Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is at the forefront of Indonesia's data centre boom, advising on the acquisition of sites and the development of projects for market-leading clients across multiple jurisdictions. The department is led by the capable trio of Sakurayuki, Michelle Virgiany and Vik Tang. Tang often assists with due diligence, transaction structuring and cryptocurrency matters. Sakurayuki has advised on telecommunications mergers and major acquisition deals. Virgiany ‘provides quick and practical advice’ to fintech companies and is equipped to advise on the full gamut of the sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team bring us a consistently high quality of service.'
- 'Michelle Virgiany has exactly the kind of fintech expertise we need.'
- ‘They possess strong local expertise, which greatly enhances their ability to navigate regional regulations and provide relevant, effective advice.’
- ‘Michelle Virgiany possesses strong local expertise, which greatly enhances her ability to navigate regional regulations and provide relevant, effective advice.'
- ‘Randitya Adiguna is outstandingly knowledgeable, responsive and commercial.’
- ‘People, quality of client service, continued engagement.’
Key clients
- Smartfren (Sinarmas Group) No
- IBM
- Creador
- BW Digital Group
- Digital Realty
- Mitratel
- Northstar
Work highlights
Advised Smartfren’s controlling shareholders on the merger of PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk and PT Smart Telecom into XL Axiata, which became PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk.
Advised IBM on the Indonesian aspects of its global acquisition of Software AG's StreamSets and WebMethods platforms for approximately US$2.33 billion.
Advised a group of PT Inti Bangun Sejahtera Tbk (IBST) shareholders on the sale of a 90% stake in IBST to PT iForte Solusi Infotek (Protelindo).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Sakurayuki; Michelle Virgiany; Vik Tang
Other key lawyers
Irfan Ghazali; Randitya Adiguna