Asialaw Profiles
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Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro has the dominant shipping and maritime law practice in Indonesia and manages a complex portfolio of high end shipping work in the region.The firm represents clients across all areas of the industry, including governments ... [more]

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro has the dominant shipping and maritime law practice in Indonesia and manages a complex portfolio of high end shipping work in the region.

The firm represents clients across all areas of the industry, including governments and government-owned carriers, marine insurers, hull and machinery underwriters, freight forwarders and other shipping agents.

The team advised Lonergan Overseas in a claim related to a wreck removal plan when MV Hyundai 105 collided with VLCC Kaminesan. Other notable work includes advising shipping clients on vessel charters in the District Court of Central Jakarta relating to oil spills and the cleanup of wrecks.

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Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo’s practice works across all areas of shipping and maritime law. The team is led by senior partner Dr M Idwan Ganie, who is an acclaimed expert in this area.The firm’s solid international client base includes corporations such ... [more]

Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo’s practice works across all areas of shipping and maritime law. The team is led by senior partner Dr M Idwan Ganie, who is an acclaimed expert in this area.

The firm’s solid international client base includes corporations such as Orchard Maritime, Pan Maritime and Bulk Trading. Some recent transactions include representing Itochu Corporation regarding oil pollution in Indonesia and assisting Pusan International Law Office on a ship arrest in Batam.

Last year’s highlight was representing the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company NV (EADS) in setting up a limited liability company.

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Mochtar Karuwin Komar’s shipping, maritime and aviation practice retains its status as one of the best in Indonesia after another strong year. Partner and team leader Enny Purnomo Widhya is “definitely one of the best aviation lawyers in Indonesia”, ... [more]

Mochtar Karuwin Komar’s shipping, maritime and aviation practice retains its status as one of the best in Indonesia after another strong year. Partner and team leader Enny Purnomo Widhya is “definitely one of the best aviation lawyers in Indonesia”, says a competitor.

The team represented a syndicate of banks in connection with US$75 million loan facilities made available to an Indonesian joint venture shipping company.

Other notable transactions include advising a bank on the sale and leaseback of four chemical tankers, and representing another bank on a bridging loan, a term loan and performance bond facilities made available to an Indonesian joint venture shipping company.

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Chandra Motik Yusuf & Associates is a dedicated firm specialising in maritime law. Advising both domestic and international clients, the firm has handled a myriad of maritime related cases that have resulted in court proceedings. The firm has extensive ... [more]

Chandra Motik Yusuf & Associates is a dedicated firm specialising in maritime law. Advising both domestic and international clients, the firm has handled a myriad of maritime related cases that have resulted in court proceedings. The firm has extensive experience in handling complex problems in government relations, and legislative and public affairs at the state and federal levels.

The firm’s impressive clientele includes shipping companies, freight forwarders and trading companies, as well as government institutions such as the Indonesian military and navy.

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Despite its status as a relatively new firm, Budidjaja & Associates’ shipping, aviation and maritime team “has very sound lawyers who know how to apply theoretical knowledge in a sensible and very user friendly way”, says one client.The firm assisted ... [more]

Despite its status as a relatively new firm, Budidjaja & Associates’ shipping, aviation and maritime team “has very sound lawyers who know how to apply theoretical knowledge in a sensible and very user friendly way”, says one client.

The firm assisted Empire Tankers, a consortium of four ship owners, to enforce a decision of the High Court of London in connection with legal issues relating to a corporate guarantee for charter hire that was issued by an Indonesian public company to its subsidiary.

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Soemadipradja & Taher’s practice enters the rankings following a strong year led by team leaders Fadjar Kandar and Nira Nazarudin.The team advised AWAS on a debt repayment agreement following an airline operator’s default of lease payments under the ... [more]

Soemadipradja & Taher’s practice enters the rankings following a strong year led by team leaders Fadjar Kandar and Nira Nazarudin.

The team advised AWAS on a debt repayment agreement following an airline operator’s default of lease payments under the relevant lease agreement. In a separate transaction, the team also advised AWAS in the suspension of debt payment proceedings at the relevant Indonesian court.

Yet another transaction involved representing Tanker Pacific Management on the implementation of the sabotage principle following the enactment of the 2008 Shipping Law.

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Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro has experience in the representation of all areas of the shipping and maritime industry. The practice is especially skilled in handling cargo claims, liability issues, vessel mortgaging ... [more]

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro has experience in the representation of all areas of the shipping and maritime industry. The practice is especially skilled in handling cargo claims, liability issues, vessel mortgaging and charter disputes. The team is acting for Lonergan Overseas over claims relating to a wreck removal plan of the MV Hyundai 105 after collision with VLCC Kaminesan in 2004.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

The year 2010 saw this firm’s shipping, maritime & aviation practice’s involvement in a number of high profile matters. The team advised International Finance Corporation on its US$35 million loan facility to PT Trada Maritime, which is the largest floating oil storage operator in Indonesia. Another transaction was defending the state airport’s operator PT Angkasa Pura against charges that it operated a monopoly in its warehousing division to the detriment of international cargo airlines.

Makarim & Taira S

Makarim & Taira S is predominantly known for its expertise in the corporate, commercial and finance sectors, but it has significantly strengthened its reputation in the shipping, maritime and aviation sectors. It represented Dubai Aerospace in a purchase and lease back transaction of eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft for PT Garuda Indonesia. The team also advised RBS Aerospace in the lease of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Garuda.

Oentoeng Suria & Partners

Oentoeng Suria & Partners has extensive experience in advising on shipping law and shipping transactions. The firm is particularly adept at work covering the structuring and financing of shipping joint venture investments. A notable highlight was advising the Bank of International Indonesia and PT Sillo Maritime Perdana in the acquisition of a cargo ship from a German company. Upon acquisition, the firm supported the setting up of a Maersk subsidiary shipping company in Indonesia.

Roosdiono & Partners

The aviation practice at Roosdiono & Partners continues to grow and is recognised as a trusted legal adviser to ECA lenders and other financiers. The firm advised CIT Aerospace on the aircraft financing of Airbus airlines to PT Garuda Indonesia. Other notable work includes advising AirAsia on aircraft financing.

Soewito Suhardiman Eddymurthy Kardono

SSEK predominantly acts as Indonesian counsel to a number of multinational shipping companies operating in Indonesia. The shipping practice takes particular pride in resolving cabotage (sabotage) issues for shipping companies. In a high profile case, the firm advised PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line on the complex debt restructuring of a large shipping company.

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