Sonia is a Partner at NARA Law, specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Technology. With over 15 years of experience, Sonia is a leading finance lawyer and a trusted advisor to top-tier financial institutions and corporate clients. She brings deep, hands-on expertise across the full spectrum of banking, finance, and financial technology matters—delivering practical, strategic legal solutions in high-value, complex transactions.

Sonia regularly advises both lenders and borrowers on a wide range of financing structures, from standard credit facilities to multi-jurisdictional, highly structured deals. Her portfolio includes syndicated and bilateral loans, acquisition and project finance, structured finance, and Export Credit Agency-backed transactions. Her sharp commercial instincts and technical excellence help clients manage risk and unlock opportunity across industries.

Beyond finance, Sonia is well-versed in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate matters. She supports clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle—from structuring and due diligence to negotiation and execution—across sectors such as natural resources, real estate, and multifinance. She also offers strategic counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and market entry in emerging economies.

Sonia’s career spans over a decade with HHP Law Firm (a Baker McKenzie member firm), followed by five years at Rosetini & Partners, in alliance with Japan’s Nishimura & Asahi. This experience has shaped her strong cross-border capabilities and deep understanding of international deal-making.

Her client roster includes global names like Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), HSBC, and Maybank Kim Eng. Shehas led landmark transactions, including a USD 425 million acquisitionfinancing for PT Agincourt Resources (a major Indonesian gold mining company)and a EUR 96.8 million loan for Tuscan Palace Limited's acquisition of theSofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. In the energy and infrastructure space, sheplayed a critical role in the Rajamandala 46.6 MW hydroelectric project—thefirst in Indonesia to secure international limited recourse financing with aMIGA guarantee since the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis.

Recognized for her deal-driven approach and commercial insight, Sonia bridges the needs of global and local stakeholders, consistently delivering results in high-stakes environments. Her legal acumen and strategic guidance make her a go-to advisor for clients navigating today’s dynamic financial landscape.

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