Dr Yozua Makes > Makes & Partners > Jakarta, Indonesia > Lawyer Profile

Makes & Partners represents a diverse range of clients, including Asian banks, state-owned banks, foreign exchange banks, and state-backed non-banking financial institutions. The firm showcases strong expertise in various financing transactions, with a particularly well-established capital markets practice. Yozua Makes leads the team and has an extensive domestic and cross-border practice that focuses on general lending, project finance and foreign investment matters, while co-head Fransisca has a strong track record in the real estate sector. Angela Epiphani Reformanda provides further real estate financing capabilities.

Makes & Partners is involved in a wide range of issuances, including conventional, Shariah-compliant, and green bonds. The firm plays a key role in major IPOs and take-private transactions, areas where team head Iwan Setiawan has a strong track record, and excels in managing internal restructurings and corporate governance matters. Yozua Makes is a proficient cross-border adviser and is skilled in take-privates and public M&A. Bernardus Billy is the chief lead on global bond transactions and has a broad portfolio of IPOs. Cynthia Eltania is active on both debt and equity instructions, while Damar Ariotomo is recognised for his expertise in take-privates. Niki Satyapeni joined the firm from Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman in November 2023.

Makes & Partners has a strong reputation for corporate advice in Indonesia and is highlighted for its skill in M&A, recently handling substantial transactions in the TMT, energy and real estate sectors. The firm is also praised for its ability ‘navigating the regulatory landscape in Indonesia’ and retains close connections with a number of governmental bodies and regulators. Yozua Makes leads the team and is a proficient cross-border adviser. Co-head Iwan Setiawan is well-reputed for his capital markets expertise, while co-head Fransisca leverages an astute understanding of the banking and finance and real estate sectors when advising on complex transactions. Bernardus Billy provides a wealth of venture capital and fintech expertise and experience to an extensive roster of clients. Co-head Niki Satyapeni joined from Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman in November 2023.

Makes & Partners has a client base that includes major tech and telecom companies, start-ups, private equity outfits and venture capitalists, all of whom seek advice for complex M&A and investment deals. Yozua Makes leads the team and focuses on foreign investments from a mix of overseas industry players. Co-head Niki Satyapeni, who joined the firm in November 2023, has skill in M&A, inbound investments, and capital raises. Bernardus Billy left the practice in July 2023.