Linklaters continues to be a go-to firm for clients seeking advice on complex cross-border M&A transactions. The firm also houses a strong team of international commercial dispute resolution specialists that has extensive experience in arbitrations involving Indonesian companies and state entities. Sophie Mathur is skilled at handling a variety of corporate transactions in Southeast Asia, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity financing arrangements. Amit Singh stands out for his expertise in capital markets, while Fiona Gray and Philip Badge are recommended for complex banking and finance matters. Jelita Pandjaitan is another excellent practitioner with experience resolving cross-border disputes through a variety of mediums such as litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Linklaters are one of the few firms that have a dedicated Indonesian banking practice. Their affiliation with Widyawan & Partners enable them to have good local knowledge on legal issues and market trends.'
- 'Adrian Pranata provides very solid and user-friendly advice on banking and finance matters.'
- 'Very synced up team and friendly to work with. Always on the ball with good service attitude.'
- 'The team in Indonesia has strong ties with its Singapore peers, so that we could work smoothly for a large cross-boarder transaction. They provided acute advice.'
Key clients
- Citibank
- Tech in Asia
- Nickel Industries Limited
- Erajaya Digital Pte Ltd
- Virya Energy NV
- Standard Charted Bank
Work highlights
Advised Citi on the sale of its six consumer banking franchises in Southeast Asia and EMEA.
Advised the sellers in the sale of Tech in Asia to SPH Media, a media group based in Singapore.
Advised Nickel Industries Limited in the Reg S/144A offering of its US$400 million in aggregate principal amount of its 11.250% Notes due 2028.
Lawyers
Practice head
Amit Singh; Jonathan Horan; Philip Badge; Sophie Mathur; Jelita Pandjaitan
Other key lawyers
Fiona Gray; Karen Phang; Xylia Sim; Adrian Pranata