Banking & Finance | Asia-Pacific

Ginting & Reksodiputro provides comprehensive legal advice across a spectrum of financing transactions in Indonesia, with impressive credentials across acquisition, bilateral, syndicated and project finance deals, alongside significant experience in the infrastructure, energy, TMT and real estate sectors. The firm houses extensive expertise relating to debt restructuring. The firm's clients further benefit from its expertise in advising development finance institutions, funds and export credit agencies. Clients include Bank Negara Indonesia, Bank Permata and Bank Central Asia. Ginting & Reksodiputro predominantly advises leading Indonesian and international financial institutions, offering notable cross-border coverage through its affiliation with A&O Shearman. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners offers impressive legal expertise across the full range of financial products in Indonesia, from bilateral and syndicated loans to acquisition and project financing. The team provides specialist knowledge of banking M&A, utilising its financial regulatory nous to advise leading global and domestic financial institutions. The firm displays additional strength in relation to Islamic finance and debt restructuring. The department often handles deals in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and fintech, and is well placed to act on multi-jurisdictional matters through its association with Baker McKenzie. Bank Mandiri, Bank Rakyat and PLN are among the firm's notable clients.

ABNR Counsellors at Law is a well-respected law firm in Indonesia, especially proficient in project finance deals, regularly assisting both lenders and borrowers with high-value loan facilities. The team is adept at handling secured, syndicated and structured finance, advising prominent foreign and domestic clients. ABNR regularly advises on lending to the energy, technology and infrastructure sectors. The firm has strong expertise pertaining to fintech and financial regulatory matters. Clients represented include BNP Paribas, Sawit Sumbermas Sarana and Sinarmas.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is a notable full-service law firm in Indonesia, regularly advising borrowers and lenders on a broad range of conventional and Shari'a-compliant deals. The firm assists clients with acquisition, asset and structured financings, advising leading Indonesian and overseas banks and corporates. The team is also well placed to handle project and infrastructure finance, fintech issues, restructuring and insolvency mandates and bank merger deals. Clients include Bank CIMB Niaga, Sarana Multi Infrastruktur and BlackRock.

Widyawan & Partners is an established law firm in Jakarta which is recognised for working on a variety of complex cross-border transactions for international lenders and corporates. The team holds considerable expertise in the projects and infrastructure space, including energy-related acquisition finance. Widyawan & Partners is also well versed in handling general banking work and loan restructuring. The group often handles deals in the telecoms, natural resources and energy sectors. The firm is a popular choice among international banks and offers significant global coverage through its association with Linklaters. The firm's clients include Bank Negara Indonesia, Perusahaan Gas Negara and JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Makarim & Taira S has a respected legal practice in Indonesia with significant expertise in bilateral and syndicated loans. Its expertise spans various sectors, including energy, mining, manufacturing and TMT. The firm counts Indonesian and foreign banks, as well as borrowers, among its clientele and often represents Chinese clients. APIS General Partners, Razer Merchant Services and Sampoerna Investama are clients.

TNB & Partners is regularly instructed by foreign lenders on the legal aspects of lending transactions in Indonesia. The firm advises on a range of bilateral, syndicated and project finance deals, with expertise in the energy and mining sectors. The team regularly works in conjunction with the firm's other regional offices, including Bangkok and Singapore. Clients include United Overseas Bank, Bank of America and Medco Cahaya Geothermal.

UMBRA is a notable law firm in Jakarta which handles project finance, especially on behalf of state-owned enterprises, as well as lenders. The firm is regularly mandated on financing transactions in the power, TMT and mining sectors. The team often handles deals that involve both conventional and Shari'a-compliant facilities. Clients include PLN, Sarana Multi Infrastruktur and Loka Holding.

Armand Yapsunto Muharamsyah & Partners has a well-recognised banking law practice in Indonesia, regularly acting for banks and NBFCs on high-value loan deals. The team handles a range of bilateral and syndicated facilities, acquisition finance, refinancing transactions and banking M&A. The firm is active for both Indonesian and foreign clients, and it is also noted for its expertise in structured finance.

Dentons HPRP frequently advises leading banks and corporates in Indonesia, assisting with infrastructure development finance and aircraft acquisitions and leasings. The finance team is able to draw on the firm's capability in the aviation sector, as well as handling deals in the fintech space. Dentons HPRP leverages the Dentons global network to assist clients with cross-border matters. The firm's clients include Bank Danamon Indonesia and Cisco.

SSEK Law Firm continues to handle a broad range of complex transactions for international and Indonesian banks and borrowers. The firm advises clients on banking M&A and insurance matters, as well as regulatory issues. The team possesses additional knowledge of fintech-related issues, as well as debt restructuring. Danareksa, Bank Index and OVO are notable clients of the team.

Walalangi & Partners is well placed to advise clients on lending transactions, financial regulatory issues and banking M&A. The team handles transactions in a range of sectors, including power and natural resources. It leverages its association with Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi to advise many clients from Japan.