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Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in exclusive association with White & Case LLP Indonesia > The Legal 500 Rankings

Indonesia > Foreign firms Tier 1

White & Case Pte. Ltd. has a longstanding presence in Indonesia and in-depth experience advising domestic and international clients on transactions in the country. The firm provides assistance across key practice areas including capital markets, debt finance, M&A, and project finance, while its capabilities in the country are further strengthened by its association with Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA). Kaya Proudian focuses on capital markets across a wide range of jurisdictions, including Indonesia, and co-heads the practice alongside corporate and M&A advisor Jonathan Olier. Alexander McMyn, who advises on Indonesian financings, including general corporate loans in addition to structured and limited-recourse financings, is also part of the leadership team. Jon Bowden departed for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in May 2023.

Indonesia > Banking and finance Tier 2

Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in exclusive association with White & Case LLP Indonesia is well versed in handling debt financing work, with strength in representing lenders, underwriters, and arrangers in a broad range of secured loan and structured finance transactions. Project finance is another key area of instruction for the group, which assists prominent global and domestic energy and natural resources companies with high-value transactions. Fajar Ramadhan is the practice head, and is highly regarded for his solid track record in advising on financings, debt restructurings, security structures, project finance, and international bond offerings. PPP specialist Cindy Riswantyo joined the team from Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with Allen & Overy in October 2023.

Indonesia > Capital markets Tier 2

Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in exclusive association with White & Case LLP Indonesia advises a range of financial institutions and corporate clients in IPOs, offerings, issuances, and relevant regulatory mandates. Through the firm’s close collaboration with White & Case LLP, the firm is well-placed to handle cross-border matters. Kristo Molina heads up the firm’s practice in this area, covering the full scope of the firm’s work in this space, working alongside Fajar Ramadhan, who has particular strengths in international bond offerings and work around debt capital markets.

Indonesia > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in exclusive association with White & Case LLP Indonesia combines an ‘efficient team that is accustomed to sophisticated deal structures‘ with particular expertise in assisting finance and private equity clients. Working with a number of other regional firms under the White & Case LLP network, the group has an extensive track record in handling complex, multijurisdictional M&A for multinational clients seeking to invest in SE Asia. Kristo Molina and counsel Rika Rusman are key contacts.