Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in exclusive association with White & Case LLP Indonesia combines an ‘efficient team that is accustomed to sophisticated deal structures’ with particular expertise in assisting finance and private equity clients. Working with a number of other regional firms under the White & Case LLP network, the group has an extensive track record in handling complex, multijurisdictional M&A for multinational clients seeking to invest in SE Asia. Kristo Molina and counsel Rika Rusman are key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- 'WCA deploys an efficient team that is accustomed to sophisticated deal structures. Given their familiarity with local requirements, their lawyers are able to offer options that help clients in making strategic decisions.'
- 'The individuals we worked with are easy to approach and particularly commercial.'
- 'The team collaborates well internally and each team member is kept updated on the latest progress. Good gender diversity within the team and overall strong competence to deliver good work.'
- 'Partners and team are equipped by excellent knowledge and have always been helpful to solve the problems beyond the expectation.'
- 'They always try to provide advice and solutions which can be a win-win solution in the deals handled by them.'
Key clients
- Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co.
- CVC Capital Partners
- Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd.
- PT Tudung Putra Putri Jaya
Work highlights
- Advised CVC Capital Partners and the relevant shareholders on the sale of shares in PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya to Hormel Foods Corporation.
- Advised China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt on a collaboration agreement with Ford Motor and PT Vale Indonesia Tbk to invest in an acid leaching project.
- Advised China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt on a tripartite collaboration agreement with global automaker Ford Motor and nickel producer PT Vale Indonesia Tbk to jointly invest in the Pomalaa Block High-Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) Project.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kristo Molina