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Soemadipradja & Taher > The Legal 500 Rankings

Indonesia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Soemadipradja & Taher represents multinationals, government entities and state-owned enterprises at all levels of the Indonesian courts and regulatory agencies such as the Indonesian Competition Commission. The team has an impressive range of expertise that covers administrative, aviation, bankruptcy, construction and tax disputes. Nira Sari Nazarudin specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration and heads the practice alongside founding partner Hafzan Taher. Romi Emirat and Erie Hotman Tobing are also noted.

Indonesia > Labour and employment Tier 1

Soemadipradja & Taher has a broad contentious and non-contentious employment practice with particular experience advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Another key area of focus is advising foreign entities in Indonesia on maters involving the employment of expatriates and the termination of employees. The contentious work for the practice frequently involve wrongful dismissals, disciplinary proceedings and breach of fiduciary duties. Corporate and M&A veteran Retno Muljosantoso heads the practice. Foreign counsel Robert Reid is also noted.

Indonesia > Capital markets Tier 2

Soemadipradja & Taher has an active capital markets team that advises on IPOs, rights issuance, bonds and warrants for a broad range of clients that includes the Financial Services Authority, Bank Indonesia, the Ministry of Finance and the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Emalia Achmadi has a broad range of capital markets expertise and focuses on IPOs, bond offerings and debt securities. Denia Isetianti Permata‘s expertise covers bond issuance and issuance of dual-currency government debt securities. Corporate and M&A specialist Retno Muljosantoso is also noted and has expertise in mutual funds and the issuance of sovereign sukuk.

Indonesia > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Soemadipradja & Taher has a broad offering that spans M&A, regulatory, foreign investment, private equity investment, antitrust and competition. Founding partner Rahmat Soemadipradja is well-regarded in the corporate space and has experience advising clients in the energy, natural resources, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Retno Muljosantoso also has extensive corporate experience and assists international and domestic clients with establishing representative offices, joint ventures and M&A activities. Emalia Achmadi is also noted and showcases in-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance in the financial services sector. The firm is associated with Singaporean firm Allen & Gledhill LLP which makes it well placed to assist clients with their M&A transactions in the region.

Indonesia > Projects and energy Tier 2

Soemadipradja & Taher has a broad range of industry expertise that includes mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and power. Ardian Deny Sidharta is a key point of contact and has substantial PPP experience in the energy and natural resources sectors. Founding partner Rahmat Soemadipradja and Denia Isetianti Permata are also noted. Romi Emirat has taken over the projects that were previously led by Mochamad Kasmali, who left the firm in 2021.

Indonesia > Banking and finance Tier 3

Soemadipradja & Taher has a broad banking and finance practice that covers finance structuring, security packages, the registration and enforcement of security, regulatory and compliance. Retno Muljosantoso has extensive experience in both conventional and shariah banking and finance, as well as a strong M&A and real estate practice. Emalia Achmadi also has a strong banking and finance practice with an emphasis on regulatory and compliance work.

Indonesia > Foreign firms Tier 3

Allen & Gledhill LLP advises clients on market entry strategies, structuring or restructuring, acquisitions, divestments and early-stage investments in Indonesia. Oene Marseille has extensive experience advising international corporates and private investors on corporate and M&A transactions in the region. Clients praise Marseille for being ‘knowledgeable, amiable and very responsive‘. Prawiro Widjaja advises corporate clients and private equity funds on big-ticket M&A transactions.

Indonesia > Intellectual property Tier 3

Soemadipradja & Taher advises clients on the full life cycle of intellectual property assets. The team showcases strong regulatory and compliance expertise and works closely with government entities, particularly the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights. Key sectors of expertise include the automotive, oil and gas, technology, and luxury goods sectors. Practice head Romi Emirat is a licensed advocate and intellectual property consultant.

Indonesia > Antitrust and competition