Rahayu Ningsih Hoed has been named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year by ALB

Makarim & Taira S., one of Indonesia’s premier law firms, proudly announces that our Senior Partner, Rahayu Ningsih Hoed has been named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year at the prestigious Asian Legal Business (ALB) Indonesia Law Awards 2024. This recognition underscores Rahayu’s significant contributions to dispute resolution and her extensive impact across the Southeast Asian legal landscape.

Rahayu, a Senior Partner at Makarim & Taira S. with over 30 years of legal expertise, has played a pivotal role in high-stakes cases involving multinational companies and cross-border disputes. Her work frequently takes her to Singaporean jurisdictions, where she has represented clients in the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the High Court of Singapore, addressing complex arbitration and litigation matters. This regional experience has positioned her as a key figure in Indonesia-Singapore legal collaboration, especially in areas like project financing, corporate law, and infrastructure. Her exceptional practice also includes representing multinational corporations and embassies in complex disputes across Indonesian and international courts, including the Civil District Court in Louisiana and the Family Court in London. Throughout her career, Rahayu has led groundbreaking cases for major clients, including Sumitomo, Haliburton, Marubeni Corporation, Samsung, Hong Leong and Sembcorp, and Tanjung Jati B Power, guiding them through intricate legal challenges in sectors such as energy, construction, and mergers and acquisitions. Her approach to dispute resolution is distinguished by her strategic focus on risk management, which has garnered praise from clients and peers alike.

This latest award adds to her impressive record, as she has consistently been recognized for her excellence in dispute resolution by multiple leading directories over the years. These recognitions include being named an A-list lawyer in the ABLJ’s Top 100 Lawyers in Indonesia, an ABLJ’s Top 20 Women Lawyers Across Asia in 2021, and a Key Individual for Dispute Resolution by Chambers and Partners. She has also been honored as a Leading Individual by Legal 500, recently included in their Hall of Fame, recognized as an Elite Practitioner by Asialaw Profiles, and ranked as a Highly Regarded Lawyer by IFLR1000.

This award reflects Makarim & Taira S.’s commitment to delivering top-tier legal services across ASEAN, reinforcing its role as a bridge for cross-border legal expertise within the region. Rahayu’s work contributes to advancing regional legal standards and fostering closer ASEAN collaboration, particularly in key infrastructure and real estate projects.