Linklaters in Indonesia

Linklaters has a formal association with Widyawan & Partners (W&P), one of Indonesia's leading full-service law firms, specialising in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate M&A and Projects & Infrastructure.

W&P currently has over 20 qualified lawyers, led by a team of four partners and two foreign legal advisors. The lawyers have a deep understanding of both the Indonesian and international market, having worked with many of Indonesia’s largest corporations and multinational firms on their strategic transactions.

Linklaters has long-standing international experience working on significant, complex, global transactions for multinational clients, combining legal expertise with a collaborative and innovative approach to help them navigate the constantly evolving markets and regulatory environments. The Linklaters and W&P formal association allows us to deliver market-leading international and Indonesian law capabilities and exceptional client service in a streamlined manner. Our combined expertise boasts a strong record of executing transactions in Indonesia, coupled with an excellent working knowledge of the Indonesian legal and regulatory environment.
 

Recent significant transactions of the formal association include advising:

• Inpex Masela on the development and financing of its LNG project in Masela Block, Eastern Indonesia.
• DP World on the development and operation of a US$1.2bn integrated container terminal and industrial logistics park in Gresik, Indonesia, and the related joint venture arrangements with Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and PT Pelabuhan Indonesia Maspion.
• PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Tbk and its subsidiaries on a US$850m equivalent syndicated financing for the purpose of financing the acquisition of shares in PT EPID Menara AssetCo, a major telecommunication tower provider in Indonesia.
• PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero) as borrower on the US$1.5bn syndicated loan.
• the initial purchasers on the offering of 144A/Reg S US$3bn senior notes by PT Freeport Indonesia, a subsidiary of one of the world's leading mining companies. This is the largest US dollar bonds issuance in Indonesia in 2022.
• Inpex Geothermal on its acquisition of a 10% indirect interest in the Muara Laboh Geothermal Power Project in Indonesia.
• Macquarie Asset Management, via Macquarie Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Fund 3, as part of a consortium comprising Provident Capital and PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk., on its acquisition of a minority stake in Bersama Digital Infrastructure Asia Pte. Ltd. for approximately US$610m.
• EdgePoint Infrastructure, a DigitalBridge-backed platform, on its acquisition and takeover of PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (CENT), one of Indonesia’s leading telecommunications infrastructure solution and services providers. 

Our renowned experience is recognised by the market, including Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 guide:

"They possess a deep knowledge of how Indonesian regulation works and the ability to translate that into clear messaging and advice for us.

"Widyawan and Partners possesses relevant expertise, deep industry knowledge and a strong professional network."

Band 1 – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026, Projects & Energy (Widyawan & Partners)

"Widyawan & Partners stands out for its multi jurisdictional strength, broad sector focus and proficiency in an array of banking and financing cases. The team is highly sought after by clients in the mining, insurance and aviation sectors. Supervising the team, Adrian Pranata‘s experience covers anything from revolving term facilities and advising on denominated financing arrangements to constructing debt pushdown structures and assisting with regulatory requirements. Fellow co-chair David Holme is considered a go to contact for several market leading international banks." 

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Tier 1 – Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026: Banking & Finance (Widyawan & Partners)