Corporate & Finance (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin acted for the international selling agents and joint lead managing underwriters on Amman Mineral Internasional's IPO and listing on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have very broad knowledge and skills, ranging from their partners to their associates. The lawyers at Sidley Austin are adaptive to the dynamics of transactions and are problem solvers."
"A strong team made up of detail-oriented juniors and commercially savvy partners."
"They have very broad knowledge and skills, ranging from their partners to their associates. The lawyers at Sidley Austin are adaptive to the dynamics of transactions and are problem solvers."
"A strong team made up of detail-oriented juniors and commercially savvy partners."
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.
"He's been doing this for 30 years and knows everything."
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.
"Charlie is very knowledgeable, practical and easy to reach out to."
Alexius Chong regularly assists with Indonesian debt and equity issuances including IPOs and note offerings. He sits in the firm's Singapore office.
"He is able to lead the deal and solve what the client wants instead of merely taking instructions."
"Alex is commercial, good at managing stakeholders and able to understand the situation from the client's perspective."
Parthiv Rishi in Singapore regularly advises investors and companies on venture capital transactions in the Indonesian market, as well as handling corporate acquisitions.