Lauded as ‘one of the leading law firms in Indonesia', Makarim & Taira S. is frequently sought out by both financiers and borrowers on domestic and cross-border transactions. The team stands out for its strength in both project finance and financial services regulation, forming a core part of its well-rounded practice. Department head Maria Sagrado excels at structuring foreign investment, working closely with clients from jurisdictions such as China, Singapore, the US and the UK. Co-head Frederick Simanjuntak is a seasoned adviser and acts on major financings in the projects and aviation spaces. Stephanie Kandou's practice includes complex finance, capital markets and foreign investment transactions. Lebdo Paripurno also comes recommended.
Testimonials
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‘The team can rapidly familiarise itself with the internal policy requirements, work habits, and pace of various banking clients. At the same time, they exhibit flexibility in their work style and methods, and are able to provide effective strategies and solutions for problems encountered in the transactions.’
‘The team has a well structured composition, and through effective management of business processes, they can efficiently assign appropriate team members to complete complex tasks.’
‘Makarim & Taira S. is one of the leading law firms in Indonesia. It combines a deep understanding of the law with a deep understanding of all relevant areas of industry.’
‘Maria Sagrado and Lebdo Paripurno deliver the highest quality and are very responsive. This team is experienced in international transactions and perfectly understands the needs of foreign clients.’
Key clients
- PT Asianet Media Teknologi
- I Squared Capital
- PT Bank Sahabat Sampoerna
Work highlights
- Advising PT AMT on entering into an asset purchase agreement with PT MNC Kabel Mediacom to acquire its fiber optic assets.
- Advising DFC who has provided a loan guarantee for BSS’s loan portfolio, specifically targeting micro, small and medium enterprise customer loans.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Sagrado, Frederick Simanjuntak