Corporate/M&A

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung is singled out for its capacity to handle big-ticket M&A and for advising prestigious international corporates on their entry into the Indonesian market. The firm is also active for leading Indonesian companies, advising clients on a range of legal issues relating to key acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures. The team regularly appears for clients on matters in the financial services, technology, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. Indonesia Investment Authority, Inchcape and Indosat are clients of the practice.

"HBT has several partners on the deal team with different areas of technical expertise, knowledge and relationships, which contributes to the overall success of the transaction."

"They are strong and very knowledgeable of Indonesian law. They are very detailed."

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advised Warburg Pincus on various aspects of its acquisition of Asuransi Bina Dana Arta and its management consultancy affiliate in Indonesia.

David Dawborn is a highly regarded foreign legal consultant with extensive experience in corporate law matters in Indonesia. He regularly advises on high-value cross-border transactions.

Vik Tang is rated highly for his transactional experience in Indonesia as a foreign legal consultant. His practice covers M&A in a range of sectors, including technology and financial services. "Vik has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to deliver holistically on the transactions that I've worked with him on. He is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in Indonesia."

Cellia Cotan Cognard is a foreign legal consultant in Jakarta who handles M&A transactions across a range of industry sectors, including TMT. "Cellia has good quality in terms of responsiveness and precise knowledge of the law."

Sakurayuki advises clients on the legal aspects of company and asset acquisitions in Indonesia, with notable activity in the TMT sector.

Michelle Virgiany is of counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills, on a long-term secondment to Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung.Her practice spans M&A in the financial services and technology sectors. "She gives great advice and excellent response times, and is a very safe pair of hands through our transactions."