The Legal 500 has named Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners (“Dentons HPRP”) among the top tier of law firms in Indonesia for Aviation and Real Estate in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017 Editorial. The firm is also acknowledged for its IT & Telecoms work, the newest category in the ranking list.

“We are pleased by this recognition. This great compliment confirms Dentons HPRP’s position as a leading law firm in Indonesia. This recognition also reflects that our biggest asset is our highly talented and energetic team who are committed to providing the best legal services for our clients,” said Managing Partner Constant M. Ponggawa.

Andre Rahadian, the partner who leads the Aviation team added, “Dentons HPRP is one of the few law firms which has expertise in aviation and the related financing matters. We continue to observe the developments in the aviation industry in order to be able to provide innovative approaches. It shows how we are constantly pushing boundaries to bring success to our clients’ business.”

Fabian Pascoal, the partner who leads the Real Property practice also commented on this recognition, “Dentons HPRP has been maintaining our position as a 1st tier law firm in Real Estate for the last 5 years. This commitment to excellence will continue to grow as the practice expands and strengthens nationwide.”

In IT & Telecoms field, the newest category, Dentons HPRP is included among the leading law firms in the 2nd tier group. Dentons HPRP is also ranked by Legal 500 in the field of Banking & Finance, Capital Market, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, and Projects & Energy.

In the individual category, partner Al Hakim Hanafiah is included in the elite “Leading lawyers” list in the practice area of Capital Market and Corporate and M&A. He has kept this position for the last 5 years.

In addition, partners recommended by The Legal 500 are listed below:

• Andre Rahadian (Aviation)
• Chadri Jurnalis (Banking & Finance)
• Al Hakim Hanafiah (Capital Market; Corporate and M&A)
• Erwin Kurnia Winenda (Capital Market)
• Constant M. Ponggawa (Corporate and M&A)
• Giovanni Mofsol Muhammad (Corporate and M&A)
• Linna Simamora (Dispute Resolution)
• Sartono (Dispute Resolution)

Published annually, the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017’s guide to outstanding lawyers in Asia Pacific provides unbiased commentary and insight into the legal marketplaces of 18 Asia Pacific jurisdictions. The Legal 500 researchers carry out extensive research into each jurisdiction, canvassing law firms and contacting clients for feedback on their lawyers.

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