Widyawan & Partners has outstanding expertise in energy and natural resources, particularly in oil & gas, and our lawyers have worked on many of the largest and most significant projects in Indonesia.
We represent major international and domestic energy and natural resource companies, investors, international and domestic lenders, underwriters, traders and government in the establishment, financing and operation of new projects and the sale of production, acquisition and divestment of resource assets and properties, including through the capital markets.
Oil & gas
Widyawan & Partners has been involved in many major international and domestic oil and gas and geothermal projects, upstream and downstream. Clients include oil and gas producers, pipeline and distribution companies, lenders, underwriters, investors, oil refineries, downstream production facilities and the Indonesian Government. For example, Widyawan & Partners advised a joint venture company on the first gas transmission project in Indonesia to involve private sector investors.
We have experience in negotiation and drafting of concessions (production sharing contracts), enhanced oil recovery contracts, geothermal joint operation contracts, LNG and other energy sales contracts, joint operating/joint venture agreements, farm-in agreements, transportation agreements and project finance. Our lawyers also advise on day-to-day issues, including oil and gas regulations, regulatory compliance and environmental laws.
Energy
The energy practice advises on utility and power industries, including the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, independent power projects, the development of wind, water and geothermal power and other renewable energy sources, and the establishment of companies trading electricity and natural gas. We also provide advice and give assistance to financial institutions funding to these projects.
As well, Widyawan & Partners provides assistance on specific projects such as public offerings, project finance transactions, regulatory compliance and filings, preparation of contracts, sales and purchase agreements, and due diligence.
General mining
Indonesia is one of the world's leading producers of coal, copper, gold, silver, nickel, nickel laterites and internationally traded minerals, and Widyawan & Partners has worked on some of the country's largest mining projects. We provide legal advice to domestic and international mining companies on minerals concessions, the establishment of mining companies, land and environmental issues and financing. We have experience in minerals exploration, development and production in Indonesia, and also advise clients in relation to smelting, manufacturing, sales and distribution. Our work includes advising on specific projects relating to mining companies, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, privatisation, financing and compliance.
Agriculture & plantations
Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in the Indonesian economy and, as such, if offers many business opportunities. Widyawan & Partners provides legal advice on negotiation and documentation of investments in agriculture, including plantations and supporting businesses.
We also give advice on and assistance in the establishment and acquisition of companies engaging in agriculture, including development of the infrastructure to support their enterprises: for example, processing mills, bulking facilities, land transportation businesses and seaports.
Water
Widyawan & Partners is one of the few law firms in Indonesia to advise domestic and international clients, including governments, on water infrastructure projects. Our work includes advising on concessions, financing, environmental issues and regulatory compliance.