Assegaf Hamzah & Partners > Jakarta, Indonesia > Firm Profile

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
CAPITAL PLACE, LEVEL 36 & 37
JALAN JENDERAL GATOT SUBROTO KAV. 18
JAKARTA 12710
Indonesia

Indonesia > Antitrust and competition Tier 1

Praised as the ‘go-to firm for merger filings in Indonesia’, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners acts for clients on a wide range of matters, from general competition and compliance issues, to cartel investigations and merger notifications. Key work highlights include assisting in the submission of an acquisition notification to the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) by a subsidiary of Sinopec, and supporting Sinochem throughout the entirety of the merger control process. The practice regularly collaborates with the firm’s disputes team to handle competition litigation, as well as the corporate group to advise on compliance issues with Indonesia’s antitrust regime. HMBC Rikrik Rizkiyana leads the team and has considerable experience advising on high-end merger clearances in Indonesia, while Farid Nasution, who previously worked at the KPPU, is noted for his expertise in merger filings and competition disputes.

Practice head(s):

HMBC Rikrik Rizkiyana; Farid Nasution

Other key lawyers:

Asep Ridwan; Vovo Iswanto; Albert Boy Situmorang

Testimonials

‘Assegaf Hamzah have a fantastic competition law practice. They are the go-to firm for merger filings in Indonesia.’

‘Vovo Iswanto is a great competition lawyer. He is excellently versed in all aspects of Indonesian competition law and will provide very smooth guidance through a merger review in Indonesia.’

‘They are very knowledgeable of their jurisdiction’s law and regulator and are very responsive and collegial.’

Key clients

PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk.

PT Tirta Investama (Danone Indonesia)

PT Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Indonesia

PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia

General Atlantic Singapore RG Pte. Ltd

PT Meratus Line

PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines

PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised on a notification to the KPPU for the acquisition of Amur Gas Chemical Complex LLC by SOIHL Hong Kong Holding Limited.
  • Advised on a notification to the KPPU for the shares acquisition of MTS System Corporation by way of merger with Moon Merger Sub Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation.
  • Advised on a notification to the KPPU for the shares acquisition of UD Trucks Corporation by Isuzu Motors Limited.

Indonesia > Aviation Tier 1

Indonesia > Capital markets Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners handles high-value and high-profile capital markets deals for companies, underwriters, financial institutions, and investment banks, advising on domestic and international public and private debt and equity offerings. Practice head Putu Suryastuti has over 20 years’ experience of IPOs, secondary offerings and private placements, with a focus on the financial services, telecoms, aviation and manufacturing sectors. Managing partner Bono Daru Adji is also active in the team alongside co-founder Ahmad Fikri Assegaf, who has 25 years’ experience in capital markets transactions. Mohammad Renaldi Zulkarnain is experienced in commercial and securities regulation, and senior associate Astrid Widyakartika left in July 2021 for an in-house role at the Indonesia Investment Authority.

Practice head(s):

Putu Suryastuti

Other key lawyers:

Bono Daru Adji; Mohammad Renaldi Zulkarnain; Intan Paramita; Ahmad Fikri Assegaf; Tunggul Purusa Utomo

Testimonials

‘Great well-resourced team who are very knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘They have a long relation with us, so they know our company’s condition more than others.’ 

‘We have been working with the same partner for 15 years and her opinions and views always consider our business and company.’

Key clients

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia

PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero)

PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. – Energy Resources (oil and gas)

PT Medco Power Indonesia

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Persero)

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero)

PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk

PT Bank Jago Tbk

PT Bank China Construction Bank Indonesia Tbk

PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Syariah Tbk.

PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk.

PT Barito Pacific Tbk.

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk

PT XL Axiata Tbk.

PT DCI Indonesia Tbk.

PT Indointernet Indonesia Tbk.

PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk.

PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk

PT Alam Sutera Realty Tbk

PT Urban Jakarta Propertindo Tbk.

PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk

PT Indika Energy Tbk.

PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk.

PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance

PT Bukalapak.com Tbk

PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk

Work highlights

  • Advised Joint Lead Managers on Government of the Republic of Indonesia issuance of a $3.25bn Sukuk offering comprising of $1.75bn 5-year and $1.5bn 10-year (Green) Reg S/144A Trust Certificate due 2027 and 2032 respectively (the “Wakala Sukuk”).
  • Acted as the Indonesian legal counsel to Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based technology company founded in 2010 in their IPO on 6 August 2021. The shares were also offered to international investors under Rule 144A/Reg. S of the US Securities Act 1933.
  • Acting as Indonesian legal counsel to GoTo on its IPO on 11 April 2022.

Indonesia > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is well versed in domestic and cross-border M&A deals and has strong competition and tax practices which it uses for support on transactions. As part of the Singaporean firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP’s Asia network, the firm is well positioned to handle regional and international deals and with a dedicated China desk, it capitalises on the strong flow of FDI coming into Indonesia from the country. Eko Basyuni heads the group and is experienced in joint ventures, competitive bids and private sales and disposals of private and publicly listed companies, while co-founder of the firm Ahmad Fikri Assegaf has notable experience in advising venture capital and private equity investors looking to invest in the Indonesian market. Managing partner Bono Daru Adji is also active in the team, as is foreign counsel Carol Lim, who has considerable experience in multijurisdictional transactions.

Practice head(s):

Eko Basyuni

Other key lawyers:

Ahmad Fikri Assegaf; Bono Daru Adji; Mita Kartohadiprodjo; Carol Lim; Valerie Ngoi Ming Hui

Testimonials

‘They have the most resources in terms of lawyers and precedents especially in capital markets.’

‘Bono Daru Adji is a well-connected person and is involved in many transactions.’

Key clients

AICE Group

Ansteel Group

Caring Pharmacy Retail Management Sdn Bhd

China Communications Construction Group Co., Ltd.

China Development Bank

China Fortune Land Development Co. Ltd.

China Oilfield Service Ltd.

Guangdong Power Engineering Corp.

Haji Financial Management Agency

PT Alim Investindo

PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa (Gojek)

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk

PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.

PT Indika Energy Tbk

PT MD Graha Utama

PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk.

PT Nirvana Wastu Pratama

PT Provident Agro Tbk.

PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines

PT Supreme Energy

PT Teknologi Migo Indonesia

SCG Packaging Public Company Limited

Shiseido Company, Limited

Temasek Capital Management Pte. Ltd.

Toppan Leefung Pte. Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acted as the Indonesian legal counsel to Gojek, Indonesia’s first decacorn, in the merger with PT Tokopedia, one of Indonesian largest and most recognised unicorns.
  • Represented PT MD Graha Utama, as seller and shareholder of PT MD Pictures Tbk. (“MD Picture”), on the sale of MD Pictures’ share to Tencent Holdings, Chinese internet tech giant. Tencet become the minority shareholder of MD Pictures, an Indonesian film production company.
  • Advising PT Alim Investindo and the other selling shareholders in the sale of 28.4% of their shares in PT Bank Maspion Indonesia Tbk to Kasikorn bank Public Company Limited (“Kbank”) from Thailand. In addition, Kbank will also subscribe for new shares issued through a rights issue. This is Kbank’s second investment in Bank Maspion. After the sale andrights issue, Kbank will hold a total of 67.5% of shares in Bank Maspion. Currently, the parties are waiting for the approval of the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK).

Indonesia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners fields a large corporate litigation team which handles a broad range of disputes, including arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The team, which is well versed in disputes pertaining to the IP, employment, banking and finance, tax, shipping and TMT arenas, is jointly led by Chandra Hamzah and Eri Hertiawan. As part of the Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Asia network, the firm is well placed to handle cross-border cases; Hertiawan is a veteran litigator, member of the Singapore international Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and an accredited mediator; and Hamzah focuses on commercial disputes, anti-corruption, corporate governance and IP matters. Asep Ridwan is a commercial litigator who focuses on competition and bankruptcy, while Simon Barrie Sasmoyo was promoted to partner in April 2022.

Practice head(s):

Chandra Hamzah; Eri Hertiawan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Prominent anti-competition group.’

Key clients

PT Tokopedia

PT Indonesia Airasia Extra

PT Meratus Line

PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines

PT Garuda Indonesia

PT Tirta Investama

PT Angkasapura II

PT Bank Mandiri Tbk

PT Citilink Indonesia

PT Coca Cola Indonesia

PT Danone Indonesia

PT Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung

PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk.

PT Loreal Indonesia

PT Mahanaim

PT Mandiri AXA General Insurance

PT Unilever Indonesia PTbk.

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk.

Regus Business Centre Indonesia PT

Work highlights

  • Defended PT Tokopedia in a civil lawsuit regarding data privacy and consumer protection.
  • Represented PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk., in filing a lawsuit against Rolls Royce Plc and its subsidiary, Rolls Royce Total Care Services Limited.
  • Represented HSBC in a tort lawsuit submitted by PT Berlian Laju Tanker concerning an alleged tort/civil wrongdoing against HSBC.

Indonesia > IT, Telecoms and Fintech Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners offers a full suite of services and advises on matters concerning digital technology, cyber security, data protection, telecoms, financial innovation, M&A transactions and broadcasting. The team prides itself on providing integrated solutions to its roster of clients, by combining technology expertise with regulatory and financial services capability. Zacky Zainal Husein heads the practice and has demonstrable experience advising on regulatory issues associated with the full spectrum of TMT mandates, while banking and finance expert Indira Yustikania is noted for her expertise of the fintech sector in Indonesia. Muhammad Iqsan Sirie was promoted to partner in April 2022 and advises on blockchain, cryptocurrency, cloud computing and AI matters.

Practice head(s):

Zacky Zainal Husein; Indira Yustikania

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Pt GoTo Gojek Tokopedia

Traveloka

Investree. id

PT Fintek Karya Nusantara

PT XL Axiata Tbk

Capgemini Group

PT Genomik Solidaritas Indonesia

Erajaya Swasembada

HSBC Indonesia

LinkAja!

Indonesia > Labour and employment Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has demonstrable experience advising on non-contentious employment matters and is well-placed to collaborate with the firm’s litigation team to handle employment disputes. Experienced litigator Ahmad Maulana leads the practice and represents public and private corporations in manpower-related investigations, with expertise across the full range of employment disputes. Muhamad Kamal Fikri, who handles contentious employment matters, is another key figure in the team. Key clients include PT Space Data Center, PT APL Logistics and Veritas Technologies, to name a few.

Practice head(s):

Ahmad Maulana

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero)

PT General Motors Indonesia

PT BMW Indonesia

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk.

Asian Development Bank

AICE Group

British Standards Institution

Imerys Asia Pacific Group

PT Indo Premier Sekuritas

PT CGS-CIMB Sekuritas

PT Lintec Indonesia

PT APL Logistics

PT Space Data Centre

Veritas Technologies (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Tyco Electronics Pte. Ltd

PT Clariant Indonesia

PT Clariant Plastics and Coatings Indonesia

Work highlights

  • Representing a state-owned enterprise company in a labour dispute with its labour union.
  • Representing an investment management company in a dispute with ex-director.
  • Assisted a global company in adjusting its termination of employment strategy based on the revisions to the Indonesian labour law under the Omnibus Law.

Indonesia > Projects and energy Tier 1

Noted for its experience in working with the Indonesia government on major infrastructure projects, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has a strong capability in PPPs and foreign direct investment projects, with experience in drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements and long-term oil and gas supply agreements. The team regularly acts for domestic clients, as well as investors from China and Japan, two of the key players in the Indonesian infrastructure development space. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, who advises on project financing matters, jointly leads the team alongside Kanya Satwika, who focuses on power plant projects and mandates concerning renewable energy. Senior associate Ilham Raaziy has experience in the energy and mining sectors.

Practice head(s):

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf; Kanya Satwika

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar)

Bangkok Bank

DBS Bank

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk

PT Bank BNI (Persero) Tbk

PT Bank BRI (Persero) Tbk

PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero)

PT Kresna Kusuma Dyandra Marga

PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia Maspion

PT Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Investasi

PT Penjamin Infrastruktur Indonesia (Persero) or Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund (IIGF)

PT Rukun Raharja Tbk

Star Energy (Wayang Windu) Limited

Star Energy Geothermal (Salak) Ltd

Star Energy Geothermal Darajat Ltd.

Star Energy (Kakap) Ltd.

Sumitomo Mistui Banking Corporation

The Export-Import Bank of China

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

Work highlights

  • Assisted PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia in undertaking the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works on part of an integrated petrochemical facility in Indonesia, known as the Lotte Chemical Indonesia New Ethylene Project for an aggregate sum of USD 3.9 billion.
  • Advised PT Kresna Kusuma Dyandra Marga on the proposed construction and financing structures of the Becakayu toll road.
  • Advised PT Penjamin Infrastruktur Indonesia (Persero) (Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund of “IIFG” on the possible structures in providing government guarantees to develop the Patimban Port, the first Indonesian port development under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.

Indonesia > Real estate Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners advises domestic and international companies on a broad range of real estate mandates, from asset management and property development projects to construction agreements and M&A transactions. The team, which boasts impressive advisory and litigious capabilities, is well-placed to collaborate with the firm's energy and projects practice to advise on the real estate aspects of infrastructure projects. Yogi Sudrajat Marsono leads the team and handles high-value real estate transactions, in addition to contentious matters, while associates Agnes Wardhana and Heru Pamungkas are also key figures in the team.

Practice head(s):

Yogi Sudrajat Marsono

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry or KamarDagang dan Industri Indonesia

Ministry of State Secretariat

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia Maspion

PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (Persero) (IndonesiaInfrastructure Guarantee Fund)

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk.

PT Perkebunan Nusantara X

Gurit Group

PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk

PT BASF Indonesia

PT Regus Business Centre Indonesia

Yayasan Jakarta Intercultural School

PT Affinity Health Indonesia

PT Nirvana Wastu Pratama

Skyworth Limited Group

PT Beiersdorf Indonesia

PT Wicaksana Overseas International Tbk.

PT Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung

PT Garam (Persero)

PT Haidilao Indonesia Restaurants

PT Ajinomoto Indonesia

PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd

PT Petrokimia Gresik

PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur

PT Holland Colour Asia

Iron Mountain Pte Ltd

PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas

PT Krakatau Tirta Industri

PT Samanea Tangerang Development

PT Bio Farma (Persero)

PT Sengon Hijau Lestari

Work highlights

  • Advising PT Pelabuhan Indonesia Maspion on USD 1.2 billion container terminal and an industrial logistics park project in East Java.
  • Assisting PT Petrokimia Gresik to assess and formulate the mechanism to manage the land and building assets owned by PT Petrokimia Gresik.

Indonesia > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners advises on a broad range of matters concerning debt restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as representing creditors and domestic companies in insolvency cases. The team frequently leverages the expertise of other departments in the firm and is well-placed, as part of the Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP network, to handle cross-border mandates. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf acts for domestic and international financial institutions on debt restructurings, while seasoned litigator Eri Hertiawan focuses on bankruptcy cases and insolvency litigation. Assegaf and Hertiawan lead the team alongside Chandra Hamzah.

Practice head(s):

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf; Chandra Hamzah; Eri Hertiawan

Other key lawyers:

Tracy Tania

Indonesia > Shipping Tier 1

Praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge and experience’, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners offers the full suite of services, encompassing all shipping-related matters, from contentious and non-contentious shipping financing, marine casualties and cargo claims to natural resources transportation and maritime insurance. The practice has also seen an increase of M&A transactions in the shipping sector. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, who focuses on shipping finance matters, leads the team alongside Chandra Hamzah and seasoned litigator Eri Hertiawan, who is noted for his expertise in high-value shipping disputes. Yanu Wiriasmoko advises on M&As and banking and finance transactions in the shipping sector and is another key member of the group.

Practice head(s):

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf; Chandra Hamzah; Eri Hertiawan

Other key lawyers:

Yanu Wiriasmoko; Wildan Lukman Nurmajid

Testimonials

‘The team has in-depth knowledge and experience that helped us. Additionally, I appreciated the good communication and professionalism that the team has shown.’

‘The team members were excellent at communicating and have an extensive network that helped serve our specific/niche situations and concerns.’

Key clients

PT OOCL Logistics Indonesia

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Persero)

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero)

PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines

PT Meratus Line

Saipem SpA

PT Sinarmas LDA Maritime

PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk

PT Alur Biru Maritim

ST International Corporation (Korea)

PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk

PT Trans Maritim Pratama

PT Momentum Indonesia Investama

PT Sukses Graha Samudera

Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd

Cheetah Freight Express Ptd. Ltd.

Timagenis Law Firm

KUFPEC Indonesia (Anambas) B.V.

ORO Holdings Pte. Ltd.

PT Sumber Surya Kencana Inhu

PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero)

Watiga Trust Ltd.

DB International (Singapore) Trust Limited

Global Kapital Group

PT Sinarmas LDA Usaha Pelabuhan

SAAM S.A.

Work highlights

  • Represented PT Sinarmas LDA Usaha Pelabuhan as Buyer for the acquisition of 8 Indonesian flagged vessels from several sellers.
  • Represented PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) as one of the syndicated lenders in the proposed granting of syariah syndicated facilities to PT Armada Gema Nusantara as borrower (“AGN”).
  • Represented PT Meratus Line in its appeal to the District Court in relation to the Indonesia Competition Commission (“KPPU”)’s decision of price-fixing allegation against Meratus and three other shipping companies.

Indonesia > Tax Tier 1

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners acts for domestic and international companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals, on both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, with demonstrable experience representing clients in appeals to the Tax Court and judicial review submissions to the Supreme Court. Ahmad Fikri Assegaf and Nazly Parlindungan Siregar are key practitioners, while former practice head Muslimin Damanhuri left for an in-house role at Deloitte Touche Solutions in March 2022.

Indonesia > Banking and finance Tier 2

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is part of the Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Asia network and as such, is well placed to handle regional deals. The banking, finance and projects team advises on structured finance transactions, from simple secured or unsecured bilateral lending, through to multifaceted credit facilities. The team is also strong in the fintech arena, where it advises clients on regulatory and industry-related matters. Practice head Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf counts foreign and domestic financial institutions, borrowers and sponsors among his clientele and is recommended for project finance work. Ahmad Fikri Assegaf is a co-founder of the firm and has notable experience in M&A, finance and Shariah finance issues; and Indira Yustikania is recommended for regulatory and transactional matters, with a focus on the fintech sector. Harun Ngantung and Tracy Tania were recently promoted to partner.

Practice head(s):

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The firm has a deep bench strength and the team offers pragmatic solutions to legal issues raised.’

‘Kanya Satwika is an excellent lawyer. She is commercial and pragmatic, and deeply knowledgeable.’

Key clients

ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore Branch

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

Asian Development Bank

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited

CIMB Bank, Singapore

Credit Suisse Group AG

DBS Bank, Singapore

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd

PT Bank Artos Indonesia Tbk.

PT Bank BTPN Tbk.

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk.

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk.

PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk.

PT Bank DBS Indonesia

PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk.

PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk.

PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Tbk.

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.

PT Bizcoal Indonesia

PT Indo Raya Tenaga

PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance

PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk.

PT Mandiri Sekuritas

PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk.

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk.

PT Metamorfosis Ekosistem Indonesia

PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara

PT Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi

Star Energy Geothermal Group

Wealth Track Technology

Work highlights

  • Assisted a syndicate of state-owned banks in a project financing deal for the development of infrastructure in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone.
  • Acted as lead counsel to The Haji Financial Management Agency (Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji – “BPKH”) on the acquisition of PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Tbk.
  • Advising PT Alim Investindo and the other selling shareholders in the sale of 28.4% of their shares in PT Bank Maspion Indonesia Tbk to Kasikorn bank Public Company Limited from Thailand.

Indonesia > Intellectual property Tier 2

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners advises its roster of clients, including TikTok and LionsGate Entertainment, on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters concerning trademarks, patents, copyrights and industrial design, as well as plant variety protection and trade secrets. As part of the Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP network, the team is well-placed to advise on trans-national trademark registrations and enforcement of IP rights. Co-founding partner Chandra Hamzah, who focuses on IP disputes, jointly leads the team alongside Dewi Soeharto, who acts for clients in the TMT sector on a range of IP mandates.

Practice head(s):

Chandra Hamzah; Dewi Soeharto

Key clients

TikTok Pte. Ltd.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

PT Nutricia Indonesia Sejahtera

PT Tirta Investama

Lionsgate Entertainment, Inc.

Unilever N.V.

PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk – FMCG

PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (Alfamart)

PT Midi Utama Indonesia Tbk (Alfamidi)

PT Petrokimia Gresik – CHemical

Monash University

PT Sekolah Cikal

Scoular Company

Okra International Co. Ltd.

Acava Limited (Part of Ajegroup)

PT Nusantara Segar Global

PT Digital Kresindo Exapratama

Indosat

Telkom

Hakuhodo

Les’ Copaque Production Sdn. Bhd.

Seven Days Hotel (Shenzhen) Limited

Twelve Cupcakes International

Garuda Indonesia

HSBC

Holcim

Vale Indonesia

Work highlights

  • Advised PT Tirta Investama and Puls Trading Far East Limited (H&M) on their Joint Trademark Use Agreement on corporate social responsibility (CSR) program called “Bottle2Fashion”.
  • Advised Lionsgate Entertainment, Inc. on music licensing requirements for their video streaming on demand platform in Indonesia.
  • Assisted KTR LLC on the registration of “CINEPOLIS” trademark in Indonesia.

Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms

Singapore-headquartered firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP not only has arbitration strength in its home jurisdiction of the Little Red Dot, but can also call upon expertise elsewhere in South East Asia. In Singapore Avinash Pradhan and Kelvin Poon share leadership of the team which also includes eminent practitioner Andre Yeap SC, while Eri Hertiawan  is a key name for international arbitration work in the firm’s Jakarta affiliate, while Chau Huy Quang is a key arbitration practitioner in the firm’s Vietnamese affiliate.

Work highlights

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’s 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.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking and finance
Capital markets
General corporate
Competition law
Debt and corporate restructuring
Dispute resolution
Energy, oil and gas
Foreign direct investment
Intellectual property
Islamic finance
Labour law
Mergers and acquisitions
Projects and natural resources
Real estate and construction
Shipping and aviation
Tax and customs
Technology, media and telecommunications
Anti-corruption compliance
Photo Name Position Profile
Bono Daru Adji photo Bono Daru Adji Managing Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Ahmad Fikri Assegaf photo Ahmad Fikri Assegaf Partner and Co-Founder, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Chandra M. Hamzah photo Chandra M. Hamzah Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Eri Hertiawan photo Eri Hertiawan Co-Head, Dispute Resolution, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Zacky Zainal Hussein photo Zacky Zainal Hussein Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Dewi Kamaratih Soeharto photo Dewi Kamaratih Soeharto Co-Head, Intellectual Property, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Ahmad Maulana photo Ahmad Maulana Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Number of lawyers : 119
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Malay
Mandarin
Contacts : Fikri Assegaf (ahmad.assegaf@ahp.co.id)