Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills boasts a robust track record in handling civil, criminal, and commercial disputes. Recently, it has tackled cases involving corruption and money laundering, sanctions, breach of contract, tort claims, and challenges to arbitral awards. Team head Debby Sulaiman has extensive experience litigating before Indonesian courts, as well as domestic and international arbitrations, and is noted for her stellar counsel in bankruptcy and debt restructuring processes. Prawidha Murti is a key figure for energy, manufacturing and TMT clients, and Tedy Rachmanto, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, regularly acts for clients in criminal and corruption cases.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team has exceptional knowledge of the legal and broader operating landscape in Indonesia, and provide practical and well-considered advice. They collaborate well as a team and are also able to provide a seamless service, coordinating advice across multiple jurisdictions within the HSF network.'
Key clients
- Parbulk II
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Work highlights
- Representing Argo Capital Management Ltd. and Parbulk II AS in re-litigating English Court Judgements against PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk in a dispute arising out of a corporate guarantee for a vessel charter.
- Acting for PT Maybank Asset Management in an Indonesian Attorney General’s Office corruption and money laundering investigation on mismanagement of investments in Jiwasraya, a state-owned insurer, alleged to have caused state losses of US$1.17 billion.