Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

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. Its dispute resolution practice, co-headed by Eri Hertiawan and Chandra Hamzah, is also acclaimed. In 2018, the firm expanded its intellectual property practice through a merger with an IP boutique firm, Dewi Soeharto Law Partnership.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Acting as Indonesian counsel to Masdar, an Abu Dhabi government-backed renewable energy company, in relation to its floating solar power plant project in West Java, which is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Key clients

Asian Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, Penjamin Infrastruktur Indonesia

Capital markets

Work highlights

Assisted Kirana in increasing its capital by issuing 1.1 billion new shares to its shareholders.

Key clients

Saratoga Investama Sedaya, Urban Jakarta Propertindo, Visi Telekomunikasi Infrastruktur

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights

Advised Gojek on the competition laws in relation to its acquisition of four fintech companies in 2018.

Key clients

Indika Energy, Kromman Reumert, Nissan Motor, Wilmar International

Construction

Work highlights

Assisting Satelit Nusantara Tiga in the procurement and financing phase of the $1.5 billion satellite project.

Key clients

Chandra Asri Perkasa, Keppel Land Indonesia, Sugih Lestari

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional on its merger with Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Indonesia.

Key clients

Danareksa Capital, GGV Capital, Metamorfosis Ekosistem Indonesia, SCG Packaging, Wealthtrack Technology

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented Coca Cola Indonesia before the Supreme Court on appeal from the decisions of the Manado District Court and Manado High Court in relation to a contract renewal dispute.

Key clients

Antam, Asian Development Bank, Hero Supermarket, Indonesia Asahan Aluminium, Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Advised TikTok on the royalty applicable for the use of music in digital platforms.

Key clients

Media4U, Nirvana Wastu Pratama

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Represented Asian Development Bank in relation to a civil claim filed by an ex-employee to the Central Jakarta District Court.

Key clients

Inalum, Johnson & Johnson Indonesia, Veritas Storage Indonesia

Restructuring and insolvency

Work highlights

Represented a list of offshore creditors, including Raiffeisen Bank, HSBC and Intesa Sanpaolo, in the secured syndicated facility during the suspension of debt payment proceedings.

Key clients

Sumberdaya Sewatama

Tax

Work highlights

Provided a tax analysis to HB Fuller in relation to a share transfer within its subsidiaries in Indonesia.

Key clients

Celtra, FTI Consulting, TikTok

Technology and telecommunications

Work highlights

Advised Gojek on its AI-development joint venture with Indonesian conglomerate Astra.

Key clients

General Atlantic, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation, TikTok

Client feedback

“They are one of the few truly full service law firms in Indonesia, and are able to provide practical and timely advice on matters.” – Corporate and M&A

“AHP has a very deep and well-rounded understanding about the law in the Indonesian energy sector which help us a lot in term of preparing our bond prospectus, understanding our legal risks and clarifying any legal uncertainty.” – Energy

Bono Daru Adji

“Well understand the legal aspect and transaction, responsive and work effectively.”

Ahmad Fikri Assegaf

“He’s always available and accessible to provide sound legal advice.”

Ibrahim Assegaf

“His practice covers the full finance spectrum from banking and finance to restructuring, and his experience is a real asset in structuring transactions and resolving issues.”

Kanya Satwika

“She’s always able to provide good market knowledge and displays excellent knowledge of the law.”