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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : Indonesia

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Corporate & Finance (International Firms) - Indonesia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins features a deep bench of Indonesia-focused experts, especially located in Singapore, handling headline mandates for major international lenders, sponsors and Indonesian corporates. The firm's Indonesia practice is highly esteemed for its proficiency in project finance and development, capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as fundraisings in the technology sector. The firm is particularly known for its work on equity and debt capital markets as well as refinancing mandates, frequently acting on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters for clients in the financial services, private equity, energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Affinity Equity Partners on its acquisition of Yupi Indo Jelly Gum, a manufacturer of gummy candy in the ASEAN region.

Strengths

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  • They have been doing a great job with six-star services in terms of time and quality of deliverables.

    Corporate & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Latham never fails to amaze us that they’re always on top of their game. They can advise on the best approach so that we don't need to compromise too much on our position.

    Corporate & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Latham is very good at helping to navigate, especially when you have difficulty with counterparties.

    Corporate & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Timothy Hia
    Timothy Hia

    Timothy Hia

    Timothy Hia is a lawyer based in Singapore. He is well reputed for his longstanding experience in banking and finance, regularly assisting both lenders and borrowers with major transactions in Indonesia. His expertise includes term loans, project finance and loan restructuring.

    • Timothy has good commercial awareness and knows market practice.

      Corporate & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • James Clayton-Payne
    James Clayton-Payne

    James Clayton-Payne

    James Clayton-Payne is an established corporate and M&A lawyer based in Singapore. He has significant expertise in the Indonesian market, representing private equity investors and Indonesian corporates in transactions in the technology and energy sectors.
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  • Sharon Lau
    Sharon Lau

    Sharon Lau

    Sharon Lau is well regarded for her capital markets practice across South-East Asia, and especially in Indonesia. Based in Singapore, she handles debt and equity issuances in Indonesia, acting for both underwriters and issuers.

    • Sharon is very experienced and pre-eminent in the region. She knows what the norm is in the area, which is important when doing capital market transactions.

      Corporate & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Sidharth Bhasin
    Sidharth Bhasin

    Sidharth Bhasin

    Sidharth Bhasin is experienced in energy, natural resources and technology sector transactions involving major Indonesian corporates. He comes well recommended for his credentials in M&A investments. He is based in Latham & Watkins' Singapore office.

    • I rely on him for any complex cross-border M&A transactions. He is fantastic. He hits all the right spots and has technical ability.

      Corporate & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Sidharth is very user-friendly, commercial and able to give very practical suggestions.

      Corporate & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Stephen P McWilliams
    Stephen P McWilliams

    Stephen P McWilliams

    Stephen McWilliams is well recognised for his project development and financing practice, especially in the renewable energy and petrochemical sectors. He operates from the firm's Singapore and Tokyo offices.

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