LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Goerke

Asia-Pacific 2026

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy: Foreign Legal Consultants

Indonesia

10 years ranked

About

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

Practice Areas

Matthew is a senior international counsel in our projects, energy and infrastructure practice in Indonesia. He has worked primarily on various public and private mergers and acquisitions and project developments in the energy and resources, power and infrastructure sectors and has provided general Indonesian corporate and foreign investment regulatory advice.

Career

Matthew is a Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partner who has been on secondment to Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung for 13 years.

Publications

Matthew has co-authored the following recent publications:

• Mining Regulatory Reform under the Prabowo Government (May 2025)

• Indonesia's Green Hydrogen Roadmap: A Collaborative Effort for Sustainable Energy (April 2025)

• New Regulation Continues Support for Development of Indonesian CCS Industry (March 2025)

• Shipping Law Amendment: Strengthening Indonesia’s Domestic Shipping Industry (March 2025)

• Chambers Global Practice Guide to Renewable Energy Law and Practice 2024: Indonesia (October 2024)

• Developments in Indonesia’s Rooftop Solar Power Regulatory Regime (March 2024)

• New Regulatory Framework for Carbon Capture and Storage (February 2024)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Energy: Foreign Legal Consultants - Indonesia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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: Foreign Legal ConsultantsChambers Asia & 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: Foreign Legal ConsultantsChambers Asia & Pacific