IHC Commended External Counsel Indonesia, 2024

BE Partners bagus@bepartners.co.id Bagus, Managing Partner at Bagus Enrico & Partners, has over 25 years of legal advisory experience in cross-border transactions, corporate and M&A, real estate, banking, insurance, and finance. His career includes roles at Bank Central Asia, Bank Mizuho Indonesia, Bank Barclays Indonesia, and Bank DBS Indonesia. He has received numerous awards, including Leading Lawyer by AsiaLaw, Indonesia’s Top 100 Lawyers by Asia Journal Business Law, the Highly Regarded Lawyer by IFLR1000, the Leading Litigation Lawyer by Hukum Online, and Best Lawyer by Obsession Magazine. Bagus holds a law degree from Gadjah Mada University and an LLM from the University of Manchester, supported by a British Chevening Scholarship.

I am deeply grateful for the recognition from our clients, colleagues, and the in-house community. This award is a testament to the collective efforts of the incredible team at Bagus Enrico & Partners. Together, we will continue to strive for excellence and provide top-tier services to our valued clients.

Makarim & Taira S. Rahayu.Hoed@makarim.com Rahayu Ningsih Hoed, known as Yayuk, is a Senior Partner at Makarim & Taira S., one of Indonesia’s leading law firms. With nearly four decades of experience, she specializes in corporate and commercial law, foreign investments, infrastructure, project financing, employment law, real estate, energy, and litigation. Yayuk is known for providing clear, practical legal solutions while effectively managing risks. Her background as a journalist and paralegal enhances her critical thinking and analytical abilities. She is a trusted advisor to local and international clients, including major corporations such as Sumitomo, Marubeni, Halliburton, and Samsung.

I am grateful for the recognition from our clients, colleagues, and the In-House Community. This award is a reflection of the dedication and teamwork at Makarim & Taira S., and I look forward to further strengthening our commitment to excellence and delivering outstanding results for our clients.

SSEK dennyrahmansyah@ssek.com Denny Rahmansyah is the supervising partner of SSEK’s construction and real estate practice and is recognized as one of Indonesia’s leading lawyers for real estate and property. He is an extensively experienced lawyer who joined SSEK in 2001 and regularly assists clients on hospitality (including hotels and villas), office and industrial property developments.

Denny’s practice also includes cross-border M&A and debt restructurings/insolvencies, corporate and commercial matters, foreign investment, TMT (including fintech/ecommerce and data protection/privacy), and power and infrastructure projects.

I am deeply honored to be recognized as an In-House Community External Counsel of the Year. This acknowledgment underscores the relationship between in-house and external counsel, where mutual trust and shared goals drive success. Your support and confidence in my work have been invaluable, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to your achievements. This recognition is also a testament to the trust from clients and the dedication and expertise of my colleagues at SSEK. Together, we work to deliver the highest standard of legal service. Thank you for your partnership and for making this recognition possible.

ABNR