Corporate/M&A | Asia-Pacific

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has a market-leading corporate law practice in Jakarta, active on some of the largest and most complex M&A transactions in the region. The corporate team advises major Indonesian clients and prominent international companies on joint ventures, foreign direct investment and private equity. The department handles deals across a range of sectors, including TMT, pharmaceutical and natural resources. The team's clients include Indika Energy, Kalbe Farma and Astra International.

Ginting & Reksodiputro has a distinguished corporate law offering in Indonesia, routinely assisting blue-chip multinationals with big-ticket M&A. The team is well placed to advise clients on high-value acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, venture capital deals and corporate restructuring. The group is particularly active on deals in the technology sector, as well as infrastructure, manufacturing and insurance. International Container Terminal Services, General Atlantic and XL Axiata are notable clients of Ginting & Reksodiputro. Clients further benefit from the firm's association with global giant A&O Shearman. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners offers expertise across the full range of corporate law matters in Indonesia, advising clients from a number of industries including infrastructure, technology, insurance, healthcare and finance. The firm acts for leading multinational and Indonesian corporates on big-ticket M&A and joint venture transactions, and is a solid choice for advice on the Indonesian part of global mergers. Clients include Indonesia Investment Authority, Cigna and TESS Engineering.

ABNR Counsellors at Law maintains an impressive reputation in Indonesia for corporate law work, representing a wide range of domestic and international clients. The group's expertise spans FDI, M&A and joint ventures, often handling deals in the natural resources, manufacturing and retail sectors. The team is also active on inbound private equity investments. Clients represented include SAI Global Assurance, Sinarmas and Sarinah.

SSEK Law Firm offers a well-established team of lawyers in Jakarta, widely acknowledged for its work on commercial matters such as joint ventures, divestments and purchase agreements. The team also acts on private equity transactions in Indonesia. The firm is particularly active for foreign investors into Indonesia, including in the technology, manufacturing and telecoms sectors. Clients include Indosat and General Electric.

Widyawan & Partners has a respected legal team in Jakarta praised for its handling of acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments, particularly in the infrastructure and TMT sectors. The firm is also active on corporate transactions in the finance and insurance sectors. The group leverages expertise from its association with Linklaters to provide a comprehensive service to large multinationals. Altaris Capital Partners, Chubb and Unilever feature among the team's clientele.

Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto has a respected team of lawyers in Jakarta, well placed to advise clients on a wide range of transactional matters, including acquisitions and disposals. The lawyers are acknowledged for assisting in transactions with multinational corporations, as well as domestic clients. The group is valued for its depth of knowledge in the telecoms and natural resources sectors. Clients of the firm include Sarawak Energy, Kayan Hydropower Nusantara and Huayou International Mining.

Makarim & Taira S is known to act for a wealth of domestic and international clients on a variety of corporate matters, particularly on local M&A work. The firm has notable expertise in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, banking, power, TMT and insurance. The team is well placed to advise on the Indonesian aspects of global transactions. International Flavors and Fragrances, Razer Merchant Services and M Cash Integrasi feature among the firm's clientele.

Makes & Partners' lawyers regularly act for leading domestic companies on M&A, as well as advising foreign corporate and private equity investors into Indonesia. The firm is well placed to act on corporate matters requiring capital markets knowledge. The team often handles deals in the TMT, real estate and healthcare sectors. KKR, Bundamedik and First Media are clients represented by the team.

UMBRA has a significant presence in Indonesia's corporate legal market, with particular expertise in energy-related M&A. The firm especially acts for leading Indonesian corporates and SOEs on key acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The team also has extensive know-how regarding transactions in the telecoms and fintech spaces. Clients include Pembangkitan Jawa Bali, Pelabuhan Indonesia and Kereta Api Indonesia.

Walalangi & Partners' team of lawyers is particularly well placed to serve Japanese clients on M&A and joint venture deals in Indonesia through its association with Nishimura & Asahi, while also acting for other regional clients. The team handles acquisitions and corporate restructurings in sectors including finance, TMT and real estate. Mitsubishi, Dhost Telekomunikasi Nusantara and MUFG Bank are among the firm's clientele.

Adrem Law Firm provides deep legal expertise in venture capital and M&A in Indonesia. The team is well placed to handle technology matters, including cryptocurrency-related deals, as well as assisting companies with Shari'a-compliant fundraising. Adrem Law Firm regularly acts for funds and startups. The firm's clients include AC Ventures, Idea Solusi Indonesia and SerMorpheus.

Dentons HPRP's legal team in Jakarta caters to a sizeable roster of leading domestic and regional clients from a range of sectors, such as infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and transportation. The practice encompasses a broad selection of matters including acquisitions, divestments and regulatory issues. The firm offers cross-border services through its international network. IMC Industrial, ATS Automation Tooling Systems and Yahoo! Singapore Digital Marketing are among its clients.

GHP Law Firm is an emerging name in Indonesia's legal market, with offices in Jakarta and Bali, as well as a base in Singapore. The team is particularly well regarded for its work in the startups and emerging companies space, including venture capital work. The firm also houses capabilities in relation to M&A.

Hogan Lovells DNFP has an established corporate legal practice in Indonesia, offering expertise in M&A transactions. The team is well equipped to handle cross-border mandates, including in the energy, automotive, technology and natural resources sectors. Some of its key clients include Evans Indonesia and Giift Management Asia.

Bagus Enrico & Partners has a busy corporate law practice in Indonesia, advising clients on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring, as well as venture capital transactions. The team assists clients from a range of sectors, including TMT and real estate. BRI Ventures, Mineski and Thai Union feature among the firm's clientele.

The corporate legal team at IABF Law Firm regularly advises on a range of M&A and corporate restructuring work in Indonesia. The firm handles transactions across a range of industries including real estate, TMT and energy. The firm's clientele includes state-owned entities.

TNB & Partners has an active corporate law team in Indonesia, adept at handling M&A, joint venture and venture capital deals for a range of clients. The team is noted for handling cross-border transactions and local corporate matters, leveraging its association with the Norton Rose Fulbright network. Clients include Sandvik Financial Services, Accenture Australia and Paragon Technology Innovation.