Southeast Asia - Indonesia

SSEK Law Firm

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SSEK Law Firm is active in relation to non-performing loans and complex debt restructurings, drawing on its ‘extensive practical experience in bankruptcy and cross-border investment’ in acting on the most high-profile insolvency mandates. The team works closely with the M&A practice to advise on restructurings connected with acquisitions by multinational companies. Denny Rahmansyah and Dewi Savitri Reni head up the firm’s offering and are active on the most complex restructuring mandates and related arbitrations. Michael Carl leads on complex restructurings related to the shipping and logistics sectors. Ira Eddymurthy and Jonathan Streifer are also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Members of the team possess exceptional language proficiency and remarkable cross-cultural communication capabilities. They have extensive practical experience in bankruptcy and cross-border investment.'
  • 'Even in complex cross-border projects, they are capable of using clear and intuitive analytical methods, along with easily understandable language, to help us understand and grasp legal risks relating to the business. Moreover, their thorough consideration of our commercial needs and objectives in their advice assists us in smoothly executing our projects.'
  • 'They always deliver high-quality and efficient services within the timeframes. Their strong coordination skills enable them to mobilise internal resources within the law firm promptly and provide client with comprehensive "one-stop" services.'
  • 'Their team possesses solid legal expertise, outstanding language skills in English, excellent drafting abilities for legal documents, remarkable organisational and coordination skills, and a diligent commitment to client service.'
  • 'I think the team are genuine and you can feel their connection with the client. It's not only about delivering a report or responding to questions, but they also add further consideration to the overall context of the project itself.'

Key clients

  • Rolls-Royce
  • Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques
  • General Electric
  • Yili Group
  • McDermott
  • General Motors
  • Nissan
  • Ford
  • Idemitsu

Work highlights

  • Advised Rolls-Royce, a major creditor, on the $9.8bn debt restructuring of Garuda Indonesia.
  • Acting as liquidator for a global investment company which is exiting the Indonesian market and dissolving and liquidating its investment management company.
  • Representing a Chinese construction engineering company in a payment dispute over non-payment for a factory project and assisting with the possible submission of an insolvency petition.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Denny Rahmansyah, Dewi Savitri Reni

Other key lawyers

Michael Carl, Ira Eddymurthy, Jonathan Streifer