Legal Awards 2020

8 APAC / Legal Awards 2020 , Linda Widyati & Pusponegoro (LWP) is a boutique law firm dealing with corporate, non-litigation matters that provides advisory and transaction services to multinational, foreign investment and Indonesian group companies, as well as Indonesian state-owned enterprises and the Government of Indonesia. After curating expertise and experience as partners of Indonesian law firms and as partners with Clifford Chance, Linda Widyati and Arisia Pusponegoro joined by Dezi Kirana decided to strike out on their own, establishing LWP as an independent law firm and enjoying the wider opportunities and flexibility being a bespoke company creates. Founded on the principles of integrity, excellence, and responsiveness, LWP is devoted to guiding and servicing clients who face complex and tedious legal and business challenges. Focusing on practice areas in which the partners are able to guarantee extensive expertise and experience, namely corporate M&A, banking and finance, infrastructure and energy and resources, LWP is committed to provide solution oriented legal advice that ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations whilst also being tailored to the client’s specific needs. Quick and efficient access to partners is LWP’s main approach to client service. As part of LWP’s value for excellence, clients are ensured that there will be a significant degree of partner’s involvement in any given task. The Government of Indonesia has placed high priority on economic, legal and social development throughout the years. Improvement on ease of doing business for both Indonesian and foreign investors are even more urgent due to the global pandemic. The government has recently passed the Omnibus Law which is a comprehensive law that amends various laws across sectors. This is an unprecedented legal development. While the aim of this law is intended to strengthen the economy by increasing competitiveness, creating jobs and making it easier to do business in Indonesia, the Omnibus Law has also stirred some controversies between the various stakeholders. The economy of Indonesia has felt the impacts of the global pandemic, and while LWP has been able to adjust and adapt, avoiding any detrimental effects on their own business activity, other businesses have been impacted. LWP is fortunate enough to be able to continue offering their advice and services to their clients as they work to return to the new normal of the post-Covid-19 landscape. Best Boutique M&A Law Firm - Indonesia Focusing on corporateM&A, banking and finance, infrastructure and energy and resources, LindaWidyati & Pusponegoro (LWP) is a boutique lawfirm established by Indonesian law experts, LindaWidyati, Arisia Pusponegoro and Dezi Kirana. LWP is committed to getting to know their clients so as to provide the best, tailored service. As the firm celebrates success at the APAC Legal Awards 2020, we found out more about the award-winning legal firm. Aug20493 Contact: Linda Widyati Company: Linda Widyati & Pusponegoro Web Address: www.lwp.co.id LWP is now looking ahead and is excited to be working on some M&A transactions in the financial and mining sector, as well as being involved in several projects of the Government of Indonesia. The projects cover the improvement and standardization of legal documents for various infrastructure PPP projects such as water, waste, urban transport, housing, health and gas distribution. Apart from the financial reward, the ability to contribute to the legal development in Indonesia is extremely rewarding. Also, meeting good, interesting people from various parts of the world, whether as clients, counterparts or colleagues, that often lead to friendship, is another aspect LWP’s partners find the most rewarding. As LWP continues to invest its vital resources in contributing to the growth and development of their clients and the country, there is no doubt the future is bright for this boutique law firm.