Corporate & Finance (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Indonesia
Band 2
Contact number
+65 6230 3900Chambers Review
Sidley Austin is an international law firm with a strong offering in Indonesia, with capabilities for M&A, venture capital and capital markets work. The firm's lawyers in Singapore advise Indonesian and international clients, ranging from lenders and corporates to private equity firms, on cross-border transactions. The department has significant expertise in various sectors, including energy, natural resources, manufacturing and technology. Pintarnya, Hillhouse Capital and Jungle Ventures are among its clients.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin advised J Resources Nusantara on both the USD150 million sale of Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining, and on the sale of two Indonesian nickel mining companies, to vehicles controlled by Provident Capital Indonesia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin work very efficiently and their understanding of the business also helps us decide what is best for the company. When talking to lawyers, what makes a difference from one to the other is the practical solutions they can give. Their team always helps us understand the sector and what to negotiate."
"They are very quick in terms of responding and in having seen a lot of situations. They have a problem-solving, solution-driven type mindset, being able to take a view and defend that view."
"Sidley Austin work very efficiently and their understanding of the business also helps us decide what is best for the company. When talking to lawyers, what makes a difference from one to the other is the practical solutions they can give. Their team always helps us understand the sector and what to negotiate."
"They are very quick in terms of responding and in having seen a lot of situations. They have a problem-solving, solution-driven type mindset, being able to take a view and defend that view."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Sheridan is based in Singapore. He has extensive experience in Indonesia-related debt and equity capital markets mandates. He advises prominent lenders and underwriters on note offerings, as well as IPOs.
Charlie Wilson is well versed in advising Indonesian and international corporates on M&A. Based in Singapore, he handles deals in sectors such as energy and technology.
"It is a pleasure to work with him, and to learn from him, on the intricacies of M&A documentation, and specifically when it comes to commercial matters and negotiation support."
"He is an experienced M&A lawyer."
Alexius Chong regularly assists with Indonesian debt and equity issuances including IPOs and note offerings. He sits in the firm's Singapore office.
"Alexius is very helpful from a commercial perspective and for seeing where certain benefits are and finding a win-win situation for the entire working group. Alexius has been one of the key driving forces in everyone being on same page."
"His input is very helpful."
Parthiv Rishi in Singapore regularly advises investors and companies on venture capital transactions in the Indonesian market, as well as handling corporate acquisitions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
Indonesia