Offering ‘a deep understanding of the Indonesian legal landscape combined with the quality and rigor expected of an international law firm’, ABNR Counsellors at Law is instructed by lenders, sponsors and developers on complex, marquee financing, construction and acquisition deals, acting on an impressive array of energy and infrastructure assets. Whilst the firm has witnessed an uptick in digital infrastructure projects, transport-related mandates continue to key feature of its varied deal sheet, including large-scale rail, toll road and bridge projects. Emir Nurmansyah leads the group and acts for lenders on greenfield and brownfield financings. Another experienced project finance practitioner, Ayik Candrawulan Gunadi has been recently active in the mining and minerals sector, while Ammalia Putri, Serafina Muryantis, and Maher Sasongko’s practices balance financings and acquisitions.

Frequently sought out by both domestic and foreign sponsors, lenders and investors due to its reputation as a leading player in the Indonesian energy and infrastructure market, Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman handles the spectrum of asset classes, including transport, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, conventional energy, and mining and mineral projects. While the firm excels in energy asset and business acquisitions and disposals, it distinguishes itself through the strength of its project finance practice and maintains deep-rooted relationships with top financial institutions across Asia and beyond. Daniel Ginting heads the team and is recognised for his broad expertise that covers project finance, debt finance, and project development. Co-head Tarsis Halintar is a go-to in the group for PPP counsel and is a trusted adviser to many public bodies, sponsors and foreign lenders. Ferhat Afkar and Nadzar Furqon come recommended for their well-rounded practice. Michael Tardif left the firm in July 2024.

‘A great team of practitioners all with very sharp skills, great reactivity and reliability’, Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills provides comprehensive M&A, finance and development advice to a client portfolio featuring marquee domestic and international energy corporations. The firm has a strong track record in secondary market transactions, recently overseeing investments and disposals in the mining and minerals, transport, maritime and oil and gas sectors. Team head Dhani Maulana Pattinggi is renowned for his M&A work in the energy space, while co-head Matthew Goerke, who is lauded as a ‘tremendous senior international counsel with exceptional knowledge of the mining sector and experience in all type of M&A deal in the sector’, brings further project development capabilities to the fore. Co-head David Dawborn is a proficient cross-border adviser, and Aditya Rachman is a crucial supporting presence across a wide array of practice mandates.

Makarim & Taira S. is praised for its ability to provide a ‘practical, innovative and thought-provoking point of view’ across a multitude of energy and infrastructure transactions. Acting for clients across the whole lifecycle of projects, including disputes, the team has recently been active on large-scale conventional energy developments, particularly oil and gas and coal-fired facilities. Department lead Rahayu Ningsih Hoed has a broad practice and is a trusted adviser to a number of high-profile multinationals. Co-head Hilton King is an M&A specialist, with proficiency across the relevant due diligence and regulatory aspects. Co-head Vincent Ariesta Lie is also noted for his far-reaching capabilities and has astute knowledge of nascent assets, particularly in the digital space. Pudiahwai Willy Wibowo provides further financing support to a variety of transactions.

With marquee development and financing mandates in its impressive work portfolio, Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst continues to be a leading player in the energy and infrastructure market, offering trusted counsel to top multinationals, financial institutions, and government bodies. The firm is particularly active in the power and renewables sectors, notably in the energy transition space, and is distinguished by its expertise in project finance. Frédéric Draps manages a number of the firm’s most consequential client relationships and mandates and is active on major transport developments, waste-to-energy builds, and utility scale solar IPP projects. Ratih Nawangsari also possesses considerable market experience and possesses a practice that spans both M&A and project finance. Dan Trevanion relocated from Sydney in May 2023 and has a strong understanding of renewables and energy transition assets.

Praised by clients as ‘the best upstream oil and gas law firm in Indonesia’, Widyawan & Partners manages financing, construction, development, and secondary market transactions for a variety of oil and gas assets, including geothermal, gas-powered, and LNG facilities, among others. Outside of this, the firm demonstrates activity on toll road interest acquisitions, bids in the tender process for the development of renewables, and an impressive list of mining and minerals work. Department head David Holme has notable experience advising sponsors, lenders and investors across a variety of energy projects. Widyawan has extensive experience in the energy market, particularly the oil and gas sector, and advises on financing, development, and M&A mandates, as well as commercial arrangements. Made Satwika has a strong track record in both greenfield tender process and brownfield investments.

‘One of the leaders in Indonesia due to its very broad corporate law practice and experience in energy and infrastructure transactions’, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners remains a key adviser on some of the country’s most significant infrastructure projects, including utility PPPs, railway and highway developments, and oil and gas plant constructions. Kanya Satwika and Indira Yustikania co-lead the practice, with the former praised as ‘very strong in project finance and a very capable lawyer’ and the latter noted for her banking and finance expertise. Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf commands a strong understanding of project financings and infrastructure financings, regularly acting on both lender and sponsor-side of transactions. Intan Paramita serves as a key advisor to clients active in the oil and gas sector.

Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners continues to be a go-to for public bodies, developers and foreign investors due to its expertise in mining and mineral projects, advising on joint ventures, acquisitions, financings and development matters. Outside of this, the firm also demonstrates activity on digital infrastructure ventures and major road developments, handling the full-suite of client instructions. The ‘outstanding’ group head Norman Bissett is praised for his asset and regulatory understanding and is particularly strong in the oil and gas and mining arenas. Co-lead Indri Pramitaswari Guritno  works closely with domestic and global financial institutions on a wealth of financing agreements, while co-head Nadia Soraya has established strength advising on projects in the power sector.

Demonstrating cross-border capabilities and depth of expertise across M&A, financing and development work, SSEK Law Firm has a broad sector focus, with particular engagement with core assets such as airports, transport networks and medical facilities, oil and gas projects, and digital infrastructure builds. Michael Twomey heads the group and is recognised by clients as a ‘seasoned expert’ in the sector, often acting for global industry giants on greenfield and brownfield transactions. Co-head Fitriana Mahiddin continues to be a highly active dealmaker and specialises in the oil and gas and mining sectors. Fransiscus Rodyanto is another key name for oil and gas and chemicals work, while Jonathan Streifer is a to-go for carbon-credit advice. Aldilla Suwana also comes recommended.

UMBRA – Strategic Legal Solutions is well-positioned to advise on energy transition mandates, handling a range of renewables and digital infrastructure assets. The firm’s bench of advisers are particularly strong in energy and infrastructure financing, handling both project finance, debt finance, and refinancings for a range of financial institutions, state-owned enterprises, and multinationals. The firm also continues to be active in the oil and gas sector. Kirana Sastrawijaya helms the group and is the chief lead across the full range of practice matters. Co-head Liyanto Wijaya is a go-to for project development and commercial agreement counsel, while co-head Putu Raditya Nugraha is recognised for his banking and finance expertise. Pramudya Oktavinanda also comes recommended.

A ‘strong Indonesian firm with good operators and very responsive to client needs’, Azwar Hadisupani Rum & Partners supports projects throughout their entire lifecycle, working across a broad range of asset types, from conventional and renewable energy to digital infrastructure. The team also has deep expertise in PPPs, particularly excelling in transport and civil infrastructure. Team lead Irawady Azwar has a ‘very strong infrastructure and PPP background’ and acts for a varied client roster that includes sponsors, investors, lenders and public bodies. Abdul Haris Rum has recently been active on oil and gas and mining mandates, M. Fadra Heryndra has a far-reaching practice that encompasses M&A, project finance, and PPP work.

The projects team at GHP Law Firm covers a wide array of energy and infrastructure instructions from an extensive client roster that includes multinationals and state-owned enterprises. Among its varied asset engagement, the firm most frequently advises on solar projects, overseeing tender processes, EPC contracts and development issues. One of several team heads, Dirgantara Adi is well-reputed for his ability to oversee a variety of project-related commercial agreements and contracts, while co-head Yohanes Masengi focuses on M&A and joint ventures. Co-heads Nur Eka Pradata and Gista Latersia bring further M&A expertise to the fore and possess a wide asset understanding.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners – Dentons HPRP delivers astute project development advice to a number of sponsors and state-owned enterprises, demonstrating a strong grasp of the regulatory framework governing conventional energy, energy transition, digital, and civil infrastructure projects. The practice is led by Andre Rahadian who leverages considerable market experience to comprehensively advise on project finance, project development, and secondary market transactions. Co-head Winda Tania is well-regarded for her PPP expertise, while Maurice Maulana Situmorang is particularly proficient in the mining and minerals sector. Ken Atyk Nastiti also comes recommended.

A firm that has quickly ‘established itself as one of the go-to teams for energy and infrastructure deals in Indonesia’, PSHP Law adeptly handles an array of energy and infrastructure instructions, including project finance, development and commercial issues, and secondary market transactions. The firm is also distinguished by its oil and gas expertise, acting for a range of pan-Asian and global industry players. Avinash Anil Panjabi is widely lauded as an ‘outstanding expert in the project space’ and is a go-to for oil and gas, power and mining mandates. Mery Enjelica Stephany and Muhammad Aditya Wijaya come recommended for their combined corporate and commercial expertise.

Soemadipradja & Taher is active on critical infrastructure projects in Indonesia, instructed by multinational sponsors and developers on a range of commercial, planning, construction, regulatory and environmental issues. Recent asset engagement includes, but is not limited to, transport networks, ports, power plants, and ecological restoration projects. Ardian Deny Sidharta helms the practice and presides over a range of energy and infrastructure projects, including PPPs. Co-head Denia Isetianti Permata is chiefly recognised for her skill in project development. Co-head Verry Iskandar provides further regulatory and compliance counsel.

TnP Law Firm brings a strong corporate focus to its projects work, often presiding over the acquisition and disposal of energy and infrastructure assets, restructurings, and joint ventures. The firm also has a solid financing offering, active on both greenfield and brownfield transactions. Rambun Tjajo sits as team head and has a varied practice that includes M&A, capital markets, finance, and project development work. Co-head Melissa Butarbutar, a proficient cross-border adviser, is particularly strong in the digital and tech space, while co-head Ken Prasadtyo is a trusted adviser to many banks and financial institutions.