
Wibowo Mukti
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Jahermosa
Star Energy Sidra Capital
GIJ Property Indo
Ajinex International
Arendt & Medernach SA
Luxembourg
Novus Nominees Pty Ltd
Labour and employment Tier 2
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is highly experienced in employment litigation and ADR, with particular expertise in internal fraud and embezzlement cases. Ahmad Maulana leads the team and is an expert in manpower law, particularly in relation to mediation and arbitration cases.
Practice head(s):
Ahmad Maulana
Key clients
British Standard Institution
CIMB Sekuritas Indonesia
Harpindo Mitra Kharisma
Imerys Asia Pacific
Indo Premier Sekuritas
Asian Development Bank
Projects and energy Tier 2
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has a strong background in energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in representing both sponsors and project companies. Ibrahim Assegaf leads the team and is very active in this space, representing sponsors and projects companies on infrastructure projects. Also heading the team is Kanya Satwika, who regularly represents the government on high-profile power projects. Also recommended is banking and finance expert Ahmad Fikri Assegaf, who is regularly involved in project finance matters.
Practice head(s):
Ibrahim Assegaf
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Meindo Elang Indah
The Export-Import Bank of China
Asian Development Bank
Star Energy Geothermal (Wayang Windu) Limited
Geo Dipa Energi
Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia
Pasifik Satelit Nusantara
Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk
Chandra Asri Perkasa
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk.
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium
Medco Energi Internasional Tbk
Medco Power Indonesia
Barito Pacific Tbk
Pelabuhan Indonesia III
Suez (South East Asia) Limited
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has a strong track record in both restructuring and insolvency deals. Ahmad Fikri Assegaf leads the team and is highly skilled in handling corporate debt restructurings, takeovers and recapitalisations. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf is also highly experienced in restructuring and insolvency matters.
Practice head(s):
Ahmad Fikri Assegaf; Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf
Key clients
Royal Industries Indonesia
Tael Partners
Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk
Bank Permata Indonesia
Raiffeisen Bank International A.G.
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
HSBC Bank plc
Pathfinder Strategic Credit II LP
ACP I Trading LLC
Shipping Tier 2
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is highly experienced in shipping disputes, financing and insurance issues. Eri Hertiawan heads the practice and focuses on dispute resolution, with a particularly strong reputation in ADR.
Practice head(s):
Eri Hertiawan
Key clients
OOCL Logistics Indonesia
Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines
Pelabuhan Indonesia IV
CITIC Capital Partners Management Limited
Fountainvest Partners (Asia) Limited
Intellectual property Tier 3
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has bolstered its IP practice through its merger with IP boutique Dewi Soeharto Law Partnership. Name partner Dewi Kamaratih Soeharto joined the team following the merger and jointly leads the practice. She represents a number of international companies on all of their IP issues in the region, and is particularly strong in copyright law. Also leading the team is Chandra M. Hamzah, who is notably skilled in IP litigation.
Practice head(s):
Dewi Kamaratih Soeharto; Chandra M. Hamzah
Key clients
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
Indosat
BeSweet Creations
Narasi Citra Sahwahita
Morinaga Milk Industry
Hario Co., Ltd.
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners > Firm Profile
The firm: Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is a full-service law firm that was founded by Fikri Assegaf and Chandra Hamzah in 2001. Since then, it has grown rapidly, gaining a reputation for innovation, commercial acumen and for putting clients at the forefront of all that it does. Currently with 19 partners and 100 associates, all of its members have extensive experience representing blue-chip corporate clients, high-net-worth individuals, government institutions and major public enterprises.
In early 2014, the firm entered into a strategic alliance with Rajah & Tann, a Singapore-based law firm that is now the largest in Southeast Asia, to establish a common platform that includes offices or affiliates in Singapore, China, Thailand, Lao PDR, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar, as well as regional desks focusing on Japan and South Asia. The tie-up significantly enhances the firm’s capacity to provide top-class cross-border legal services and affords clients access to an arsenal of more than 600 lawyers across the region.
Alongside its partnership with Rajah & Tann, the firm continues to work closely with a range of highly regarded domestic and international law firms on both Indonesian and overseas mandates so as to allow it to draw on international expertise and best practice across all leading jurisdictions. Rendering a full suite of legal and advisory services in Indonesian, English, Malay, Mandarin and Japanese, its lawyers pay particular attention to international legal developments and how these are likely to impact on Indonesia and clients’ interests.
Since its tie-up with Rajah & Tann, the firm’s growth has continued apace. In October 2013, it merged with boutique competition practice Rizkiyana & Iswanto, making it an Indonesian market leader in competition law. Then, in early 2016, it opened its new Surabaya office as part of its ongoing strategy to bring international quality legal services to major commercial and industrial centers across the country. Now with almost 120 lawyers, it is one of the few Indonesian law firms with the depth and breadth of expertise and experience to handle the most complex domestic and international deals.
AHP accolades include: Chambers Asia Pacific Indonesia Law Firm of the Year 2014, shortlisted for same in 2015 and 2016; Chambers Asia Pacific 2017 Band 1 firm in capital markets, competition/antitrust, banking and finance, corporate M&A and disputes, and Band 2 firm in real estate, employment, project finance and telecommunications; The Legal 500Asia Pacific 2017 Tier 1 firm in aviation, dispute resolution, IT and telecoms, capital markets, corporate/M&A and banking and finance, Tier 2 firm in shipping, employment, real estate and restructuring and insolvency, Tier 3 firm in tax and projects and energy, and Tier 4 firm in intellectual property.
Main Contacts
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Lawyer Profiles
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Bono Daru Adji | View Profile | |
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Ahmad Fikri Assegaf | View Profile | |
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Chandra M. Hamzah | View Profile | |
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Mr Eri Hertiawan | View Profile | |
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Zacky Zainal Hussein | View Profile | |
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Dewi Kamaratih Soeharto | View Profile | |
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Mr Ahmad Maulana | Partner | View Profile |