Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer handles a range of complex contentious matters, with expertise spanning civil litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and corporate investigations. The practice is led by Debby Sulaiman, whose work is focused on multi jurisdictional commercial disputes, bankruptcy, and debt restructuring. The firm’s criminal law and anti-corruption capabilities are enhanced by Tedy Rachmanto, who also handles internal investigations. Roni Heilig Marpaung departed the firm in June 2024.
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- 'Their dispute resolution team understands our needs well and provides practical, business-oriented advice.'
- 'The partners we work with stand out for their clarity in communication. They explain complex legal matters in a way that is easy to understand, which makes us feel confident and comfortable working with them.
- 'Harris and Debby are both very approachable and consistently provide clear, practical advice. Their reliability and sound judgment make them a trusted and dependable counsel to our team.'
- 'The team is highly pragmatic and has a deep understanding of the legal landscape. They stand out for their flexibility and ability to adapt to our commercial and operational challenges. Their advice is always practical, solutions-oriented, and delivered with a clear understanding of the business context.'
Key clients
- Parbulk II
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Maybank Asset Management
Work highlights
Acted for Parbulk II AS in filing a breach of contract claim against Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi with respect to an English-law-governed guarantee.
Acted for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in challenging an unlawful act claim filed by an individual before the Central Jakarta District Court, due to a lack of jurisdiction.
Represented International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in successfully defending its Singapore-seated arbitration award from an annulment claim in an Indonesian district court.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Prawidha Murti
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tedy Rachmanto
Practice head
Debby Sulaiman
Other key lawyers
Tedy Rachmanto; Harris Toengkagie