Firm Profile > SSEK Legal Consultants > Jakarta, Indonesia

Corporate and M&A Tier 1

SSEK Legal Consultants has a strong track record in transactional work, particularly advising private equity houses on Indonesian investments. Ira Eddymurthy leads the practice and is notably active in the insurance and pharmaceutical sectors. Darrell Johnson focuses on the insurance sector, but is also known for his work in the natural resources space. Michael Carl is another key figure and has a particular presence in natural resources and TMT-related work. Financial services and tech specialist Fahrul Yusuf and Michael Twomey, who has extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, are also highly recommended.

IT and telecoms Tier 1

SSEK Legal Consultants' TMT team is a prominent player in Indonesia's growing fintech sector and regularly advises on regulations, licensing, data protection and transactions. Fahrul Yusuf co-heads the practice and is an expert in advising international clients entering the Indonesian market through M&A and joint ventures. Michael Carl also leads the team and has a similar focus on acting on corporate transactions within the fintech sector. Another key figure is Denny Rahmansyah, whose standout strengths are in data protection and privacy issues.

Real estate Tier 1

SSEK Legal Consultants has a strong background in advising on real estate matters in the commercial, residential and hospitality sectors. Denny Rahmansyah jointly leads the team and is skilled in M&A and joint ventures, as well as land acquisitions and leases. He is particularly active in the tourism and retail sectors. Fellow practice head Michael Twomey advises on commercial and hospitality real estate and is an expert in project finance. Michael Carl similarly focuses on project finance and regularly assists with land acquisitions and licensing matters associated with energy projects.

Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1

SSEK Legal Consultants' restructuring and insolvency practice has an enviable client roster of multinational companies. Michael Carl leads the practice and has acted on litigation and arbitration concerning debt restructuring. He is supported by Dewi Savitri Reni, who is also skilled in debt restructuring arbitration.

Shipping Tier 1

SSEK Legal Consultants runs the gamut of shipping and maritime-related services. Dyah Soewito jointly leads the practice and is especially skilled in ship financing and cabotage issues. Fellow practice head Michael Twomey has a longstanding history in the oil and gas sector, and with that brings a strong skill set in handling ship financing and cabotage matters. Also recommended is Stephen Igor Warokka, who is notably strong in the purchasing and selling of vessels.

Antitrust and competition Tier 2

SSEK Legal Consultants' highly experienced M&A team often advises on the merger control and competition issues surrounding major deals. Fahrul Yusuf is the key name to note and is an expert in competition regulations and approvals.

Banking and finance Tier 2

Multinational financial groups regularly instruct SSEK Legal Consultants on loan agreements and financings, particularly when it comes to project finance. Ira Eddymurthy leads the practice and is notably skilled in the areas of project finance and insurance. Other key individuals include Michael Carl, who focuses on project finance and restructurings, and Fahrul Yusuf, who is a corporate lawyer with a strong emphasis on the banking sector.

Dispute resolution Tier 2

SSEK Legal Consultants is experienced  in both litigation and arbitration and has a strong emphasis on the natural resources sector. Michael Carl is a key figure and known for his work in the energy sector. Dewi Savitri Reni is another name of note and is experienced in both civil and criminal litigation.

Labour and employment Tier 2

SSEK Legal Consultants is highly skilled in advising on employment contracts, labour agreements and the employment aspects of M&A. Rusmaini Lenggogeni co-heads the practice and focuses on general advisory services as well as employment transfers and terminations. Also leading the team is Fahrul Yusuf, who is an expert in handling the employment aspects of M&A.

Projects and energy Tier 2

SSEK Legal Consultants has a strong reputation for handling mining, oil and gas, and power projects, and is one of the leading players in the growing geothermal sector. Michael Twomey leads the team and is an expert in oil and gas, mining and power projects. Other key figures include Michael Carl, who is very strong in the mining and energy sectors, and Dyah Soewito, who is skilled in the oil and gas and infrastructure spaces. Also recommended is Darrell Johnson, who is highly experienced in oil and gas projects.

Tax Tier 2

SSEK Legal Consultants' work within this space involves advising on the tax aspects of transactions, restructurings and investments. Ira Eddymurthy and Rusmaini Lenggogeni from the corporate team are the key names of note.

Capital markets Tier 3

SSEK Legal Consultants' corporate practice regularly assists its client base with listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Corporate partners Ira Eddymurthy and Fahrul Yusuf are the two key names to note.

Notable Cases

• Advised PT Pertamina, Indonesia’s largest state-owned energy company, on the formation of the Indonesian Oil and Gas Holding SOE, a USD 4 billion deal that results in the creation of Indonesia’s largest state-owned holding company.
• Acted as Indonesian counsel to Vision Fund, the venture capital arm of SoftBank, as part of its investments in Grab Inc., the leading Southeast Asian ride-hailing app that is quickly becoming the region’s leading everyday app, and Tokopedia, the largest e-commerce platform in Indonesia
• Acted as Indonesian counsel to GE in connection with the global acquisition by Wabtec Corporation of GE’s Transportation business, and then acted as Indonesian counsel to GE in the global acquisition of GE’s Distributed Power business by Advent International.
• In separate transactions, represented the British multinational Rentokil Initial 1927 plc, through its Indonesian subsidiaries, in the acquisition of PT Aardwolf Pestkare Indonesia, a limited liability engaging in the business of pest control services, and PT Pink Services Indonesia, a limited liability company providing hygiene services.
• Assisted MNC Land, a leading Indonesian property company, in its collaboration with the Trump Organization on the “Trump Residences Indonesia,” two ultra-luxury integrated developments in Indonesia. SSEK was the only Indonesian law firm appointed to work on the projects.
• Assisted Ovolo Group with the acquisition of a resort hotel in Bali. This was the group’s first property outside of Hong Kong and Australia.
• Acted as Indonesian counsel to a foreign sovereign wealth fund that specializes in real estate investment and management services in connection with a contemplated joint venture with a Singaporean co-working space provider to develop co-working spaces across Asia.
• Assisted WeWork on the opening of its newest location in Jakarta, in one of the most strategic areas in the Indonesian capital. SSEK worked with WeWork on the deals for its previous spaces in Jakarta.
• Advised PT Risland Sutera Property, part of Country Garden Group, on the acquisition of several plots of land for a large residential development.
• Assisted a leading micro-investment app in obtaining a Mutual Funds Sales Agency (APERD) license from Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). This was the first time in Indonesia that a foreign direct investment company had obtained an APERD license from the OJK.
• Advised Xiaomi, the large Chinese electronics company that makes and invests in smartphones, mobile apps, laptops and related consumer electronics. on its investment in Indonesia.
• Represents China Shenhua, one of the largest developers of coal-powered IPPs in China, as the developer in several major power projects in Indonesia.
• Work with a major water infrastructure provider out of the Philippines in bidding for water projects in Indonesia, which includes regulatory advice, joint venture structuring and preparation of bid documents.
• Acted as Indonesian counsel to a Middle Eastern petroleum and natural gas company in relation to its joint venture development agreement with PT Perta.

Client Testimonials

CLIENT: CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: PT Raiz Invest Indonesia
TESTIMONIAL: “I have always found [Dewi Savitri Reni] dependable, efficient and unfailingly punctual. In fact, I have never worked with a person who gives as much attention to detail as she does. Also, her willingness to take on difficult projects and see them to successful completion has repeatedly impressed me.”

CLIENT: Senior VP
COMPANY/FIRM: Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
TESTIMONIAL: “Maynilad is the biggest water utility in the Philippines in terms of customer base. Currently, Maynilad is looking for opportunities to expand its business in Indonesia. We are regularly talking to government officials and potential private partners. In doing so, we need to have very strong legal counsel in Indonesia. Professionally, we found SSEK to help us in exploring projects.”

CLIENT: Executive counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: GE Corporate
TESTIMONIAL: “[Dewi Savitri Reni] has the ability to understand and communicate cultural differences between the respective US and Indonesia legal regimes and achieve US client objectives in a very different cultural and legal regulatory regime.”

CLIENT: Legal contract advisor
COMPANY/FIRM: PT Pertamina Internasional Eksplorasi dan Produksi
TESTIMONIAL: “[Fransiscus Rodyanto] understands the issues provided by the client accurately and speedily. He provides solutions to the client’s problems in a very efficient way, both for the client’s operational and strategic interests. He also possesses vast knowledge of current legal issues in the Indonesian and international oil and gas industry.”

CLIENT: Head of legal
COMPANY/FIRM: PT Xiaomi Communications Indonesia
TESTIMONIAL: “[Fransiscus Rodyanto] has helped our company solve many tough cases with his superior legal knowledge, research skills, analytical skills, strategic views and practical thoughts. He is a responsive, thorough, responsible and competent professional who always has the client’s best interest in mind.”

CLIENT: VP – Finance & Support
COMPANY/FIRM: PT Total Oil Indonesia
TESTIMONIAL: “SSEK’s legal services are always delivered in seamless quality and well-timed manner.”