Projects & Energy | Asia-Pacific

Ginting & Reksodiputro has a well-reputed team of lawyers in Indonesia and offers a standout cross-border service through its A&O Shearman association. The firm is particularly recognised for its leading project finance practice, acting for banks, export credit agencies and sponsors on big-ticket power deals, as well as renewable energy and mining projects. The team is well versed in relation to PPP infrastructure projects and often handles matters for significant international entities, as well as leading Indonesian banks and project developers. Empat Mitra Indika Tenaga Surya, Engie Developments and International Container Terminal Services are notable clients. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners possesses a pre-eminent team of lawyers in Indonesia, advising on both project finance and development, including renewable energy mandates, such as solar energy. The firm maintains its expertise in power, oil and gas, transport infrastructure and mining matters, leveraging the Baker McKenzie network to assist with international mandates. The team also handles acquisitions and divestments in this space, acting for both Indonesian and international clients.

Widyawan & Partners maintains a top position in Indonesia's legal market for advising both local and international clients on projects and energy work, with support from its associated firm Linklaters. The firm is consistently praised for its oil and gas and LNG expertise, while also advising sponsors and lenders on conventional and renewable energy, as well as transport infrastructure projects. The team regularly handles development, finance and transactions, as well as bidding processes. Widyawan & Partners is especially active for Indonesian power and mining companies, as well as international investors, with examples such as Inpex Masela, Pamapersada Nusantara and RATCH.

ABNR Counsellors at Law represents international and domestic financial institutions in the financing of Indonesian power and natural resources projects, including oil and gas, mining and renewable energy. The team also handles project development, including in relation to EPC contracts, and offers additional expertise in relation to the procurement of projects structured via PPP. Clients represented include Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend, ANZ and BNP Paribas.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is noted for advising some of the region's largest energy and resources companies, as well as government entities and export credit agencies, on legal matters in Indonesia. The team is proficient in handling project-related transactions, financings and development in the oil and gas, renewable energy and petrochemical spaces, as well as mining, road and rail infrastructure developments. The firm is frequently involved in cross-border matters for both lenders and project companies. Clients include Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia and Karian Water Services.

Makarim & Taira S is especially noted for its legal expertise in Indonesian power projects, while also handling infrastructure and mining transactions and related contractual negotiations. The firm is active on conventional and renewable energy power developments, as well as advising on land law, construction-related matters and project financing. Makarim & Taira S is active for both Indonesian and foreign clients. Freeport Indonesia and Xiamen ITG Group Corp are clients represented by the team.

SSEK Law Firm is a well-established law firm in Indonesia, with expertise across the mining, power, oil and gas, and renewables sectors. The firm handles a range of inbound investment mandates for foreign multinationals and state-owned enterprises, as well as project development. SSEK Law Firm is able to draw on wider expertise in areas such as land acquisition and M&A. Clients represented include Jakarta Lingko Indonesia, Sele Raya and Pelabuhan Penajam Banua.

UMBRA is an up-and-coming law firm in Jakarta handling a broad range of projects and energy issues. The team's expertise spans power, renewables, coal and transport infrastructure, including project financing, acquisitions and development. The firm acts for several leading Indonesian companies in this space, including SOEs, as well as foreign entities. Clients include Kereta Api Indonesia, Sarana Multi Infrastruktur and Indonesia Power.

Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto demonstrates an active legal practice for projects and energy work in Indonesia. It often handles transactions relating to power projects which includes renewable energy. The team also helps clients with regulatory work in the oil and gas sector, acting for both Indonesian and international clients.

Azwar Hadisupani Rum & Partners has significant experience within the projects, infrastructure and energy legal space in Indonesia, housing a team of specialists in this area. The firm is well placed to advise on project documents relating to infrastructure and waste processing facilities, and has expertise relating to toll road implementation. The team acts for Indonesian and international clients. Clients include Shanghai SUS Environment, Indonesia Toll Road Association and ACSET Indonusa.

Christian Teo & Partners is noted in the market for its established mining law practice in Indonesia. The team assists with investments and financings in this space. The firm frequently handles matters relating to nickel and gold mining operations. Clients of the group include Far East Gold and Altilium.

GHP Law Firm is an emerging name in Indonesia's legal market, and has lawyers with considerable expertise relating to projects and energy. The team often acts for leading Indonesian power entities on corporate and project related matters, as well as advising foreign companies. The team has expertise in areas such as oil and gas, mining and renewable energy. Clients include Tenma, Itochu and Indonesia Infrastructure Finance.

Latief & Co is noted for its specialised practice in the oil and gas sector in Indonesia, regularly acting for clients on the financing and development of projects. The team also assists clients with M&A activities relating to oil and gas assets, and has strong expertise in LNG. The firm's clientele includes Chevron and Inpex Masela.