Ashurst LLP provides its clients with a complete service in all areas of practice including corporate and M&A, banking, disputes, and employment. The firm can draw from its offices across the globe and from its association with local firm Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst to provide a seamless service on domestic and international transactions that involve Indonesia. In addition, the firm has a strong presence in projects and energy matters for leading companies. Rob Palmer, an international arbitration lawyer with longstanding experience in Indonesia, heads the firm’s practice. Joining the firm in August 2022 from Allen & Gledhill LLP, Tao Koon Chiam is now head of M&A in Southeast Asia. Also of note is Michelle Phang, who leads the corporate transactions team. In early and mid-2023, Richard Guit, Michael Harrison and Daniel Reinbott left the firm for Baker Botts L.L.P..
Key clients
- GCL Intelligent Energy Co Ltd.
- Asian Development Bank
- DANA / PT Elang Andalan Nusantara
- MDI Ventures
- KoinWorks
- Mining Industry Indonesia
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar)
- PT PJB Investas
- International Finance Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising on all three WTE projects in Indonesia – South Tangerang, Bandung and East Jakarta.
- Acted for PT Elang Andalan Nusantara (operating through its subsidiaries as DANA) in its latest fundraising round.
- Acted for KoinWorks in its $108m Series C fundraising round.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rob Palmer