Department profile
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Projects & Energy

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Indonesia


Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Rankings

About

Provided by Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

We have a dedicated project development team in Indonesia, with our energy, natural resources and infrastructure practice handling both transactions and projects, including financing. We have extensive experience and strength-in-depth in advising foreign investors on major projects and transactions involving Indonesia.

We have deep relationships with major Indonesian and international companies in the renewable energy and conventional power, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

Our recent work highlights include acting for:

  • Consortium of INA, APG and ADIA on an investment cooperation with Waskita Karya for two sections of the Trans Java Toll Road (Kanci-Pejagan and Pejagan-Pemalang) with a total transaction value of US$1.25 billion (IJInvestor Transport Acquisition Award Asia Pacific 2024)
  • Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) on divestment of a majority stake in two Indonesian toll roads to ADIA and APG with an enterprise value of approximately US$1.3 billion
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining on its mandatory foreign divestment of a controlling stake in Vale Indonesia, together with Vale Canada and in cooperation with MIND-ID (the Indonesian mining sector SOE)
  • Manara Minerals Investment Company on its indirect acquisition of Vale’s Indonesian businesses as a part of the global acquisition of Vale Base Metals business
  • Pertamina Rosneft Pengolahan dan Petrokimia on development of the US$15 billion Tuban grass root refinery and petrochemical complex

Clients (12)

  • INPEX Corporation
  • Huayou
  • ENGIE
  • Indonesia Investment Authority (INA)
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining
  • Amman Mineral
  • Pertamina
  • Vitol
  • DSSP Power
  • DP World
  • Road King Expressway
  • Nusantara Infrastructure

Industries (6)

  • Resources and Mining
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  • Maritime/Shipping
  • Transport
  • TMT

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Projects & Energy - Indonesia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advises foreign multinationals and investors, alongside Indonesian clients, on legal matters related to their activities across the energy and natural resources sector. The firm maintains its strong reputation across a range of mandates, including those in the oil and gas, mining, transportation and power spaces, as well as renewable energy. Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung acts on high-value project-related M&A and financing, with impressive cross-border coverage through its association with the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer network.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advised Indonesia Investment Authority on the divestment of its majority stake in two Indonesian toll roads in Sumatra to its investment platform with APG Asset Management and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Their greatest strength is the reliability of their advice. Their legal advice, backed by accurate and extensive legal and practical knowledge, is invaluable above all else.

    Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific
  • HBT stands out for its international outlook and client-centric mindset.

    Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Matthew Goerke
    Band 1Matthew Goerke

    Matthew Goerke

    Matthew Goerke is a foreign legal consultant in Jakarta, who is especially noted for his expertise in mining, as well as oil and gas, renewable energy and transportation.
    • Matthew Goerke is the best foreign lawyer in Indonesia in terms of legal knowledge, expertise in the industry, familiarity with Indonesia and communication skills.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He brings a strategic lens to every transaction. He doesn’t just execute, he helps shape the deal. His ability to anticipate regulatory hurdles and offer creative solutions is unmatched among peers.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Dhani Maulana Pattinggi
    Band 2Dhani Maulana Pattinggi

    Dhani Maulana Pattinggi

    Dhani Maulana Pattinggi advises on M&A and project development relating to a range of renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure mandates in Indonesia.
    • Dhani demonstrates a combination of strong legal knowledge, effective communication skills and a robust work ethic.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific
    • I have found Dhani Maulana Pattinggi to be a strong and dependable practitioner.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (2)

Indonesia

Members

Provided by Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership