Corporate & Finance (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Indonesia
Band 2
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Herbert Smith Freehills offers clients a one-stop shop for international and Indonesia law advice due to its association with Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung. The firm is well versed in international arbitration involving Indonesian entities, as well as handling M&A, financing and projects work. The team demonstrates extensive ability in the oil and gas, infrastructure and TMT sectors. The practice offers notable language capability, including fluency in Indonesian. The team in Singapore is especially well placed to handle Indonesian matters.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills acted for the Indonesia Investment Authority on its investment in the Bakauheni-Terbanggi Besar and Medan-Binjai toll roads in North and South Sumatra with a total enterprise value of approximately USD1.3 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I rate their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters very highly. They consistently demonstrate a strong capability in managing intricate issues with professionalism and expertise."
"HSF is quick to understand the matter, identifies the issues and comes up with generic or high-level solutions."
"I rate their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters very highly. They consistently demonstrate a strong capability in managing intricate issues with professionalism and expertise."
"HSF is quick to understand the matter, identifies the issues and comes up with generic or high-level solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Gitta Satryani in Singapore regularly provides assistance to clients with oil and gas and power arbitration arising out of Indonesia.
"Gitta's client service has been of a high standard, reflecting a sophisticated and well-developed approach. The level of service demonstrates a deep understanding of client needs."
"She approached things with impressive foresight. I was informed of every step. It really helps and makes the client comfortable."
Adrian Cheng is noted for his reputation in international financings, representing leading commercial and development banks on deals in Indonesia. He often advises on deals in the oil and gas and real estate sectors, working from Herbert Smith Freehills' Singapore office.