Housing a team of ‘strong lawyers with deep knowledge of local laws and practices’, Makarim & Taira S. competently advises on a range of corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, and restructurings for a series of multinationals, domestics and state-owned enterprises. Despite its wide sector focus, the firm has notable activity in the real estate, energy and natural resources, and banking and financial services arenas. Rahayu Ningsih Hoed and Hilton King co-lead the team, with the former reputed for her skill in M&A, and the latter for his ’unparalleled experience in mining and telecommunications work’. Maria Sagrado is a key name for foreign direct investment mandates and has a strong track record on fintech transactions, while Stephanie Kandou provides further M&A capabilities.
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‘High level of professionalism in assisting us during M&A and corporate work.’
‘The team is knowledgeable, hardworking and very commercial. Always prepared to go the extra mile.’
‘Maria Sagrado is a standout partner. Always ready to go the extra mile for clients even when not asked.’
‘Strong lawyers with deep knowledge of local laws and practices.’
‘Hilton King has unparalleled experience in mining and telecommunications work. He works closely with Stephanie Kandou, who is an up and coming partner making a name for herself in headline deals. Stephanie is approachable and tactful in handling difficult negotiating points.'
- 'Hilton King brings strong technical expertise and has a calming effect on negotiations.'
‘Collaborating with Makarim & Taira S. team is always a pleasure experience. The team is very responsive and knowledgeable, you could expect high quality standard of services from their associates and partners.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and highly experienced in corporate law. The team provided legal advice with comprehension analysis and a holistic perspective. In addition, the team manages the client professionally by understanding the client's needs.’
Key clients
- PT Asianet Media Teknologi
- ESR Group
- Maersk Group’s Indonesian entities
- SBI Ven Capital Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised PT Asianet Media Teknologi on the acquisition of all the fibre network assets of PT MNC Kabel Mediacom in a joint acquisition with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison which acquired the customer contracts of the network.
- Advised ESR Group as they entered into a strategic partnership with PT MC Urban Development Indonesia and the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).
- Advising Maersk Group on its plan to restructure its Indonesian entities, including the Indonesian legal aspects of the arrangements and assisting in preparing required documents, as well as liaising with notaries and stakeholders
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Rahayu Ningsih Hoed, Hilton King