Makarim & Taira S

Makarim & Taira S has built a reputation for itself in banking and finance, competition/antitrust, construction, corporate and M&A and labour and employment matters. Kurniawan Tanzil, Lia Alizia and Rahayu Ningsih (Yayuk) Hoed are key contacts.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising Freeport Indonesia on the refinancing of its $3.5billion revolving credit facility.

Key clients

BNP Paribas, Bank of America, China Development Bank, Bangkok Bank

Capital markets

Work highlights

Represented a conglomerate in issuing secured senior notes.

Key clients

Bank Mandiri, Dominus Asset Management, DZ Bank

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights

Advised various clients on merger control filings.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised WeLab Quest, a peer-to-peer (P2P) company in Hong Kong, in relation to the joint venture transaction with Sedaya Multi Investama (part of Astra Group) for its P2P lending activities.

Key clients

Hyundai Machinery Indonesia, HBO, Lotte Chemical, Mapletree Investments

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing Geo Dipa Energi, the only geothermal state-owned enterprise, in a civil lawsuit filed by its business partner for allegedly conducting business without a proper permit.

Key clients

Axis Bank, Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions, Sari Melati Kencana, Shangri-La

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Advised a fitness company on IP infringement issues.

Labour and employment  

Work highlights

Advised Oceaneering International, subsea engineering and applied technology company based in Houston, on a manpower dispute that lasted for seven years.

Key clients

Asian Paints, Cushman & Wakefield, Hilton Hotels, Médecins Sans Frontières, New Balance

Restructuring and insolvency

Work highlights

Represented a livestock breeding company in filing a petition for a postponement of debt settlement obligation against its debtor.

Key clients

Blueback Global, Media Development Investment Fund, Kerry Group

Client feedback

“Makarim is a good firm - they provide timely and practical advice.” – Corporate and M&A

“The advisory opinion has covered all the questions. The work was done in a timely manner. They are very professional.” – Regulatory

“The attorneys at the firm are responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. We have been very pleased with their assistance.” – Corporate and M&A