JAKARTA, Indonesia — HHP Law Firm, a prominent Indonesian firm affiliated with Baker McKenzie, has kicked off 2025 by welcoming back Bima Sarumpaet, an accomplished real estate and mergers and acquisitions attorney. After spending two years as a partner at MacalloHarlin Mendrofa Advocates, Sarumpaet returns to HHP where his legal career began in 2006.
Bima Sarumpaet, who ascended to partner status at HHP in 2017, brings a wealth of experience with a legal portfolio that stretches almost two decades. His specialty areas include handling complex joint ventures, structured foreign direct investments, and various real estate transactions. Sarumpaet has advised an array of clients, ranging from international corporations to domestic businesses, across diverse sectors like logistics, residential properties, data centers, and the hotel industry.
“The timing of Bima’s return could not be more opportune as we observe a surge in investment interest toward Indonesia and Southeast Asia,” remarked Andre Gan, who leads the Asia-Pacific M&A practice at Baker McKenzie. This strategic return is envisioned as a key asset in bolstering the firm’s capabilities amidst growth opportunities and risk diversification initiatives in the region.
The reappointment of Sarumpaet aligns with Baker McKenzie’s strategic goal of strengthening its team in Asia. This goal was also underscored by the recent incorporation of a seasoned M&A team from Morrison Foerster, spearheaded by Shirin Tang and Ang Lip Kian in Baker McKenzie’s Singapore office, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow.
Steven Sieker, Asia Chief Executive at Baker McKenzie, commented on the firm’s growth strategy, stating, “We remain focused on attracting top-tier talent to enhance our service capabilities across Asia. Bima’s expertise will be instrumental as we continue to expand our offerings to address the evolving business and legal needs of our clients.”
This strategic expansion through Sarumpaet’s return and the integration of other specialists in various practice areas highlights Baker McKenzie’s commitment to maintaining and augmenting its influence in key markets. The firm is poised to address the complexities of the regional economic landscapes by leveraging its enhanced legal expertise and broadened scope of operations.
As the firm continues to adapt to the dynamic business environment of Asia, the addition of a distinguished and diverse range of legal experts is expected to significantly contribute to its mission of providing comprehensive and proficient legal solutions across the continent.
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