Makes & Partners is involved in a wide range of issuances, including conventional, Shariah-compliant, and green bonds. The firm plays a key role in major IPOs and take-private transactions, areas where team head Iwan Setiawan has a strong track record, and excels in managing internal restructurings and corporate governance matters. Yozua Makes is a proficient cross-border adviser and is skilled in take-privates and public M&A. Bernardus Billy is the chief lead on global bond transactions and has a broad portfolio of IPOs. Cynthia Eltania is active on both debt and equity instructions, while Damar Ariotomo is recognised for his expertise in take-privates. Niki Satyapeni joined the firm from Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman in November 2023.
Key clients
- PT Bank Mandiri Tbk
- PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk
- Lippo Mall Indonesia Retail Trust
- PT Bentoel International Investama
- PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk
- PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa Tbk.
- PT Nusantara Infrastructure Tbk
- PT Summarecon Agung Tbk
- PT Profesional Telekomunikasi Indonesia
- PT Global Digital Niaga Tbk
Work highlights
- Acted as the legal consultant for both PT Bank Mandiri Tbk concurrent transactions; covering the issuance of Green Bonds under the framework of shelf registration for continuous bonds issuance and the issuance of MTN.
- Acted as the legal counsel for PT Bentoel International Investama in the first successful Go-Private process under OJK Regulation No. 3/POJK.04/2021 on the Implementation of Capital Market Activities.
- Assisting PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk. in the offer to purchase for cash: (a) 8.125% guaranteed senior notes due 2025 and (b) 6.75% guaranteed senior notes due 2026.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Iwan Setiawan