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ABNR Counsellors at Law Offices
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Indonesia
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Ms Chandrawati Dewi
Position
Partner
Career
Dewi, who was made partner on 1 January 2009, focuses her practice on mergers & acquisitions (M&A), foreign direct investment (FDI), competition/antitrust, and capital markets.
In M&A and FDI, she advises high-end domestic and international clients operating in various sectors including agriculture & plantations, trading, multi-level-marketing, automotive and groundside aviation. She has particular experience working with clients from South Korea, China, US and EU. Last year, she was joint head of the ABNR team that handled Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia assets, the largest deal ever of its kind in the region. In addition, she jointly led the team that worked on the Indonesian aspects of Global Infrastructure Partners’ USD 5 billion acquisition of Equis Energy, the largest renewable energy deal ever.
She is also head of ABNR’s competition/antitrust practice, where she focuses on cartel, dominant-position, and merger-control matters for multinational clients and international and regional law firms, including advising on deal structuring to avoid triggering mandatory post-notification. With the Indonesian Competition Authority (KPPU) now actively monitoring the impacts of overseas MCA transactions on the Indonesian market, she is increasingly called on to advise on foreign-to-foreign deals. In addition, she has provided compliance training to a number of major multinational companies. She recently advised on the competition aspects of South Korea-based LG International’s acquisition of two Indonesian palm oil companies.
In capital markets, she specializes in offshore debt and equity offerings by Indonesian companies and multinational corporations with operations in Indonesia. She led the ABNR team that handled Indonesian state-owned energy company PT Pertamina (Persero)’s issuance of USD 750 million of 6.5% Senior Notes due 2048 that were listed on the Singapore Exchange in November 2018. She is currently advising an Indonesian state-sponsored infrastructure finance company and a number of Indonesian banks on capital-markets transactions involving bond and right issues, and private placements.
Dewi is recommended for corporate and M&A, capital markets, and antitrust and competition by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019, and is recognized by Vantage Asia / Asia Business Law Journal as one of Indonesia’s top-100 lawyers.
Languages
Indonesian and English.
Memberships
Indonesian Bar Association; PERADI (Indonesian Advocates Association); AKHI (Association of Indonesian Legal Consultants).
Education
LLB, Parahyangan Catholic University.
Lawyer Rankings
Indonesia > Capital markets
ABNR Counsellors at Law maintains a strong position in the Indonesian capital markets market, offering a wealth of experience in sukuk issuances, initial public offerings and Islamic finance transactions. Chandrawati Dewi leads a team which is well versed in mandates involving the finance, manufacturing, real estate and technology sectors. Dewi is well equipped to conduct prospectus reviews for IPOs, due diligence and bond transaction agreements. Emir Nurmansyah is noted for his capabilities in bond issuances, debt to equity conversions and issued shares subscriptions. Nurdin Adiwibowo and Ammalia Putri bring additional strength to the practice.
Indonesia > Antitrust and competition
(Leading partners)ABNR Counsellors at Law is a reference in the antitrust and competition law market and is prepared to handle a number of matters ranging from investigations into market dominance to competitor discrimination disputes. The team, under the supervision of Gustaaf Reerink and Chandrawati Dewi, is active in the technology, F&B, private equity and pharmaceutical sectors. Reerink, a foreign consultant, is well versed in providing resale price maintenance advice and handling merger notification filings. Dewi regularly liaises with the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU), conducting competition assessments and assisting with merger-control matters. Bilal Anwari is a name to note for his skill in completing post-closure notifications.
Indonesia > Corporate and M&A
ABNR Counsellors at Law is a one-stop shop for all corporate and M&A needs, demonstrating experience ranging from pre acquisition fundraising and due diligence to banking mergers and share acquisitions. The practice group is steered by Agus Ahadi Deradjat, who primarily assists finance, manufacturing and FMCG clients with deal negotiations, subsidiary incorporations and divestments. Emir Nurmansyah is adept at representing both publically listed domestic corporations and international commercial entities across a wide array of matters. Chandrawati Dewi is geared to support mandatory tender offers, licensing analysis and the review of sales and purchase agreements.
Indonesia > TMT including Fintech
ABNR Counsellors at Law offers a broad variety of TMT-related services, ranging from regulatory due diligence and compliance to telecommunication infrastructure matters and privacy mandates. Agus Ahadi Deradjat sits at the helm of a practice which advises US-headquartered media organisations, domestic telecoms corporations and market-leading technology companies. Deradjat is well versed in artificial intelligence matters and is supported by Emir Nurmansyah, who leverages a wealth of regulatory expertise. Chandrawati Dewi is a go-to contact for clients looking to acquire fibre optic telecommunications equipment and Ammalia Putra brings considerable banking expertise to the bench. Monic Devina is a key part of the practice.
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Lawyer Rankings
- Antitrust and competition Indonesia
- Leading partners Indonesia > Antitrust and competition
- TMT including Fintech Indonesia
- Capital markets Indonesia
- Corporate and M&A Indonesia
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Antitrust and competition
- Aviation
- Banking and finance
- Labour and employment
- Projects and energy
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Shipping
- TMT including Fintech