Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung is the respected Indonesian partner of global dispute resolution giant Herbert Smith Freehills. The firm serves domestic and international clients in complex contentious matters, with a wide scope of services ranging from commercial arbitrations and civil litigation to criminal investigations and private wealth disputes. In particular, peers have highlighted the firm’s strength in insolvency litigation and recent caseload demonstrates its fortitude in white-collar crime matters. This year, the firm ascends into the top tier for labour and employment disputes. The main partners handling disputes are partners Debby Sulaiman and Prawidha Murti.
One notable instruction saw the firm represent Maybank Asset Management in the Indonesian attorney-general’s corruption and money laundering investigation of the mismanagement of investments in state-owned insurer, Jiwasraya.
Recent key clients include Parbulk II, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Chandra Asri Petrochemical, Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration and Agoda.
Client feedback
“They are strong at legal strategy.” – Labour and employment
Tedy Rachmanto
“He has a calm personality that was helpful to guide us.”
