Coal Metal Asia Vol. 183 Article: Leading, Not Just Participating
There are lawyers who practice law, and there are those who reimagine what it can be.
The February 2026 edition of CoalMetal Asia sits down with our Senior Partner, Kirana D. Sastrawijaya, in an exclusive profile interview that is as much about conviction as it is about career. “Leading, Not Just Participating” traces her journey from the comfortable heights of a global firm to the deliberate choice of building something rooted in a deeper purpose: a firm where Indonesian legal talent doesn’t play a supporting role, but sets the standard.
In the interview, Kirana speaks candidly about challenging long-held assumptions in Jakarta’s legal circles: replacing the culture of performative presence with one of trust and outcomes, approaching every deal through both a legal and a strategic lens, and positioning herself at the forefront of Indonesia’s energy transition, including her advisory role on the country’s first geothermal project financed by a domestic lender.
It is a portrait of someone who leads not through title, but through vision. The interview also highlights a fitting milestone: her recognition as one of Asian Legal Business’s Top 15 Female Lawyers 2025, a distinction that speaks not only to her expertise, but to the mark she is leaving on the profession as a whole.
“It’s no longer just about billing hours or closing deals; it’s about the quality and impact of your work, your ability to navigate uncharted territory, and your contribution to shaping the industry.”
Read the full feature in CoalMetal Asia Vol. 183 – February 2026.
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