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

We handle a wide range of cutting-edge technology, media and telecoms (TMT) matters in Indonesia and across Asia-Pacific, supported by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer offices in key locations around the region. Our joined-up, collaborative approach means we use the best legal knowledge and resources to focus on vital value issues for clients in their TMT projects and transactions involving Indonesia.

Our TMT practice is recognised for our complex transactional work, including joint ventures, investments and outsourcings, as well as regulatory, disputes and competition advice, including data privacy, cybersecurity and fintech.

Our recent work highlights include acting for:

  • Smartfren’s controlling shareholders in the tripartite merger of PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk and PT Smart Telecom into XL Axiata, which became PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk
  • BW Digital on development of an 80MW data centre in Batam
  • a group of IBST shareholders on the sale of a 90% stake in the company to PT iForte Solusi Infotek, a member of the Protelindo group
  • Creador, a Malaysia-based private equity firm, on its acquisition of a controlling stake in MG Group, Southeast Asia’s leading B2B hospitality marketplace
  • Mitratel on certain advisory services in relation its post-acquisition of 100% of the shares of PT Ultra Mandiri Telekomunikasi

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Indonesia

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What the Team is Known For

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advises foreign multinationals and investment firms on a range of corporate and regulatory issues, with specific expertise in telecoms and e-commerce. The firm routinely services Indonesia's financial technology sector, including startups and financiers. The team is well-placed to advise on the establishment of data centres, alongside telecoms infrastructure deals and data protection. The firm's tie-up with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer ensures extensive cross-border coverage.

Work Highlights

  • Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advised a group of shareholders of Inti Bangun Sejahtera on the sale of a 90% stake in the company to iForte Solusi Infotek, a member of Protelindo group, in a sale valued at USD211 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sakurayuki .
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Sakurayuki .
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Sakurayuki often advises clients on transactions involving telecoms infrastructure in Indonesia, as well as fundraising in the e-commerce space.

Sakurayuki is equipped with an outstanding knowledge of the telecommunication industry in Indonesia, including both regulations and common practice.

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Sakurayuki .
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Irfan Ghazali

Sakurayuki .

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Head of Department

Clients

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Global Telecom Capital Partners (GTC)

Indosat

Singtel

Smartfren

Telkom

XL Axiata

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Financial Services

Health and Life Sciences

Property, Construction and Infrastructure

Retail and Consumer

TMT