Ahmad Zakaria spearheads the capital markets practice at UMBRA – Strategic Legal Solutions, which impresses clients with ‘its attention to detail, strategic thinking, and ability to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable advice’. The team acts across for both domestic and international clients in the construction, mineral trading, telecommunications and financial services sectors. Zakaria, acts for several international banks and is highly proficient in sukuk transactions, bond issuances, and high value IPOs. Christopher Ruminsar is a name to note for complex regulatory mandates.
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- ‘Unlike many firms, Ahmad Zakaria's team does not simply react to legal problems, they take a proactive approach that promotes confidence in our decision-making and ensures that every aspect of our transactions is thoroughly considered.'
- 'The team at UMBRA is consistently professional, clear, and easy to work with. They understand the issues quickly and give practical advice that helps us move forward without unnecessary complications. Senior Partner Ahmad Zakaria brings strong market insight and stays closely involved, which gives us confidence that key matters are handled properly. Senior Associate Christofer Ruminsar is thorough, attentive, and often flags potential issues early. They possess positive qualities that make them stand out from other firms we’ve worked with.'
Key clients
- Citigroup
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Work highlights
Advised on the Republic of Indonesia’s largest ever dual-currency SEC-registered sovereign bond issuance.
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Practice head
Ahmad Zakaria
Other key lawyers
Christopher Ruminsar