Makarim & Taira S. is praised for its ability to provide a ‘practical, innovative and thought-provoking point of view’ across a multitude of energy and infrastructure transactions. Acting for clients across the whole lifecycle of projects, including disputes, the team has recently been active on large-scale conventional energy developments, particularly oil and gas and coal-fired facilities. Department lead Rahayu Ningsih Hoed has a broad practice and is a trusted adviser to a number of high-profile multinationals. Co-head Hilton King is an M&A specialist, with proficiency across the relevant due diligence and regulatory aspects. Co-head Vincent Ariesta Lie is also noted for his far-reaching capabilities and has astute knowledge of nascent assets, particularly in the digital space. Pudiahwai Willy Wibowo provides further financing support to a variety of transactions.

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‘Makarim is good at giving practical, innovative and thought-provoking point of view as to how to best accommodate the client’s customized specific commercial goal with the complex legal provisions and the adoption of legal practice. exhibits a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Their diverse team composition brings together professionals from various backgrounds and cultures, fostering a rich and inclusive work environment.’
‘They are responsive and switched on.’
‘Makarim consistently exhibits a high level of professionalism and dedication to their clients, ensuring that inquiries are promptly addressed, and communication is clear and timely. Their commitment to providing exceptional service sets them apart and instills trust in their clients, making them a reliable and responsive legal partner.’
‘Vincent Lie is available and committed to the deals that he is working on.’

Key clients

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan
PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional
PT Pertamina
PT Cirebon Energi Prasarana
Marubeni Corporation
Xiamen
PT Shenhua Guohua Lion Power Indonesia
PT Freeport Manyar Refinery
Trina Solar Energy Development Pte. Ltd.

Work highlights

Served as local legal counsel to PT Cirebon Energi Prasarana for the development of a 1 x 1,000 MWcoal-fired power plant, which commenced operating in May 2023.
Assisted Xiamen ITG Group Corp., Ltd by conducting due diligence on PT Wanxiang Nickel Indonesia, a nickel processing and refining company developing a nickel smelter facility using RKEF (rotary kiln-electric furnace) technology with an annual production capacity of 240,000 tons of ferronickel in Morowali, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia

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