Hutabarat Halim & Rekan (HHR Lawyers)

Indonesia

Analysis

Overview

Founded in 1996, national firm Hutabarat Halim & Rekan Lawyers has considerable experience in commercial litigation, IPOs and project finance. The firm primarily services the domestic market, with state-owned enterprises as its biggest client base. The firm has steadily grown to almost 25 lawyers and 15 professional support staff. Senior partners Rosna Chung, Pheo Hutabarat and Asido Panjaitan are key figures.

Client feedback

“Prompt and professional.” – Dispute resolution

“They are responsive and effective at understanding the brief and the focus of the project.” – Privacy and data protection

“They come up with innovative and out-of-the-box ideas.” – Regulatory

“Clear and thorough review of matters, identification of key issues and provision of practical advice on how to deal with issues.” – Regulatory

Rosna Chung

Very experienced and provides sound advice.”

Nini Halim

She is a good manager and understands how to bring the right team members to help in a project.”

Asido Panjaitan

Capable and has many good ideas.”

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented Aroma Abadi in a dispute in relation to a sole distribution arrangement in Indonesian territory, between an Indonesian distributor and a subsidiary company of US-based multinational company Coty.

Key clients

Asia Baharu, Cox Hallett Wilkinson, Granton Marketing, Oscar Omega, Rajah & Tann.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Assisted WS Engineering & Fabrication on the cross-border shares acquisition of a shipping group of companies in Singapore and Indonesia.

Key clients

Artelia Group, ExsaMap Asia, Micromine, TDM.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising a Malaysian-based bank in participating as secured creditors during the insolvency process of a company.

Key clients

Bank Mandiri, Malayan Banking, Raiffeisen Bank International