Makarim & Taira S. offers a range of services, with strengths in foreign investment, share and asset acquisitions, M&A more generally, and corporate restructures. The firm deploys its expertise in complementary areas - namely, employment, IP, competition, real estate, and disputes - to provide a well-rounded offering. Foreign legal consultant Hilton King is a key contact, particularly f0r M&A and investment work in the industrial, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors. Rahayu Ningsih Hoed similarly lends her extensive experience to the team, with Stephanie Kandou and Norma Mutalib also being of note for their transactional and franchising expertise, respectively.
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- 'Hilton King is a seasoned international lawyer and therefore has a strong appreciation of the needs of multinational clients trying to navigate the complexities of the Indonesian legal landscape. He is well supported by Stephanie Kandou and a number of associates who together provide a wholesome service.'
- 'Ability to comprehend the issues that require resolution. Efficient response and able to appreciate the needs of the client.'
Key clients
- Apis General Partner II LLP
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Ferro Corporation
- PT Kreasi Teknologi Makmur
- Platinum Equity; an American Private Equity Investment Firm
- PT Summitmas Property
- Drew & Napier
- PT Sumitomo Indonesia
- PT Summit Niaga
- Arnott's Biscuits Ltd.
- Baker Hughes
- Cushman & Wakefield Asia Pacific
- Compass Group PLC
- PT Freeport Indonesia
- BAE Systems Bofors AB
- PT Harbison Walker International
- Asia United Medical (HK) Ltd.
- PT AAPC Indonesia
- City Yuwa Partners
- DLA Piper
Work highlights
- Advising PT Sampoerna Investama and PT Bank Sahabat Sampoerna on the acquisition of Bank Sahabat (Sampoerna) by Xendit.
- Advised Razer Merchant Services on the acquisition of shares in a payment system company in Indonesia.
- Advised East Ventures (EV Growth) on its investment in PT Ismaya Group Sejahtera and its subsidiaries.
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Rahayu Ningsih Hoed, Hilton King