At AFS Partnership, the commercial disputes group is headed up by Bryan Bernadi, and acts for clients on a wide range of cases, including shareholder disputes and contractual litigation. The criminal law department is spearheaded by Andar Reinhard Hasiholan Panggabean and advises domestic and international clients on investigations into alleged corruption. Managing partner Andi Fanano Simangunsong has extensive experience in handling commercial and criminal proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘AFS is a unique firm with capable people. They are able to communicate well with clients.'

  • ‘Andi Simangunsong manages cases well.’

  • ‘The team is solid and helpful. Andi Simangunsong and the other senior lawyers are eager to learn and are always up to date on recent law and regulations.'

  • ‘AFS Partnership has impressive team players who are always knowledgeable. They outline, in clear language, the steps in the process that need to be done.'

  • ‘They give good advice. They are very straightforward and tell you what to expect next.'

Key clients

  • PT. Bank QNB Indonesia Tbk and Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C) Singapore Branch
  • PT. Dwi Satrya Utama
  • PT. MNC Sekuritas
  • PT. ZTE Indonesia
  • OCP Asia (Singapore) Pte Limited
  • PT. Global Mediacom Tbk
  • PT. Maybank Asset Management
  • PT. Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia
  • PT. Aneka Tambang Tbk
  • PT. SAP Indonesia

Work highlights

  • Defended PT. Bank QNB Indonesia and Qatar National Bank (Singapore branch) against a tort lawsuit filed by a debtor for the cancellation of a facility agreement on the grounds that the agreement is allegedly against Indonesian law.
  • Acted for PT. Dwi Satrya Utama in a tort lawsuit filed by the majority shareholder against the client.
  • Acting for PT. ZTE Indonesia in proceedings relating to the high-profile investigation into alleged corruption concerning the 4G BTS project.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Andi Fanano Simangunsong, Bryan Bernadi, Andar Reinhard Hasiholan Panggabean