Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is primarily focussed on disputes in the aviation space, covering cases relating to tort claims brought by passengers, allegations of cartel made by the KPPU, and contract breaches. The firm also has capabilities in relation to complex restructuring and insolvency-related mandates, with experience advising major carriers in their high-profile insolvency proceedings. Eri Hertiawan leads on the firm’s aviation work and, being the co-head of the firm’s disputes practice, has particular expertise in disputes involving airline clients. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, as head of banking, finance, and projects work, is active in relation to insolvency proceedings in this space, and senior associate Alvin Ambardy, besides his predominantly arbitration-based practice, is similarly of note for his work relating to insolvency matters.
Key clients
- PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
- PT Angkasapura II
- PT Angkasa Pura I
- PT Citilink Indonesia
- PT Indonesia Airasia Extra
Work highlights
- Assisted PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk., in the proposed restructuring of all its financial and trade debts and aircraft leases, valued at IDR146.85 trillion.
- Advising PT Angkasa Pura I, a state-owned enterprise which provides air traffic services and business airports, on its restructuring process valued at IDR 23.46 trillion.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eir Hertiawan