Allen & Overy advises the Republic of Indonesia on its largest ever global Sukuk offering

This transaction was notable for being the largest ever global USD Sukuk offering by the Republic and the largest ever Green Sukuk tranche globally. The proceeds from the 10 year Sukuk issuance will be used exclusively to finance or re-finance expenditure directly related to Eligible SDGs Expenditures with Green and Blue focus in accordance with the SDGs Government Securities Framework of the Republic. The dual Sukuk offerings were listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and NASDAQ Dubai. 

The transaction also marked a milestone in the regional evolution of Sukuk documentation by becoming the first ever APAC issuance which is fully complaint with the standards set by the UAE’s Higher Sharia Authority (in line with AAOIFI principles); setting the path for future Sukuk transactions in the APAC region.

Partner Aloysius Tan commented: “This significant mandate builds on the experience and expertise of A&O’s outstanding global Islamic Finance practice, having acted on numerous high profile sukuk offerings in recent times, and speaks to the ongoing development of and international demand for Islamic securities from the ASEAN region. It has been a privilege to have been able to help execute this landmark transaction successfully for our clients.”

The team was led by partners Aloysius Tan and Felipe Duque, and counsel Husayn J. Reza with assistance from associates Celine Sim, Sean Cao, Nick Yap and legal assistant Khalil Abdulaziz.

For further information, please contact Georgia Bennett at gbennett@sefiani.com.au. 

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