Sidley Austin LLP possesses ‘in depth knowledge’ of the Indonesian market and is very active in the natural resources, financial services and technology sectors, acting for both domestic and international clients. The ’very capable’ Charlie Wilson spearheads the practice and is noted for his capabilities in multi jurisdictional securities transactions, infrastructure development mandates and joint ventures. Alexius Chong is praised by clients for his ‘creative and solutions orientated’ approach. He is prepared to advise on restructuring plans, start up fundraising and loan facilities.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The partners understand the client needs and fight in the client's interest’s.'
- 'The team has in-depth knowledge and extensive experiences assisting Indonesian clients and as such, are able to tailor their approach to suit the needs and priorities of their Indonesian clients. This also gives them the ability to offer competitive price without sacrificing qualities and responsiveness.'
Key clients
- PT Indika Energy Tbk (Indika)
- MIND ID (Mining Industry Indonesia)
Work highlights
Represented PT Indika Energy Tbk, a leading diversified Indonesian company with a portfolio of businesses spanning the energy value chain and a variety of other sectors, on its offering of US$350 million 8.75% senior notes due 2029, concurrent tender offer for its outstanding 8.25% senior notes due 2025, and tap offering of US$105 million 8.75% senior notes due 2029.
Practice head
Charlie Wilson
Other key lawyers
Parthiv Rishi; Alexius Chong; Daniel Lindsey;