Bahar & Partners is an independent Indonesian law firm with non-exclusive working relationship with a number of international firms. However, we establish close cooperation with international law firms and have worked together in various transactions.

The relationship which we have developed with those firms will enable us to work together in a highly coordinated fashion and deliver an integrated domestic and international legal support to provide our clients with the best and most professional legal advices.

We believe that based on a long-term excellent working relationship with those firms, we will continue to nurture and build our international network.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2008/2009, and 2009/2010 Edition

The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2008/2009, and 2009/2010 Edition mention Bahar & Partners under the following categories:
•  Recommended firm in Banking & finance
•  Recommended firm in Capital Markets
•  Recommended firm in Corporate and M&A
•  Recommended firm in Projects and Energy
•  Recommended firm in Real Estate
•  Recommended firm in Restructuring and Insolvency

Wahyuni Bahar is mentioned as one of the ‘leading individuals’ in the Capital Market Corporate and M&A, Projects and Energy, and Restructuring and Insolvency.

“Relentless in finding ways and means for us to always stay ahead in the industry”, Bahar & Partners wins praise from clients who are satisfied with its work on restructuring and insolvency transactions.

IFLR1000, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Edition

IFLR1000 2008, 2009, and 2010 Edition mention Bahar & Partners under the following categories:
•  Recommended firm in Banking
•  Recommended firm in Capital Markets
•  Recommended firm in Mergers and Acquisitions
•  Recommended firm in Project Finance

About Bahar & Partners, they quote:

The strength of Bahar & Partners lies in capital markets, where it has a proven track record and receives consistent acclaim – even in a sluggish market. Another client singled out Wahyuni Bahar, saying: "His relationship with regulators and knowledge of the regulations was extremely helpful."

Bahar & Partners involved in the leveraged buy-out (approximately US$ 970,000,000) and loan refinancing transaction of PT Adaro Indonesia and PT Indonesia Bulk Terminal, which transaction included the issuance of US$ 400 million Senior Secured Notes. This transaction was awarded by FinanceAsia.com as the "Best Non-Investment Grade Bond Deal of 2005". The International Financial Law Review (IFLR) also awarded this transaction as one of the "Deals of the Year" (2006 version). As to complement further international acknowledgement, this transaction was also awarded by Asian Legal Business as the "SE Asia M&A Deals of the Year 2006"; by the Star Cruises Award as the "SE Asia M&A Deal of the Year" and another award from Merrill Lynch as the "SE Asia Deal of the Year".

Chambers Global, 2008 Edition

Wahyuni Bahar wins praise for being “knowledgeable, responsive and constructive in negotiations – he always tried to create a win-win solution” client trusts his judgment and admired his integrity.




The Pacific Business Press Asian-Counsel – 2009 edition

Bahar & Partners is quoted as Asian-Counsel Firm of the Year 2009 for the category of Private Equity.


The Pacific Business Press Asian-Counsel – 2010 edition

Bahar & Partners is quoted as Asian-Counsel Firm of the Year 2010 for the category of Telecommunications, Media & Technology in Indonesia.


The Asianlaw Profiles – 2010/2011 edition

The Asianlaw Profiles 2010/2011 Edition mentioned Bahar & Partners under the following categories:
•   Recommended firm in Capital Markets
•   Recommended firm in Banking
•   Recommended firm in Mergers and Acquisitions
•   Recommended firm in Project Finance
•   Recommended firm in Energy and Natural Resources