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TNB & Partners Offices

EQUITY TOWER, LEVEL 33, SUDIRMAN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, JALAN JEND
SUDIRMAN KAV. 52-53
JAKARTA 12190
Indonesia
TNB & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Indonesia > Aviation Tier 1
Counting China Aircraft Leasing Group, CDB Aviation Lease Finance and Merx Aviation among its key roster of clients, TNB & Partners fields a strong aviation finance practice and acts for a variety of financiers and lessors of Indonesian airlines. Banking and finance expert Tasdikiah Siregar leads the team and standouts for her expertise in aviation finance matters. Siregar, who is a member of the Aviation Working Group for Southeast Asia, is supported by associate Wira Saputra.Practice head(s):
Tasdikiah Siregar
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
BOC Aviation Limited
AerCap (including GE Capital Aviation Services)
Merx Aviation Servicing Limited
JSA International U.S. Holdings, LLC
BBAM
Regional One
Plane Invest
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited
Carlyle Aviation Management Limited (including AMCK Aviation)
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd
Aerostar Management Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisted Aminvestment Bank Berhad as facility agent for a number of financiers in a restructuring of financing to Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd. relating to several aircraft, a number of which were leased to PT Weststar Aviation Indonesia.
Indonesia > Banking and finance Tier 2
TNB & Partners handles a large amount of local counsel work for its affiliate firm Norton Rose Fulbright and acts for multinational lenders and large corporations on cross-border banking and finance transactions and regulatory matters. Tasdikiah Siregar heads the practice with over 20 years’ experience in transactional debt finance work and M&A. At the more junior end of the team, associates Wira Saputra and Merlyn Margaretha are recommended, with Saputra a name to note for litigation, and Margaretha offering regulatory expertise.Practice head(s):
Tasdikiah Siregar
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
ING Bank N.V.
Barclays Bank Plc
Aminvestment Bank Berhad
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Citibank N.A.
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk
Work highlights
- Assisted Aminvestment Bank Berhad as facility agent for a number of financiers in a restructuring of financing to Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd. relating to several aircraft, a number of which were leased to PT Weststar Aviation Indonesia.
- Advising Japan International Cooperation Agency, Citibank (Tokyo, Singapore and Jakarta), PT Bank Central Asia Tbk on two concurrent unsecured financings, each in Japanese Yen and Indonesian Rupiah, to PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk.
- Assisted Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited in a $440m financing for the purpose of the acquisition of Star Energy, a geothermal energy company.
Indonesia > Foreign firms Tier 3
The Indonesia practice at Norton Rose Fulbright continues to engage in high-value corporate and M&A transactions across the banking, financial services, oil and gas, energy and telecoms sectors. Based in Jakarta, managing partner Kresna Panggabean leads the team and acts for agribusinesses, oil and gas and mining companies on Indonesian regulatory issues, general corporate matters and commercial disputes. Tasdikiah Siregar advises on M&As and aviation finance matters, while Benny Bernarto has experience in infrastructure, energy and project financing work. Shamim Razavi, who divides his time between the firm's Jakarta and Sydney offices, is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Kresna Panggabean
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
AXA IM Impact Fund Climate and Biodiversity
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
CSG International
ENEOS Corporation
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Siam Commercial Bank on its US$100 million Series E investment for Akulaku Group.
- Advised ENEOS Corporation on its joint venture with Total Energies to develop on site B2Bsolar distributed generation for clients in Indonesia, Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia.
- Assisted Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited in a USD440,000,000 financing for the purpose of the acquisition of Star Energy.
Indonesia > Corporate and M&A Tier 4
TNB & Partners is affiliated with the international firm Norton Rose Fulbright, which enables the team to advise on cross-border matters with ease. The practice is led by Benny Bernarto and Kresna Panggabean in Jakarta, and Shamim Razavi in Sydney. Bernarto is recommended for M&A and commercial matters, with a focus on the technology, healthcare and real estate sectors, while Panggabean is a name to note for corporate, regulatory and compliance matters.Practice head(s):
Benny Bernarto; Kresna Panggabean; Shamim Razavi
Testimonials
‘The team is always very responsive and well organised to provide the most to-the-point service to the client.’
‘They are very responsive and ready to provide thoughtful and business-oriented support to the client.’
Key clients
Siam Commercial Bank
Scope Global Pty Ltd
Eneos Corporation
AXA Impact Fund Climate & Biodiversity
Maersk Hong Kong Limited
Itochu Group
CSG International
Oracle Corporation
Abt Associates
Work highlights
- Advised Siam Commercial Bank on its $100m Series E investment for Akulaku Group. Akulaku Group has presence in seven countries: Indonesia & Hong Kong, Tokyo, Malaysia, Philippines, Cayman Islands & Vietnam.
- Advised ENEOS Corporation on its joint venture with TotalEnergies to develop on site B2B solar distributed generation for clients in Indonesia, Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia.
Indonesia > Dispute resolution Tier 4
The TNB & Partners team is ‘well equipped to provide quality advice on all areas of law that relate to dispute management’. The practice acts for corporations and financial institutions on arbitration, litigation and enforcement matters, and is well placed to handle cross-border matters by virtue of its affiliation with the Norton Rose Fulbright network. Kresna Panggabean heads the team, who ‘has excellent attention to detail and always ensures that work is delivered in a timely and efficient manner’.Practice head(s):
Kresna Panggabean
Other key lawyers:
Dandi Hamid
Testimonials
‘The team is well equipped to provide quality advice on all areas of law that relate to dispute management.’
‘Being a global organisation, often disputes/matters are cross-jurisdictional and involve work or resolutions in collaboration with stakeholders in other countries.’
‘The TNB team is always willing and able to navigate the complex international and corporate environments.’
‘Customer service is at the forefront of how TNB partners and associates operate.’
‘In particular, Kresna Panggabean has excellent attention to detail and always ensures that work is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.’
‘Kresna Panggabean is also always making himself available to meet our needs.’
Key clients
Timwe Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.
PT Pusaka Agro Lestari
PT IOL Indonesia/Bureau Veritas International B.V.
PT Schlumberger Geophysics Nusantara
Indonesia > Restructuring and insolvency
TNB & Partners > Firm Profile
The firm: TNB & Partners works in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia and brings together decades of experience of working in Indonesia.
Strategically positioned in the country’s financial and commercial centre in Jakarta, TNB & Partners works exclusively with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide clients with the highest quality legal services and experience in the Indonesian market.
The firm is strong across banking and finance, corporate and commercial work, and actively supports major local and international companies participating in Indonesia’s vibrant emerging economy.
As part of Norton Rose Fulbright’s global platform, the firm can draw on the depth and strength of its global practice. This allows clients to benefit from an international reach in markets and jurisdictions around the world.
Areas of practice: The firm’s key industry sectors include: energy, infrastructure, mining and commodities, financial institutions, transport, technology and innovation and life sciences and healthcare.
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