Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Indonesia
What the Team is Known For
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, healthcare, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.
Strengths
HBT was very well organised in providing feedback to us during the process from the beginning. They were also experienced and worked professionally.
Work Highlights
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advised Creador, a Malaysian-based private equity firm, on its acquisition of a controlling stake in MG Group from Northstar and other stakeholders, including three major tour and travel agency groups in Indonesia.
Notable practitioners
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.
His commercial vision shows in his advice.
Celia is very good. She's an expert who is business and solution-oriented.
Michelle Virgiany is a senior international 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.
Michelle offers great client service and is very knowledgeable and responsive.
Abimata Putra handles cross-border M&A transactions, particularly in regulated sectors such as financial services, healthcare and insurance. His client roster includes corporations, banks as well as private equity and investment firms.
Stephanie is recognised for her experience in advising cross-border M&A and corporate transactions. Her expertise is often sought after by clients in the healthcare sector.
Stephanie is diligent, user-friendly and a good communicator.
Tengku Almira Adlinisa is a managing associate who often assists with transactions in a broad range of sectors including banking, insurance and real estate.