Mr Iwan Setiawan > Makes & Partners > Jakarta, Indonesia > Lawyer Profile
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Mr Iwan Setiawan
Work Department
Capital Market, Foreign and Domestic Investment, M&A, Corporate Restructuring
Position
Senior Partner of Makes & Partners Law Firm
Career
Iwan Setiawan has over 20 years of seasoned legal experience and is a prominent legal figure in Indonesia for capital markets, banking, corporate restructuring, foreign and domestic investments and M&As. He is a registered legal consultant of the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Indonesian Financial Services Authority or OJK). Under Iwan’s leadership, Makes & Partners has consistently and successfully completed many landmark capital market transactions securing the firm’s position as a formidable legal player in Indonesia.
Languages
Bahasa Indonesia and English
Memberships
- Deputy Chairperson of the Education Sector, Competence and Quality Control Sector of the Capital Market Legal Counsel Association (HKHPM)
- registered legal consultant of the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Indonesian Financial Services Authority or OJK)
- member of PERADI
Education
Faculty of Law, University of Padjajaran (1990) – Bachelor of Law (S.H.)
Lawyer Rankings
Indonesia > Capital markets
(Leading partners)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.
Indonesia > Corporate and M&A
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.