Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro

Established 1967

ABNR

Graha CIMB Niaga 24th Fl.

Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.58

Jakarta 12190, Indonesia

Tel: +62 21 250 5125

Fax: +62 21 250 5001

Email: info@abnrlaw.com

Website: www.abnrlaw.com

Contact: Emir Nurmansyah, Nafis Adwani & Agus Ahadi Deradjat

Number of partners: 15

Number of lawyers: 103

Languages: Bahasa Indonesia, English, Dutch

Practice Areas: Corporate law; banking & finance; investment law; capital markets; project finance; maritime & shipping; aviation; restructuring & bankruptcy; mining & energy; oil & gas; M&A; tourism; litigation & dispute resolution; telecommunications & IT; real estate; environment; labour law; forestry & plantations; antitrust & international trade

Ali Budiardjo, Nugroho, Reksodiputro (ABNR) was founded in 1967 as a partnership of legal consultants engaging in all aspects of Indonesian business law. At present there are 103 legal practitioners at ABNR, comprising 99 Indonesian lawyers, three Dutch lawyers and one Australian lawyer. The firm is one of the largest independent full-service law firms in Indonesia.

ABNR is principally engaged in the provision of legal services to foreign companies, banks and international institutions operating or setting up business in Indonesia, as well as to Indonesian enterprises contracting with foreign companies and institutions or with other Indonesian companies.

The commitment we make to clients is to provide a broad-based, personalised service from top quality teams of lawyers with international experience that includes ground breaking deals and projects. ABNR’s reputation has been recognised around the world by independent industry surveys and law firm guides. ABNR has a number of partners and foreign counsels who are recognised as leading individuals in their fields. A number of our lawyers actively participate in the reformation of the judicial system, academic and university life, and are the authors of numerous publications, thus contributing to the evolution and dissemination of the law in Indonesia.

The firm maintains an office in Singapore to extend its Indonesian legal services to foreign clients with regional headquarters in Singapore.

Areas of practice:

ABNR specialises in the handling of commercial, corporate and financial legal matters. Such matters include corporate law, banking and finance, investment law, capital markets, project finance, maritime and shipping, aviation law, restructuring and bankruptcy, energy and mining law, oil and gas law, mergers and acquisitions, tourism, structured products and derivatives, arbitration, litigation and ADR, intellectual property rights, telecommunications and IT, real estate, environmental law, labour law, forestry and plantations, antitrust and international trade. The firm has an outstanding reputation in handling complex and multifaceted cross-border transactions.

International affiliations:

ABNR was selected, based on its high level of integrity and professionalism, to be the sole Indonesian member of the world’s largest law firm association, Lex Mundi, and of the prestigious Pacific Rim Advisory Council (PRAC).

Indonesia

Banking & Finance

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro is recognised by peers as one of the market leaders in banking and finance. Emir Nurmansyah and Nurdin Adiwibowo represented the International Finance Corporation in the financing of the $830 million Panca Amara Utama ammonia plant in Sulawesi. The firm also advised Export Development Canada, SunTrust Bank, Export-Import Bank of the United States and Deutsche Bank.

Capital Markets

Clients are satisfied with the service of Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro. Ayik Candrawulan Gunadi represented joint lead managers, Merrill Lynch Singapore, CIMB Investment, Citigroup Global Markets and HSBC, on the issuance of $40 billion of global medium term notes by the Indonesian government. Another highlight of the firm involved advising Adhi Karya on the rights issue of its 1.76 billion shares.

Corporate/M&A

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro is widely recognised for its excellent corporate and commercial law expertise. Luky Walalangi advised Baring Private Equity Asia on a $50 million investment by Baring Private Equity Asia in Nitrasanata Dharma. Oene Marseille and Emir Nurmansyah acted for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in the share acquisition of Oto Multiartha and Summit Oto Finance.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Sahat Siahaan and his disputes practice team at Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro retain their leading position among industry peers, with another strong year advising the business sector and government institutions. Their advice on insolvency, employment and labour-related disputes is sought after.

Energy & Natural Resources

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro is unanimously recognised by peers as a top-tier firm for energy and resources. Emir Nurmansyah and Herry Nuryanto Kurniawan represented JBIC and other lenders in the $4.3 billion financing for Bhimasena Power Indonesia of the construction of a 2x1000 megawatt (MW) Central Java power plants. The team also advised Korea Development Bank on the $544 million financing for Tanjung Power Indonesia of the construction of a 2x100MW coal-fired steam power plant in South Kalimantan.

Projects & Infrastructure

The past year was a busy one for Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro. Emir Nurmansyah and Herry Nuryanto Kurniawan represented a Japanese organisation in the financing of two construction projects. The team is advising International Finance Corporation on the $830 million financing of the first locally sponsored ammonia plant in Indonesia.

Restructuring & Insolvency

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro enjoys a good reputation with clients who seek restructuring and insolvency advice. Luky Walalangi, Herry Kurniawan and Kevin Sidharta represented Marubeni Corporation on a voluntary suspension of payment of an Indonesian coal mining company. Kurniawan and Theodoor Bakker advised Madison Pacific Trust and various bondholders on the suspension of a $375 million payment to an Indonesian listed company.

Shipping, Maritime & Aviation

“Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro is very well known for its excellent work in the shipping sector. It is the oldest and biggest, and is our direct competitor,” says one partner in a rival firm. Sahat Siahaan and his team advise on a wide range of shipping matters including cargo claims, liability issues, ship mortgage, vessel collision and salvage, marine insurance and shipping accidents.