Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Indonesia
Band 2
About
Provided by Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills
We handle a wide range of cutting-edge IT and telecoms matters in Indonesia and across Asia-Pacific, supported by Herbert Smith Freehills offices in key locations around the region. Our joined-up, collaborative approach means we use the best expertise and resources to focus on vital value issues for clients on TMT projects and transactions involving Indonesia.
Our TMT practice is recognised for our complex transactional work, including joint ventures, investments and outsourcings, as well as regulatory, disputes and competition advice, including data privacy, cybersecurity and fintech.
Our recent work highlights include acting for:
- Singtel on the spin-off of Telkom’s fixed broadband business (IndiHome) into Telkomsel (a joint venture between Singtel and Telkom), with a potential total transaction value of US$3.9 billion
- Global Telecom Capital Partners (GTC) on its joint venture to develop a new data centre in Indonesia
- Hawaiki Submarine Cable on development of an 80MW data centre in Batam
- Dian Swastatika Sentosa (Sinarmas Group) on its proposed sale and leaseback of 24 data centres located throughout Indonesia from Smart Telecom and Smartfren
Chambers Review
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advises foreign multinationals and investment firms on a range of corporate and regulatory issues, with specific expertise in telecoms and e-commerce. The firm routinely services Indonesia's financial technology sector, including startups and financiers. The team is well-placed to advise on the establishment of data centres, alongside telecoms infrastructure deals and data protection. The firm's tie-up with Herbert Smith Freehills ensures extensive cross-border coverage.
Work Highlights
- Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung provided support to Singtel for collaborating with PT Telkom Data Ekosistem and Medco to establish a new 17MW environmentally-friendly data centre in Batam.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung consistently delivers well-structured and comprehensive services tailored to our needs."
"Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung provided very responsive, commercially-focussed advice."
"Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung consistently delivers well-structured and comprehensive services tailored to our needs."
"Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung provided very responsive, commercially-focussed advice."
Notable Practitioners
Sakurayuki often advises clients on transactions involving telecoms infrastructure in Indonesia, as well as fundraising in the e-commerce space.
"Sakurayuki's resourcefulness has been invaluable during our complex project engagements."
"Sakurayuki is an excellent lead partner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills
Indonesia
Members
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Clients
Provided by Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills
Global Telecom Capital Partners (GTC)
Indosat
Singtel
Smartfren
Telkom
XL Axiata
Industries
Provided by Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills
Financial Investors
Financial Services
Health and Life Sciences
Property, Construction and Infrastructure
Retail and Consumer
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