ABNR Counsellors at Law is adept at providing the full range of expertise to clients tackling insolvency and restructuring issues, with the ability to represent creditors as well as insolvent parties across a variety of industries. The firm holds a strong presence within corporate business as well as with aerospace and aviation companies. Spearheaded by Emir Nurmansyah, and with close support from Theodoor Bakker and Bilal Anwari, the team is skilled in negotiation and advising settlement agreements for foreign and domestic companies, handling some of the largest mandates within the current market. Beyond this, it has an extensive advisory offering to clients during the insolvency period, ensuring the debtor’s compliance with repayment plans and managing the process of asset liquidation.
Restructuring and insolvency in Indonesia
ABNR Counsellors at Law
Praxisleiter:
Emir Nurmansyah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Theodoor Bakker; Bilal Anwari
Referenzen
‘The individuals we dealt with were efficient and knowledgable.’
‘Good full-service Indonesia law firm.’
‘Emir Nurmansyah and his team provide top quality advice and are always pragmatic but never cut corners.’
Kernmandanten
Citicorp Investment Bank (Singapore) Limited
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Airbus SAS and Airbus Atlantic
NEC
Air Lease Corporation
Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Standard Chartered Bank
Kuok Group
Jangho Group
ITOCHU Corp.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)
Highlight-Mandate
- Monitoring Garuda Indonesia’s Compliance with USD 9.8-billion Debt Restructuring Agreement.
- Advised six international aircraft lessors for the submission of their claims against PT Sriwijaya Air, currently in administration.
- Advised Trilinc Global Impact Fund and TA Private Capital Limited on their USD 50 million in claims against PT Limas Tunggal.
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills is well placed to provide a solid restructuring and insolvency offering to clients within the APAC region and worldwide. It routinely oversees the regulatory compliance of debt repayment per international laws, protecting the interests of both creditors and insolvent parties. Debby Sulaiman takes the lead within the team, with reputable experience in handling complex disputes ranging from civil litigations and out-of-court settlements to court-supervised debt restructuring. Tjahjadi Bunjamin heads the financial practice, lending him experience in the transfer and sale of assets and loans. Hanny supports the team in domestic and cross-border restructuring matters for local and multinational companies.
Praxisleiter:
Debby Sulaiman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tjahjadi Bunjamin; Hanny
Kernmandanten
Nordic Aviation Capital
Stellar Aircraft Holding 2 Limited
Greylag Goose Leasing
Zipmex Exchange Indonesia (Zipmex Group)
Credit Star B Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised multiple lessors on the PKPU process of Garuda Indonesia and the proposed repossession and redelivery of aircraft on lease to Garuda.
- Represented PT Zipmex Exchange Indonesia (part of the Zipmex Group) on its successful restructuring under Singapore’s Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (IRDA).
- Represented Credit Star B Limited in the settlement of an IDR304.5 billion bond instrument issued by Investree Singapore.
SSEK Law Firm
SSEK Law Firm is well equipped to handle a range of mandates across the restructuring and insolvency sector, advising clients on debt restructuring processes, handling dispute work and delivering legal support to the insolvent tackling bankruptcy and liquidation processes. With support from the firm’s wider corporate and M&A team, the team is strong in providing local counsel to foreign firms within the Indonesian market, particularly in financial restructuring plans following cross-border acquisitions. The firm acts for clients in the financial services and logistics arenas, as well as working with emerging technologies such as fintech and e-commerce. Dewi Savitri Reni leads the team alongside Ira Eddymurthy and close support is provided by Mahareksha Singh Dillon. The team also possesses expertise in regulatory work, coordinating with financial authorities to ensure multi-jurisdictional legal compliance during the restructuring process.
Praxisleiter:
Dewi Savitri Reni; Ira Eddymurthy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mahareksha Singh Dillon; Michael Carl
Referenzen
‘The team responded to our request promptly and in detail, with solid legal analysis and resources, which made the client comfortable and clear about the general structure. The partners and associates are all hands-on in the project.’
‘Mahareksha Singh Dillon showed great intelligence and diligence during the service.’
Kernmandanten
Rolls-Royce
Reckitt Benckiser
General Electric
McDermott
General Motors
Nissan
Ford
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting a multinational warehousing and logistics company with the restructuring of its Indonesian entity and the possible dissolution and liquidation of its JV company in Indonesia.
- Assisting a European financial services in filing a bankruptcy petition against an individual in a dispute originating from a Personal Guarantee Agreement.
- Acted as liquidator for a global investment company in exiting the Indonesian market and dissolving and liquidating its investment management company here.
Walalangi & Partners in association with Nishimura & Asahi
Walalangi & Partners in association with Nishimura & Asahi coordinates restructuring plans and loan financing for its extensive client base, including Japanese companies across sectors such as logistics, real estate and automotive. The firm is proficient in working across several entities and subsidiaries to organise comprehensive restructuring plans for multinational companies. The team is also sought out for their ‘profound understanding of complex regulations’ and ensures compliance with international laws. Luky I. Walalangi heads the restructuring and insolvency team alongside specialising in M&A, finance and real estate. Miriam Andreta holds experience in the same areas as well as handling sophisticated antitrust mandates. Jeanne Elisabeth Donauw also provides support on corporate restructurings, particularly in the consumer goods and TMT industries.
Praxisleiter:
Luky I. Walalangi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Miriam Andreta; Jeanne Elisabeth Donauw; Raditya Pratamandika Putra
Referenzen
‘I want to recommend Walalangi & Partners for their exceptional expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring law, emphasising their profound understanding of complex regulations and practices. Their team of experienced attorneys offers strategic counsel that balances legal requirements with practical business considerations, ensuring clients achieve optimal outcomes.’
‘Luky I. Walalangi has exceptional expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring law, coupled with a strong commitment to achieving favourable outcomes while strictly adhering to compliance requirements.’
Kernmandanten
Accura Law Firm (Denmark)
AEL Indonesia
Airbus
Aramis Societe d’Avocats
Bank of Ayudhya Thailand
Berlian Sistem Informasi, PT
Buana Gemah Ripah
Casio Co., Ltd.
Daiwa
DeClout
Dharma Tatemono Property, PT
Dharma Tatemono Residences, PT
Dhost Telekomunikasi Nusantara
Diamond Development Indonesia, PT
Digital Payments Holdings, Pe., Ltd.
Electrolux Indonesia, PT
Essex Bio – Technology Limited
GCP Applied Technologies Indonesia, PT
Google Inc.
Google Indonesia
GS Yuasa Corporation
Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.
Haseko Corporation
Hino Motors
Hitachi Transport System, Ltd.
Home Credit Indonesia
Idemitsu Corporation
Idemitsu Kosan, Co., Ltd.
Idemitsu Lube Indonesia, PT
Idemitsu Lube Techno Indonesia, PT
Inabata Indonesia
Indonesia Investment Authority
Indonesian Defence and Security Technologies, PT
Indonesia Steel Tube Works, PT
INPEX
Iron Mountain Inc.
Itochu Corporation
Itochu Indonesia, PT
Itochu Singapore, Pte., Ltd.
Japan Asia Medical Investment Corporation
KDDI Corporation
Kerry Ingredients Indonesia
Krakatau Osaka Steel
Krama Yudha Ratu Motor, PT
Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motor
Kobelco Group
LAPI Laboratories, PT
Limes Renewable Energy S.R.L
Lian Lian Global
LIN
Lotte Co., Ltd.
Marubeni Corporation
MDI Ventures
Mercedez Benz AG
Metal One Corporation
Metra Digital Inovasi (MDI) Venture
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation Life Science Limited
Mitsubishi Corporation LT., Inc.
Mitsubishi Corporation Trading Indonesia, PT
Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Indonesia, PT
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Mitsui & Co Global Logistics, Ltd.
Mitsui Energy Trading Singapore
Mitsui Indonesia, PT
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Mobilitas Digital Indonesia, PT
MUFG Bank
NAP Info Lintas Nusa, PT
Nippon Steel Corporation
Orient Corp.
Osaka Steel Corporation
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.
OY! Indonesia
Penske Truck Leasing
Properti Solusi Manajemen
Realfood Karya Indonesia, PT.
Resona Bank, Japan
Resona Indonesia Finance, PT
Roblox
Saint-Gobain Indonesia subsidiaries
Saison Modern Finance, PT
Sinar Mas Digital Ventures (SMDV)
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Squire Patton Boggs Singapore LLP
Sustainable Battery Holdings, Co., Ltd.
Terraformation Inc.
TIS Inc.
Tokyo Gas Corporation
Tokyo Tatemono
Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Toyota Tsusho Indonesia
TREC, PT
TTLR, PT
United Steel Center Indonesia (USC)
Yamaha Motor, Co., Ltd.
Yamaha Music Indonesia, PT
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as legal counsel to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) and Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited in their EUR 596 million or USD 641 million, subsidiaries of Home Credit B.V.
- Acting as legal counsel to Mitsubishi Corporation Mitsubishi Corporation and its Indonesian subsidiary in its restructuring and swap and assets transfer of their investment participation across two real property projects against a superblock urban development project of more than USD 350 million.
- Acting as legal counsel to Mercedes-Benz AG, the world’s premier luxury car manufacturer, in orchestrating the restructuring of its 2 Indonesian subsidiaries PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia and PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia.
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is led by Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, who possesses a wealth of financial knowledge to advise corporate institutions and businesses facing insolvency and debt restructuring matters. Support is provided through Eri Hertiawan, the co-head of the firm's dispute resolution group, who handles contentious cases of financial difficulty in court with a particular focus on shipping and aviation law. The wealth of expertise, bolstered further by Tracy Tania and her specialities in insolvency and cross-border financing transactions, enables the firm to attend to a range of financial issues across the restructuring process, not limited to the implementation of turnaround strategies, conducting due diligence reports on restructuring plans and submitting standstill proposals on debt repayments.
Praxisleiter:
Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf; Eri Hertiawan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tracy Tania
Kernmandanten
PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Hong Kong Branch)
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
Pathfinder Strategic Credit II LP
PT AEON Mall Indonesia
PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero)
PT Apexindo Pratama Duta Tbk.
PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk
PT Bank HSBC Indonesia
PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk.
PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk.
PT Bank Permata Indonesia
PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk – national airline
PT Matsuzawa Pelita Furniture Indonesia
PT Royal Industries Indonesia
PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur
PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk – textile
PT Sumberdaya Sewatama
Raiffeisen Bank International A.G. (Singapore Branch)
Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners
Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners handles an array of matters within the insolvency and restructuring arena, advising both creditor and debtor during restructuring, bankruptcy or liquidation processes. The firm holds a presence within financial services, the energy market and the aviation industry. Andi Yusuf Kadir runs the department in turn with the dispute resolution team, and his combination of expertise equips him to handle complex and contentious restructuring proceedings that span across multiple jurisdictions and industry sectors including insurance, construction and financial services. Indri Pramitaswari Guritno provides support in advising creditors and insolvent parties on their debt restructuring issues.
Praxisleiter:
Andi Kadir; Indri Pramitaswari Guritno
Makarim & Taira S.
Makarim & Taira S. showcases a strong track record in contentious insolvency matters, leading negotiations for settlements and loan deals as well as handling disputes over delayed payments. The firm is led by Rahayu Ningsih Hoed, whose expertise spans across M&A, arbitration and project financing. Ruby Andreas Sitorus supports the team with his knowledge of arbitration and dispute resolution. The team is skilled in providing local and foreign companies with advisory support through the liquidation process, with an effort to protect shareholder interests. Lia Alizia departed from the firm in October 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Rahayu Ningsih Hoed
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ruby Andreas Sitorus
Kernmandanten
Sumitomo Corporation
FKNK Law Firm
FKNK Law Firm is skilled in handling settlement agreements and repayment delay issues for clients particularly within the corporate finance sector and state-owned enterprises. The firm is sought out for its expertise in the PKPU process, handling formal restructuring processes and the negotiations involved within composition plans. Highly praised practice head, Martin Patrick Nagel, possesses impressive knowledge of commercial disputes, transactions and the debt restructuring process. Noted for his ‘collaborative communication style’, Nagel leads his team in handling cases for creditors or the insolvent as well as keeping stakeholder interests a priority. Alongside him, Ichsan Perwira Kurniagung and Aldi Firmansyah have experience in corporate law, advising clients through complex litigation processes.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Patrick Nagel; Ichsan Perwira Kurniagung
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aldi Firmansyah
Referenzen
‘Their deep understanding of the complex legal and financial landscape, coupled with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach, is exceptional. The team is also able to build strong relationships with creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders.’
‘Martin Patrick Nagel has a deep understanding of insolvency law and its application, and extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency cases either as debtor and creditors’ legal counsel or administrators to PKPU. This provides him with a wealth of experience and perspectives, which help us navigate through complex restructuring cases.’
‘FKNK Law Firm provides practical, measured, and efficient solutions to address corporate financial issues through court restructurings. They involve a broad team, including financial advisors and other competent law firms.’
Kernmandanten
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero), Tbk.
PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari
BNI Asset Management
SC Lowy Financial (HK) Limited
PT Bank Mega, Tbk.
PT Mega Capital Sekuritas
Ancora Group
PT Narendra Interpacific Indonesia
Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman
Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman provides its corporate client base with expert legal counsel in debt restructuring and sales of non-performing loans. The firm takes a holistic approach in providing representation and support throughout all aspects of the restructuring transaction, working with many state-owned enterprises and conglomerates across the manufacturing and financial sectors. Daniel Ginting leads the team with his expertise in structured financing transactions and debt restructuring, whilst Tarsis Halintar handles the court-sanctioned restructuring processes with support from Rivan Supriadi.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Ginting; Tarsis Halintar
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rivan Supriadi
Hutabarat Halim & Rekan
Hutabarat Halim & Rekan routinely handles issues such as the liquidation of subsidiaries of multinational companies and the dispute work involved in the PKPU process of debt postponement. Pheo Hutabarat and Rosna Chung have experience in banking and finance, aiding the firm’s ability to support insolvent parties within the corporate sector. Asido M. Panjaitan is proficient in dealing with complex debt restructuring transactions whilst Yuris A. Hakim leads the charge on commercial dispute practice. Bunga Wijayanti, Fathan Nautika, Luthfi I. Putera and Pardamean Kurniawan are also key contacts.
Praxisleiter:
Pheo Hutabarat; Rosna Chung; Asido M. Panjaitan; Bunga F. Wijayanti; Yuris A. Hakim; Fathan Nautika; Luthfi I. Putera; Pardamean Kurniawan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Leonard H. Muliyadi
KYORA Law Firm
With expertise in commercial disputes and bankruptcy mandates, Triangga Kamal leads the team at KYORA Law Firm with intellectual prowess. The firm has a cross-border presence in the APAC region as it represents both creditors and debtors in insolvency and restructuring programs, as well as handling the litigation process in the suspension of debt repayments and negotiating settlement deals in court. Clients of the firm are spread across the sectors of financial services, construction and real estate.
Praxisleiter:
Triangga Kamal
Referenzen
‘Kyora Law Firm has extensive experience on the PKPU and bankruptcy. The team is adaptable and able to meet client’s expectation.’
‘Triangga Kamal’s deliverables are satisfactory with friendly approach.’
Kernmandanten
PT Waskita Beton Precast, Tbk.
PT Barata Indonesia (Persero)
PT Dok dan Perkapalan Indonesia (Persero)
Envirotainer AB.
Royal Industries
SC Lowy
PT Barata Indonesia (Persero)
PT PP (Peresero) Tbk
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (WSBP) in the Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations & implement the Settlement Agreement.
- Advising PT Wika Realty in the restructuring of the company’s existing IDR300 billion Medium Term Notes issued in 2019.
- Representing PT PP (Persero) Tbk to revoke the Suspension of Debt Payment Obligation (Penundaan Kewajiban Pembayaran Utang/“PKPU”) status at Makassar District Court.
TNB & Partners in association with Norton Rose Fulbright
TNB & Partners in association with Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong affiliation with the aviation sector, as well as chemical, petroleum and agricultural industries, for which they provide legal counsel for bankruptcy issues and restructuring of subsidiaries. Tasdikiah Siregar leads the team with his specialism in restructuring aircraft leases, alongside knowledge in asset finance and loan restructuring. Kresna Panggabean is adept in handling the suspension of debt repayments and mandates that involve commercial dispute resolution.
Praxisleiter:
Tasdikiah Siregar; Kresna Panggabean
Referenzen
‘The insolvency and restructuring team is reliable and knowledgeable. A safe pair of hands.’
Kernmandanten
BBAM Aviation Services Limited
Ollion Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted six entities of the three clients (Merx Aviation, Macquarie AirFinance, Willis Lease Finance Corporation) in the Suspension of Debt Payment Obligation of PT Sriwijaya Air.
- Advised BBAM Aviation Services Limited in the restructuring of the leasing arrangement in relation to three Airbus A320-200 aircraft bearing MSNs 5706, 5657 and 5846 operated by PT Indonesia AirAsia.
- Advised Ollion Group (previously ST Telemedia) about the Indonesian law impacts of the offshore merger of 2nd Watch, Aptitive, Cloud Comrade and CloudCover which included various Indonesian law considerations for such a merger and the relevant closing as well as restructuring requirements in Indonesia.
TnP Law Firm
TnP Law Firm are adept in providing legal counsel to corporate businesses and institutions in need of financial restructuring. The firm is active in asset transfers, settling non-performing loans and restructuring loan facilities. As the founding partner, Rambun Tjajo heads the team alongside Melissa Butarbutar and Ken Prasadtyo, with specialisms in M&A and debt restructuring. Frans Sihasale is also a key contact in the group.
Praxisleiter:
Melissa Butarbutar; Rambun Tjajo; Ken Prasadtyo; Frans Sihasale
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kevin Yehezkiel
Kernmandanten
PT Central Proteina Prima Tbk
PT Energi Mega Persada Tbk
PT Grab Teknologi Indonesia
PT Waskita Karya Realty
PT Waskita Fim Perkasa
PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset
PT Buana Lintas Lautan Tbk
PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
PT Bank Mayora
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing an Indonesian state-owned asset management company in performing a financial restructuring involving a listed company engaged in the consumer goods and agriculture commodities sector.
- Representing PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset in the Completion of Facility financing in order to restore its existing fleet and grow the number amidst the company’s restructuring program for Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia.
- Representing the Indonesian state-owned asset management company in connection with the provision of a loan facility to an Indonesian airline for financing the restoration of its fleet, specifically for the Jakarta-Bali-Jakarta, Jakarta-Medan-Jakarta, and Jakarta-Batam-Jakarta flight routes.