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Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Restructuring/Insolvency

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Indonesia


Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

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

Our bankruptcy and restructuring practice is one of the most experienced and successful in Indonesia and is highly regarded for its work with domestic and international clients in the most complex and significant informal financial restructurings and work outs, court-supervised debt restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency. 

As part of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s Southeast Asia restructuring practice, we offer unparalleled cross-border and local law capabilities, acting for some of the largest and most high-profile debtors, lenders and insolvency practitioners globally.

We are trusted by clients across sectors, including construction, energy, oil and gas, mining, aviation, shipping, infrastructure, real estate, financial services and TMT. This deep understanding of our clients' businesses sets us apart from our peers.

Our recent work highlights include acting for:

  • multiple lessors on the court-supervised debt restructuring (PKPU) of Garuda Indonesia and the proposed repossession and redelivery of aircraft on lease to Garuda, including overseeing implementation of the Garuda composition plan ratified by the Commercial Court, and working with our clients to ensure the airline fulfills its repayment plan
  • Credit Suisse AG, Singapore in the PKPU and bankruptcy of Indonesian real estate company PT Bina Bangun Mandiri

Clients (4)

  • Nordic Aviation Capital
  • Stellar Aircraft Holding 2 Limited
  • Zipmex Exchange Indonesia
  • Credit Star B Limited

Industries (9)

  • Aviation and Aerospace
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Financial Investors
  • Financial Services
  • Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Maritime/Shipping
  • Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  • Resources and Mining
  • TMT

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Indonesia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung has a strong reputation for its expertise in debt restructuring proceedings in Indonesia, providing local and cross-border advice via its association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. The team is instructed by both creditors and debtors in matters spanning the aviation, real estate, energy and TMT sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung represented Credit Suisse, Singapore Branch, in the bankruptcy process of Bina Bangun Mandiri, an Indonesian property company.

Strengths

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  • The team has been extremely flexible and responsive, showing a genuine willingness to work collaboratively to address our needs and constraints.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Debby Sulaiman
    Band 1Debby Sulaiman

    Debby Sulaiman

    Debby Sulaiman is a leading debt restructuring lawyer in Jakarta who is active across different industry sectors including aviation, property and energy. She advises both debtors and creditors.

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