By its longstanding presence in Indonesia, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is able to offer its clients international standard deal execution and expertise on local Indonesian law for both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. In addition, the firm is capable of acting for clients across the legal sector; its portfolio includes major companies in renewable, oil and gas, power, TMT, finance, and real estate. Adrian Cheng is well-versed in acting in financing matters for major companies operating in Indonesia, while the firm’s international arbitration practice is headed by Alastair Henderson, who has appeared in arbitrations on Indonesian disputes. Glynn Cooper advises on infrastructure projects in Indonesia concerning roads and ports whilst heading the projects & energy practice. In addition, Mark Robinson, Gitta Satryani, Jamie McLaren and Xavier Amadei head other crucial practice areas in the firm. Victor Chiew and Salonika Kataria were promoted to partners in May 2023.
Testimonials
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‘It is affiliated with firms that have a strong local presence. In the context of transactional works, this enables them to deliver well-crafted legal products.’
‘Their lawyers are resourceful and approachable - a combination clients rarely see these days.’
‘Provides seamless coordination for multi-jurisdiction dispute matters. The rapid knowledge and understanding on the matter at hand, attention to detail and strategies provides great comfort.’
Key clients
- Indonesia Investment Authority
- DP World
- Axiata Group Berhad
- Hawaiki Submarine Cable Limited Partnership
- International Finance Corporation
- Bukalapak
- ANZ
- DBS
- ING
- Morgan Stanley
- MUFG
- SCB
- Societe Generale
- Credit Suisse
- PT Bank (Mandiri) Persero
- PT Pertamina Rosneft Pengolahan dan Petrokimia
Work highlights
- Advising multiple investors in Tokopedia in relation to Tokopedia’s merger with fellow unicorn Gojek to create GoTo Group.
- Advising Indonesia Investment Authority and an international consortium on its investment cooperation with Waskita Karya for two sections of the Trans Java Toll Road in Indonesia.
- Advising the lenders on a borrowing base facility to two subsidiaries of PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk to fund its development of the Senoro-Toili block and Block A in Indonesia.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Robinson, Adrian Cheng, Glynn Cooper, Gitta Satryani, Jamie McLaren, Xavier Amadei