19 Asian Legal Business | October 2024 ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2024 Premaratne’s diverse experience includes advising an international sports federation on the widely-publicised suspension of its Honorary President, which entailed collaboration with foreign counsel across the UK, Switzerland and Canada. His portfolio also features representing an UHNW individual in a multi-jurisdictional fraud involving cryptocurrency valued at over USD 75 Million and advising a Global Financial Institution on the insolvency of a publicly listed water treatment company. Premaratne has acted in cases that contributed to Singapore’s legal landscape, including on issues of judicial mercy, video-link evidence and equitable tracing. His work reflects a commitment to excellence, making him a foremost practitioner in his field. “For Ushan, it is his extra-legal natural skillsets that set him apart. As they say, clients choose lawyers they know, like and trust and Ushan ticks off the boxes for all three.” said Alfred Lim, Managing Director of Meritus Law. Rizki Dwianda Rildo 35, managing partner, KARNA Partnership in association with Withersworldwide Rizki Dwianda Rildo is the managing partner at KARNA Partnership in association with Withersworldwide, based in Indonesia. With 12.5 years of legal experience, Rizki has built a reputation as a versatile legal expert in corporate, M&A, financial services, HNWI, family businesses, stateowned companies, capital markets, and tech. At 35, he co-founded KARNA Partnership during the pandemic, leading it to become one of the youngest yet most reputable firms in the industry. In 2024, KARNA’s success was further cemented when it became an associated firm of Withersworldwide, a global law firm headquartered in the UK. KARNA now regularly collaborates with Withers KhattarWong, Withers’ Singapore office, further expanding its international reach. Over the past year, Rizki has led KARNA in several high-profile transactions. He was instrumental in restructuring intercompany equity and loan arrangements of portfolio companies of Meloy Fund, an ESG Fund from the US, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. He also advised HNWIs and their businesses, including for capital markets transactions, restructuring, and an acquisition of a Rural Bank. In tech sector, Rizki supported the Indonesia office of Ensign Infosecurity (Ensign), Asia’s largest pure-play end-to-end cybersecurity solutions provider, in managing daily operations, including negotiating legal-commercial matters with customers. He counseled Chinese and European fintech companies on market entry strategy. His team also assisted Indonesian Fintech Association (AFTECH) in examining membership documents. Rizki’s leadership and strategic vision continue to drive KARNA’s growth, positioning it as a leading legal firm in Indonesia. Alfa Dewi Setiawati 34, partner, ATD Law in association with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Alfa Dewi Setiawati is a partner at ATD Law in association with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, based in Indonesia. With 13 years of legal experience, Setiawati has made significant strides in banking & finance, energy, projects & infrastructure, mergers & acquisitions, and capital markets. At 34, she was the earliest member of ATD Law, established 15 months ago, serving as a Partner and helping to establish it as a rising force in the Indonesian legal landscape. Setiawati is renowned for her expertise in advising financial institutions on complex onshore and offshore financings. She also handles intricate cross-border M&A matters, particularly in the financial and energy sectors. Her notable achievements include advising on a major syndicated offshore financing deal involving numerous international banks across Asia. Additionally, she represented a major Japanese bank in one of the series of $270 million funding round for a major key player in Indonesia’s digital financial services industry. She also served as counsel to a major oil and gas company in an up to $190 million financing from a major national bank in Indonesia. Setiawati is a prolific author, contributing to various legal publications, including the Indonesian chapters of Getting the Deal Through – Loans and Secured Financing and Global Legal Insights – Mergers & Acquisitions. Recognised as one of ALB Indonesia’s Rising Stars in 2024, she was previously the youngest Partner at a renowned independent firm in Indonesia. Looking ahead, Setiawati aims to bolster ATD Law’s presence in ASEAN, particularly in finance and projects, and to contribute to Indonesia’s net zero emission target by positioning the firm as an ESG leader. Nicholas Tan 38, partner, Chua & Partners Nicholas Tan, a partner at Chua & Partners in Singapore, brings over 13 years of dedicated legal expertise to his practice in dispute resolution. At 38, he has established himself as a leading figure in the legal landscape, particularly in international arbitration.
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