Makarim & Taira S. has been named as Indonesia Telecommunication, Media and Technology - Firm of the Year 2008 by Asian Counsel.

Makarim & Taira S. acted as the Indonesian counsel to UBS AG and Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch as Joint Global Co-ordinators and Underwriters for the offshore dual listing and offering of shares in PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk. (“BLT”), one of Indonesia’s largest shipping companies.