Offering ‘a deep understanding of the Indonesian legal landscape combined with the quality and rigor expected of an international law firm’, ABNR Counsellors at Law is instructed by lenders, sponsors and developers on complex, marquee financing, construction and acquisition deals, acting on an impressive array of energy and infrastructure assets. Whilst the firm has witnessed an uptick in digital infrastructure projects, transport-related mandates continue to key feature of its varied deal sheet, including large-scale rail, toll road and bridge projects. Emir Nurmansyah leads the group and acts for lenders on greenfield and brownfield financings. Another experienced project finance practitioner, Ayik Candrawulan Gunadi has been recently active in the mining and minerals sector, while Ammalia Putri, Serafina Muryantis, and Maher Sasongko’s practices balance financings and acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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'ABNR offers a deep understanding of the Indonesian legal landscape combined with the quality and rigor expected of an international law firm. This blend ensures that clients receive advice that is both locally informed and globally relevant.'
- 'The firm has a strong focus on sectors that are critical to Indonesia's development, such as renewable energy. Their experience in navigating the complexities of these emerging markets is a significant advantage.'
'Emir Nurmansyah and his team possess a thorough understanding of the financial structures and instruments necessary for successful project finance, ensuring robust and viable financial frameworks for renewable energy projects.'
‘ABNR team is a great team. They offered us very professional legal opinion for our project.’
‘ABNR team leader and chief lawyer is Emir Nurmansyah is very efficient and professional.’
Key clients
- China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co., Ltd.
- International Finance Corporation
- Asian Development Bank
- Responsability Access To Clean Power Fund S.A., SICAV-SIF
- U.S International Development Finance Corporation
- World Bank Group
- China Tianying Inc.
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Korea Development Bank
- The Bank Of TokyoMitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Jakarta Branch
Work highlights
- Advised Italian-based shipbuilding company Fincantieri S.p.A on their contract with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for the USD 1.27-billion procurement of two warships.
- Advised MUFG on their USD 1 billion in financing for Indonesian state energy company Pertamina’s acquisition of African oil company.
- Advised a consortium of lenders for their approx. USD 703.8 million in financing to PT Graha Teknologi Nusantara (GTN) for the development of a hyperscale data center campus.
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Practice head
Emir Nurmansyah
Other key lawyers
Ayik Candrawulan Gunadi; Ammalia Putri; Serafina Muryantis; Maher Sasongko