Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is reputed for its depth of expertise in a wide array of transactional mandates. The practice is particularly active in the TMT, healthcare and transportation markets. Department head Vik Tang is noted for his capabilities in conventional share acquisitions and voluntary tender offers. David Dawborn was recently involved in a significant land disposal deal for a pharmaceutical client, while Cellia Cotan Cognard stands out for her ‘clear, calm and strategic’ approach. Sakurayuki is a name to note for merger advice and due diligence, while Michelle Virgiany adds considerable regulatory expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very hands-on and engaged, it feels as if they were part of our company. They delivered technically sound and pragmatic advice, with a "deal-making" attitude. They can handle very complex negotiations with multiple workstreams ongoing.’
- ‘Cellia Cognard really stands out, she is clear, calm and strategic. She is very reliable and always available to answer our queries. We were very lucky to have her by our side during the discussions.’
- 'The team offers sound advice.'
Key clients
- Prudential
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Indonesia Investment Authority
- Sight Investment
- Digital Realty
- Creador
Work highlights
Advised Sight Investment Company (a CVC company) on the acquisition of shares in PT Siloam International Hospitals Tbk.
Advised Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) on divestment of a majority stake in two Indonesian toll roads to ADIA and APG.
Advised the selling shareholders of PT Inti Bangun Sejahtera Tbk (IBST) on the sale of their entire stake in IBST to iForte with a total value of US$211,000,000
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Vik Tang
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Cellia Cognard
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Tengku Almira Adlinisa
Practice head
Vik Tang
Other key lawyers
David Dawborn; Sakurayuki; Cellia Cotan Cognard; Michelle Virgiany; Tengku Almira Adlinisa