Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

Indonesia

Analysis

Overview

Aided by Rajah & Tann’s regional network, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is a leading force in transactional work, including banking and finance, capital markets, and corporate and M&A work. Since the firm’s inception in 2001, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has continued to expand and deliver top-tier law services to international and local clients and takes pride in its team’s knowledge and expertise across various practice areas and industry sectors. With a team of 32 partners, the firm has firmly established itself as both a local and regional force, capable of offering cross-border solutions to its clients. Its dispute resolution practice, co-headed by Eri Hertiawan and Chandra Hamzah, is especially acclaimed. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf and Ahmad Fikri Assegaf are key contacts.

Client feedback

“AHP provides a workable solution and assists the company in mitigating business risk.” – Competition/antitrust

“Responsive, understands extremely technical issues and has great depth of knowledge.” – Competition/antitrust

“Dependable, strategic, disciplined and dedicated. Assegaf Hamzah and Partners does well as a team.” – Dispute resolution

“Provides professional and excellent service.” – Dispute resolution

“They have been very responsive and on top of the facts of the case. They have been a pleasure to work with.” – Dispute resolution

“Commercial, responsive, always to the point.” – Insurance

“They are extremely knowledgeable about the Indonesian market and provide timely explanations for things required for success within the region.” – Intellectual property

“Responsive, flexible, knowledgeable.” – Labour and employment

Simon Barrie Adiwidagdo

“Very responsive, hardworking, commercially astute. Impressive advocacy.”

Aulia Alkausar

“He has great expertise and a good analytical approach to problems.”

Asep Ridwan

“Diligent, persistent, cooperative and resourceful.”

“Communicates well.”

Farid Nasution

“Extremely knowledgeable and responsive.”

Muhamad Kamal Fikri

“Responsive, rational, innovative, communicates well and is a good listener.”

Nalendra Wibowo

“Nalendra is extremely helpful and willing to provide quotes and work promptly.”

Tax

Work highlights

Advised the representative office of a major Japanese corporation on potential tax violations identified by the Indonesian Tax Office.

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Assisted a prestigious education, research and innovation company in updating its company regulations with recent amendments to the labour law.

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Representing Digital Rantai Maya and Digital Rumah Publishindo on a copyright dispute with the ex-spouse of a recording artist.

Key clients

China Nuclear Power Engineering, Kuda Pacu Indonesia, RWTH Aachen University

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Advised Yayasan Pendidikan Sorowako in an arbitration against WanaArtha Life regarding non-payment of a group insurance policy funded by Vale Indonesia.

Restructuring and insolvency

Work highlights

Advised Waskita Karya on the proposed restructuring of its financial debts and obligations.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised GoTo Gojek Tokopedia on its strategic partnership with global entertainment leader TikTok.

Key clients

Astra International, Indonesia Investment Authority, KPJ Healthcare, Marubeni Growth Capital Asia

Capital markets

Work highlights

Advised Amman Mineral Internasional on its IPO.

Key clients

Barito Renewables Energy, Mandiri Herindo Adiperkasa, Mastersystem Infotama, Merdeka Battery Materials

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights

Advised Salic International Investment Company on the notification process for the share acquisition of Olam Agri Holdings.

Key clients

Aramco Valvoline Global Holding, GoTo Group, IMEA Fitzroy Pty, Sentana Adidaya Pratama

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised Sarana Multi Infrastruktur on obtaining its inaugural sustainability-linked syndicated term loan facility.

Key clients

Bangkok Bank Public Company, Bank Mandiri, OCBC

Energy

Work highlights

Advised Karian Water Services on the financing of the Karian Serpong regional water supply public-private partnership project.

Key clients

Barito Wind Energy, Chandra Asri Alkali, Chandra Asri Petrochemical, North Sumatera Hydro Energy

Technology and telecommunications

Work highlights

Advised a worldwide telecommunications company on the Indonesian legal aspects of an international submarine cable project.