Credentials

• a major Chinese electronics manufacturer in Singapore arbitration concerning distribution agreement disputes
• a global chemicals group in ICC arbitration over an Indonesian JV dispute
• a US aircraft manufacturer in relation to potential claims brought in the US relating to a number of incidents in Indonesia
• a leading insurance company on regulatory proceedings conducted by KPPU, the Indonesian competition authority
• ESPN Star Sports in relation to regulatory investigations by KPPU, the Indonesian competition authority concerning distribution of a sports channel
• a Singapore investor on the allegation of monopolistic practices in the telecommunications industry in Indonesia
• a major international investment bank in an ongoing investigation by the Indonesian Attorney General's Office over issues relating to its involvement in the restructuring of Indonesia's banks following the economic crisis in 1998

Corporate

• Mitsubishi Corporation on all financing aspects of its US$352 million acquisition of a 19.97% indirect stake in major Indonesian oil and gas company, PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk
• a subsidiary of one of Japan's largest insurance companies on an industrial claim concerning a smelting and refinery plant in Indonesia. The scope of instructions has included advising our client, the main insurer on complex coverage, liability and re-insurance issues, and on the coordination of Singapore counsel in preparing witnesses for Singapore proceedings
• Credit Suisse as Global Coordinator, International Selling Agent and Joint Bookrunner in the IPO of PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk
• Credit Lyonnaise Securities Asia as underwriter and arranger of a domestic and international IPO of PT Total Bangun Persada Tbk
• Indonesian company, PT Pakuwon Jati in connection with the issue by Pakuwon Jati Finance B.V. of US$110,000,000 senior notes due in 2011 arranged by UBS
• Indonesian company, PT Cowell Development Tbk on its initial public offering
• Hess Corporation, as a seller, on piped gas supply arrangements from an offshore Indonesia PSC into Singapore via a long term field depletion gas sales agreement and in relation to associated gas sales agreements with Indonesian domestic buyers. This included a consideration of: a Sellers' Appointment Agreement, Indonesian Government Force Majeure, late start/shortfall liability and the position under the JOA with respect to the joint marketing of gas by the upstream producers
• Australian Worldwide Exploration, on a number of joint study and bidding arrangements in relation to the acquisition of Indonesian PSC interests and the interpretation of the relevant bidding regulations, including the so-called "Direct Offer" process. This included a consideration of the rights of Pertamina in relation to the award of previously expired PSCs. A particular challenge in this area is the perceived lack of transparency in the practical implementation of the relevant laws and regulations
• a Singaporean telecommunications provider, on its Singapore to Indonesia telecommunications cable laying project, including the drafting and negotiation of three gas pipeline crossing agreements and advising on supporting insurance arrangements