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Rahayu Ningsih Hoed has been with Makarim & Taira S. for more than 30 years, making her the most senior partner at the firm. With a background in journalism and paralegal work, she has gained extensive experience in almost every aspect of legal practice. She is widely recognized as an authority on corporate and M&A transactions, arbitration, employment, and project financing. Rahayu has represented major multinationals companies, including Sumitomo Corporation, Halliburton, Marubeni Corporation, Shell, GAP Inc, Kellogg Brown & Root, and more. Her accomplishments include securing project financing for the 1,320MW large capacity Tanjung Jati B power plant and its expansions, negotiating major land acquisitions for infrastructure and mining projects, and handling highly sensitive mass employee terminations. Her expertise is acknowledged in several legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, where she is listed as a Key Individual for Dispute Resolutions and Real Estate, and Legal500, where she is a Leading Individual for Corporate and M&A, Employment, Projects and Energy and Real Estate. Asialaw Profiles has also designated her as an Elite Practitioner, and IFLR1000 has ranked her as a Highly Regarded lawyer.