Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills fields a team with extensive experience in advising on civil and criminal litigation, as well as domestic and international arbitration. The group's recent caseload includes high-profile tort disputes and anti-corruption matters. Practice head Debby Sulaiman is well known for her strength in ADR cases, and Prawidha Murti acts for domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, TMT and aviation. Roni Heilig Marpaung and Tedy Rachmanto are also key names to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm employs a hands on approach. Knowledgeable with a good make-up of partners and associates. One of the strongest firms in Indonesia for disputes. Knows the local players and market.'

  • ‘Stand out practitioners with a practical approach. Work fast to resolve difficult cases.'

  • 'Debby Sulaiman is an excellent disputes lawyer who handles cases in a practical and efficient manner.'
  • 'Roni Heilig Marpaung does a fantastic job in pushing cases forward.'

Key clients

  • Parbulk II
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Maybank Asset Management
  • Chandra Asri Petrochemical
  • Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration
  • Agoda

Work highlights

  • Advising Parbulk II AS on filing a claim concerning an alleged breach of contract against PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk, regarding a dispute arising out of a corporate guarantee, governed by English law, for a vessel charter.
  • Representing PT Maybank Asset Management in a corruption and money laundering investigation concerning the alleged mismanagement of investments by state-owned insurer PT Asuransi Jiwasraya (Persero).
  • Acting for petrochemical producer PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk in a tort claim brought by a vessel owner.

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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Debby Sulaiman

Other key lawyers

Prawidha Murti, Roni Heilig Marpaung, Tedy Rachmanto