Corporate & Finance (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Indonesia
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Latham & Watkins features a deep bench of Indonesia-focused experts, especially located in Singapore, handling headline mandates for major international lenders, sponsors and Indonesian corporates. The firm's Indonesia practice is highly esteemed for its proficiency in project finance and development, capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as fundraisings in the technology sector. The firm is particularly known for its work on equity and debt capital markets as well as refinancing mandates, frequently acting on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters for clients in the financial services, private equity, energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised EMP Bentu on a term loan facility for refinancing, working capital and general corporate purposes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins always consistently provides top-notch service that is really different from other firms. The team really thinks deeply about commercials, not only legal perspectives."
"Their strengths are professionalism, responsiveness and providing full support to clients."
"Latham & Watkins always consistently provides top-notch service that is really different from other firms. The team really thinks deeply about commercials, not only legal perspectives."
"Their strengths are professionalism, responsiveness and providing full support to clients."
Notable Practitioners
Timothy Hia is a lawyer based in Singapore. He is well reputed for his longstanding experience in banking and finance, regularly assisting both lenders and borrowers with major transactions in Indonesia. His expertise includes term loans, project finance and loan restructuring.
James Clayton-Payne is an established corporate and M&A lawyer based in Singapore. He has significant expertise in the Indonesian market, representing private equity investors and Indonesian corporates in transactions in the technology and energy sectors.
Sharon Lau is well regarded for her capital markets practice across South-East Asia, and especially in Indonesia. Based in Singapore, she handles debt and equity issuances in Indonesia, acting for both underwriters and issuers.
"Sharon is very well known. Her experience really shows. She's adept at navigating complex topics in tricky jurisdictions."
Sidharth Bhasin is experienced in energy, natural resources and technology sector transactions involving major Indonesian corporates. He comes well recommended for his credentials in M&A investments. He is based in Latham & Watkins' Singapore office.
"I feel very confident in his counsel and ability to guide us through the transaction and navigate market risks effectively."
"He thinks outside of the box and is very insightful. The level of involvement is always spot-on."
Stephen McWilliams is well recognised for his project development and financing practice, especially in the renewable energy and petrochemical sectors. He operates from the firm's Singapore office.
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
Indonesia