Vincent Wahyudi

Vincent is a member of Assegaf Hamzah & Partners’ Corporate/M&A practice, with a strong focus on foreign direct investment and cross border mergers and acquisitions. Having begun his career at AHP as an intern, he has developed into a trusted advisor to both international and domestic clients navigating complex transactional and regulatory matters in Indonesia.

Vincent advises on a broad range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign ownership structures, legal due diligence, and regulatory approvals. He has extensive experience assisting foreign investors with Indonesian investment regulations, notably the Priority Investment List and procedures involving the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), supporting clients entering or expanding their presence in the Indonesian market.

He has been involved in numerous high profile M&A transactions across a wide range of sectors, including technology, logistics, mining, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Known for his practical and strategic thinking, deep analysis, and solutions oriented approach that align with commercial objectives, Vincent is adept at translating complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, commercially focused advice that enables clients to execute transactions efficiently and achieve their strategic objectives.

In addition to his transactional work, Vincent is a sought-after speaker and trainer on topics related to investment law and M&A trends in Indonesia. His ability to bridge legal knowledge with business insight makes him a trusted resource for clients, colleagues, and industry audiences alike.

• Assisted the shareholders of PT Trans Maritim Pratama and PT Bahari Segara Maritim, Indonesian shipping companies, on the USD127.5 million strategic acquisition by PT Geo Energy Maritim.
• Assisted SCG Packaging Public Company Limited in its strategic acquisition of 100% stake of PT Prokemas Adhikari Kreasi, a leading fibre-based packaging manufacturer in Indonesia.
• Assisted PT ABM Investama Tbk., through its subsidiary PT Reswara Minergi Hartama, in its landmark indirect acquisition of 100% ownership of PT Piranti Jaya Utama, one of player in coal industry, a strategic transaction valued at USD57 million.
• Assisted in the establishment of InJourney Airports, formed through the merger of Indonesia’s two largest airport operators, PT Angkasa Pura I and PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (previously known as PT Angkasa Pura II). Following the merger, InJourney Airports becomes the fifth-largest airport operator in the world, managing 37 airports under a unified service system.
• Acted as Indonesian counsel for EQT Private Capital Asia, a globally leading private equity house, in its acquisition of PropertyGuru Group Limited ("PGRU") in an all-cash deal, valuing the Singapore-based online real estate platform at approximately USD1.1 billion. Following the acquisition, PGRU has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on 13 December 2024 and is now operating as a private company.
• Acted as Indonesian legal counsel for Creador, a private equity firm, in its acquisition of 40% stake in PT Adilmart, a fast-growing Indonesian consumer food brand from its parent company CCK Consolidated Bhd.
• Assisted SCG Packaging Public Company Limited (SCGP) in the additional investment of 44.48% share in PT Fajar Surya Wisesa Tbk., a leading packaging paper manufacturer in Indonesia. Upon completion, SCGP's shareholding in Fajar will increase from 55.24% to 99.72% of the total issued and paid-up shares, with the remaining 0.28% share held by the public.
• Assisted a multinational express delivery company in their corporate restructuring which resulting a merger of 26 Indonesian companies.
• Assisted PT ABC Kogen Dairy in executing an internal restructuring of its group companies which followed by a strategic investment by and partnership with Growtheum Capital Partners through two tranches transaction of issuance and subscription of new shares.
• Advised PT ABM Investama Tbk on its USD420 million acquisition of a 30% stake in PT Golden Energy Mines Tbk, including structuring, financing, and consent solicitation under a tight deadline.
• Advised PT MD Graha Utama on the sale of its shares in PT MD Pictures Tbk. to Tencent Holdings, a Chinese internet tech giant, facilitating Tencent’s entry as a minority shareholder in one of Indonesia’s leading film production companies.