ABNR Counsellors at Law is praised for ‘delivering top-tier, specialised support’, overseeing M&A, investments, and financings connected to tech companies and digital infrastructure. The firm also has a comprehensive commercial platform, advising marquee multinational tech players on e-commerce, data protection and regulatory issues. Agus Ahadi Deradjat leads the team and is a trusted adviser to an extensive list of tech and social media companies, showcasing strong work in the telecoms space. Emir Nurmansyah has a broad practice that includes project finance, M&A and PE deals, and regulatory and compliance advice. Mahiswara Timur is a crucial supporting presence across the full range of client instructions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘ABNR's practice covers the core traditional IP prosecution matters but is also flexible enough to cover the new tech and AI scopes that our clients are most interested in. ABNR is a one-stop shop for us when dealing with Indonesian matters.'

  • ‘Emir Nurmansyah has been a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, quick and practical. His advice is on point and clear. The firm stands out as a boutique IP firm that is good for value and a trustworthy partner.’

  • ‘Great team with a good knowledge of the law.’

  • ‘Emir Nurmansyah is very responsive is our go to legal counsel.’

  • ‘Their ability to assemble the right team for each specific need ensured that I received expert advice and comprehensive support. This tailored approach meant that specialists from various fields collaborated to address my concerns, leading to more effective and informed solutions. I highly recommend this practice for their strategic team assembly and their commitment to delivering top-tier, specialised support.’

  • ‘They consistently met deadlines and delivered high-quality work even under tight schedules. Their reliability and commitment to excellence were truly impressive.’

  • ‘They are experienced at dealing with international clients so can readily adapt their advice and support to that context. ’

Key clients

  • Mitratel
  • International Finance Corporation
  • Sinar Mas Group
  • PT Moladin Digital Indonesia
  • Ericsson AB
  • Japanese multinational information technology and electronics corporation NEC
  • Indonesian publicly listed telecommunications company PT XL Axiata Tbk

Work highlights

  • Advised a consortium of lenders for their approx. USD 703.8 million in financing to PT Graha Teknologi Nusantara for the development of a hyperscale data center campus.
  • Advised International Finance Corporation on their USD 150-million investment in PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk that availed of an innovative bond-based structure.
  • Acted as counsel to MoneyGram for the Indonesian aspects of their USD 1.8-billion global acquisition by Madison Dearborn.

Lawyers

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.

Agus Ahadi Deradjat

Other key lawyers

Emir Nurmansyah, Mahiswara Timur