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Our firm operates four Specialized Practice Groups and a General Practice Groups:

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General
Practice Group

Banking & Finance

We deliver end-to-end advisory across the full spectrum of banking and financial services. Our Banking & Finance practice supports clients through complex transactions and regulatory landscapes by combining deep sector expertise with practical commercial judgment.
Our core competencies include:

• Documentation & Standardization: We streamline banking documentation frameworks to reduce operational friction and ensure consistency across multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Syndicated Lending: Our team structures and negotiates complex multi-lender financing arrangements, managing documentation, covenant architecture, and agent-lender relationships throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Secured Transactions: We advise on perfection of security interests, priority negotiations, and enforcement mechanisms to protect lender interests and optimize capital structures.
• Trade Finance: We facilitate import-export financing, letters of credit, guarantees, and payment mechanisms that enable cross-border commerce while managing currency and counterparty risk.
• Project Finance: We structure and execute long-term, asset-backed financing for infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects, negotiating off-take agreements, completion guarantees, and step-in rights.
• M&A Finance: We integrate financing strategies into acquisition structures, advising on debt-equity optimization, refinancing opportunities, and integration finance to maximize returns.
• Financial Institution Investment & Establishment: We counsel on regulatory approvals, capital adequacy, corporate governance, and operational setup for clients establishing or investing in banks, finance companies, and other financial intermediaries.
• Debt Restructuring: We represent debtors, creditors, and other stakeholders in negotiating out-of-court restructurings, standstills, and debt-for-equity conversions that preserve enterprise value.
Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring

Bankruptcy and restructuring require specialist expertise, market insight, and the ability to navigate competing stakeholder interests across jurisdictional boundaries. Our practice is led by Dr. Sahat M. Sidabukke, whose deep experience in multi-jurisdictional restructurings—both inside and outside the courtroom—positions us to deliver sophisticated outcomes.

We provide full-service representation for:

• Debtors: Strategic restructuring planning, negotiation with creditors, Court filings, and operational continuity during distress.
• Creditors: Rights protection, claim strategy, recovery optimization, and participation in restructuring negotiations.
• Liquidators & Insolvency Professionals: Asset realization, creditor administration, and compliance with statutory obligations.
Our approach combines legal rigor with commercial pragmatism, recognizing that the most effective restructurings balance legal maximization with business preservation and stakeholder fairness.
Capital Markets and Securities

We counsel issuers, underwriters, and institutional investors through the full lifecycle of capital markets transactions—from initial capital raise to ongoing compliance and corporate governance. Our practice spans both Indonesian and international markets, addressing the regulatory complexity and commercial nuance inherent in sophisticated securities transactions.
Our capabilities include:
• Public Offerings: IPO structuring, prospectus preparation, regulatory filings with OJK (Indonesia's capital markets regulator), and underwriting coordination.
• Secondary Offerings & Rights Issues: Equity capital raises by already-listed companies, including pricing strategy, shareholder communication, and regulatory notification.
• Hybrid Securities: Convertible and exchangeable bonds, warrants, and other derivative instruments that provide flexibility in capital structure design.
• Employee Equity Plans: Design and documentation of stock option plans, restricted stock units, and other long-term incentive arrangements compliant with Indonesian tax and labor law.
• Mutual Funds & Investment Products: Fund structuring, prospectus preparation, and regulatory compliance for collective investment schemes.
• Control Transactions: Tender offers, going-private transactions, and related-party tender processes, including conflict-of-interest disclosure and minority shareholder protections.
• Corporate Actions & Regulatory Compliance: Capital markets disclosure obligations, material transaction review, connected-party transaction governance, and regulatory licensing matters.

We combine transactional expertise with deep understanding of OJK regulations and market practice, ensuring clients navigate regulatory requirements while achieving their commercial objectives.
Competition Law

Indonesia's regulatory framework increasingly addresses anti-competitive conduct and market dominance. We advise domestic and multinational clients on compliance with competition law, transaction structuring to mitigate antitrust risk, and regulatory defense.
Our services encompass:
• Compliance & Risk Assessment: Audit of existing operations and commercial practices against Indonesian competition law; identification of compliance gaps and remediation.
• M&A Clearance: Competitive impact analysis, merger filing strategies, remedies negotiation, and regulatory approval processes.
• Cartel & Monopoly Defense: Representation in investigations by the Indonesian competition authority (KPPU); cooperation with authorities or aggressive defense depending on case merit.
• Commercial Structuring: Advising on joint ventures, distribution agreements, licensing arrangements, and other collaborations structured to achieve commercial objectives while respecting competition law constraints.
Criminal Law

Our lawyers are highly skilled in handling criminal investigations and trials across a wide range of legal issues for individuals from various industries. We provide comprehensive representation in criminal litigation, covering areas such as banking, finance, insurance, capital markets, investments, shareholder disputes, commercial contracts, real estate, construction, energy, natural resources, plantations, and media. Our deep understanding of these sectors ensures that our clients receive expert legal support at every stage of the criminal justice process.
Employment & Labor

Our Employment & Labor team combines substantive legal expertise with practical understanding of Indonesian labor regulation and government administration. We leverage relationships with labor bureaus and research institutions to deliver efficient, commercially favorable outcomes for our clients.
Our practice addresses:
• Employment Contracts & Documentation: Drafting compliant employment agreements, non-compete provisions, and termination frameworks.
• Compensation & Benefits: Design of salary structures, bonus programs, benefits plans, and compliance with statutory minimums and social contributions.
• Workforce Management: Hiring strategies, probationary periods, promotion frameworks, and performance management systems compliant with Indonesian labor law.
• Termination & Severance: Managing individual and mass layoffs, calculating statutory severance obligations, and navigating dispute resolution.
• Labor Dispute Resolution: Mediation, arbitration, and litigation before labor courts; representing employers and employees.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to occupational safety, health regulations, and reporting obligations; managing government inspections and audits.
Energy and Natural Resources

We represent national and multinational companies across the full value chain of energy and natural resources—from exploration and acquisition through operations and site closure. Our practice encompasses mining, oil and gas, power, and water sectors, with particular strength in Indonesian regulatory and commercial frameworks.
Our core services include:
• Exploration & Rights Acquisition: Mineral exploration rights, mining concessions, government contract negotiations, and due diligence on title and contractual obligations.
• Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs): Negotiation and drafting of PSCs for oil, gas, and mineral extraction; cost recovery mechanisms; and profit-sharing arrangements.
• Off-Take & Supply Agreements: Long-term commodity purchase agreements, price adjustment mechanisms, and buyer credit arrangements.
• Joint Venture Structuring: Corporate formation, shareholder agreements, governance frameworks, and management buyouts in JV contexts.
• Land & Title Issues: Acquisition of land-use rights, land titling in complex jurisdictions, environmental clearances, and community engagement strategies.
• Government Relations: Liaison with central and regional government on policy matters, licensing amendments, and dispute resolution with regulatory bodies.
• Project Execution: Construction contracts, procurement frameworks, health and safety compliance, and environmental management plans.
• Operations & Compliance: Ongoing regulatory compliance, manpower administration, labor relations, and regional autonomy considerations specific to resource extraction sites.

Our advisors understand the intersection of central government policy, regional government authority, and operational realities, enabling clients to navigate Indonesia's complex resource governance landscape.
Foreign Direct Investment

We counsel private, domestic, and multinational companies establishing and operating businesses in Indonesia across all major economic sectors. Our FDI practice combines investment law expertise with practical business setup support, reducing time-to-market and regulatory risk.
Our capabilities include:
• Investment Approval & Permitting: Drafting and filing applications for investment approval through BKPM (Indonesia's investment authority); obtaining operational and sectoral permits; and navigating sector-specific restrictions.
• Corporate Documentation: Drafting articles of association, bylaws, shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and other governance documents compliant with Indonesian company law.
• Business Structure Optimization: Advising on optimal legal entities (PT, foreign branch, representative office) based on tax, liability, and operational considerations.
• Joint Venture Structuring: Drafting JV agreements, managing IP contribution, profit-sharing, and governance in foreign-domestic partnerships.
• Due Diligence & Partner Vetting: Conducting legal due diligence on potential business partners, evaluating counterparty credibility, and identifying legal and commercial risks.
• Office Setup & Operations: Guidance on landlord relations, employment setup, banking relationships, and operational licensing.
• Risk & Liability Assessment: Commercial and legal risk evaluation of proposed investments; scenario analysis and mitigation strategies.
We position ourselves as strategic business advisors—not mere compliance checklist providers—evaluating both legal constraints and commercial opportunities to support investment decisions.
Franchise Law

We have represented leading international brands in establishing and scaling franchise networks throughout Indonesia. Our franchise practice combines expertise in franchise regulation, commercial structuring, and brand protection.
Our services include:
• Franchise Agreement Drafting: Negotiating master franchise agreements, unit franchise agreements, and related documentation that balance franchisor control with franchisee autonomy.
• Regulatory Compliance & Registration: Franchise registration with competent authorities; compliance with disclosure requirements and regulatory conditions.
• Network Expansion Strategy: Site selection support, franchisee recruitment and vetting, and phased rollout planning.
• Dispute Resolution & Enforcement: Managing franchisee disputes, enforcing quality standards, handling termination and buyback scenarios.
• IP & Brand Protection: Integration of trademark, copyright, and trade secret protections within franchise arrangements; enforcement against unauthorized use.
Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property team in the Jakarta office provides comprehensive IP advisory and enforcement across all IP categories. We combine registration expertise with litigation and strategic commercial counsel.
Our practice encompasses:
• Patent Protection: Patent application preparation and prosecution; novelty and patentability analysis; freedom-to-operate assessment; and patent licensing.
• Copyright Registration & Enforcement: Copyright registration, infringement identification, cease-and-desist letters, and litigation against unauthorized copying.
• Trademark Protection: Trademark application and registration; clearance searches; opposition and cancellation proceedings; enforcement against counterfeiting and dilution.
• Domain Names & E-Commerce IP: Domain registration and disputes (ICANN proceedings); brand protection in online channels.
• Design Rights: Registration and protection of industrial designs and layout designs.
• IP Litigation & Enforcement: Administrative, civil, and criminal actions against IP infringement; injunctive relief; damages recovery.
• Corporate IP Strategy: IP audit and portfolio assessment; technology licensing; M&A IP due diligence; employee IP assignment frameworks.
Medical & Healthcare

We advise investors and operators throughout the healthcare sector on regulatory, commercial, and risk considerations. Our healthcare practice combines sector-specific regulatory expertise with general corporate and transactional capability.
Our services include:
• Regulatory & Licensing: Healthcare facility licensing, medical device registration, pharmaceutical import and distribution approvals, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Employment & Labor Relations: Healthcare workforce employment arrangements, regulatory compliance specific to medical professionals, and labor dispute resolution.
• Intellectual Property: Patent protection for pharmaceuticals and medical devices; trademark protection for healthcare brands; technology licensing.
• Product Liability & Risk Management: Medical device and pharmaceutical liability; product recall management; insurance and indemnification frameworks.
• Corporate Transactions: Healthcare facility acquisition, equity investment in healthcare providers, and hospital network consolidation.
• Competition & Antitrust: Healthcare provider network structuring; antitrust compliance in multi-facility consolidations; regulatory approval pathways.
• Marketing & Advertising: Healthcare marketing compliance; direct-to-consumer advertising regulation; ethical marketing standards.
Mergers and Acquisitions

Our M&A practice combines deep transactional experience with sector-specific regulatory expertise, having advised on numerous acquisitions of Indonesian companies across diverse industries. We manage the full M&A lifecycle—from strategic planning through integration—addressing legal, tax, and commercial considerations.
Our M&A capabilities include:
• Deal Strategy & Structuring: Transaction structuring (asset vs. equity sale, merger vs. acquisition), tax optimization, and regulatory approval pathway planning.
• Target Identification & Due Diligence: Competitive identification, comprehensive legal due diligence covering corporate governance, contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, and hidden liabilities.
• Regulatory & Antitrust Clearance: Competition law review, merger filing, remedies negotiation, and regulatory approval sequencing.
• Documentation & Negotiation: Purchase agreement drafting, representations and warranties negotiation, indemnification frameworks, and escrow arrangements.
• Special Issues: Land title due diligence and acquisition strategies; employment and pension obligation transfer; compliance with foreign investment restrictions in certain sectors.
• Integration Planning: Post-acquisition integration of financial, operational, and governance systems; management continuity planning.
Real Estate

We provide comprehensive real estate advisory across the full transaction and development lifecycle. Our practice combines transactional expertise with litigation capability in real estate disputes.
Our services include:
• Land Acquisition & Title: Land use right (HGU, HGB) acquisition, title verification, government approval processes, and community engagement in complex jurisdictions.
• Project Development: Permitting for real estate development, planning approvals, building licenses, and environmental clearances.
• Financing & Mortgages: Mortgage documentation, security perfection, lender requirements, and refinancing arrangements.
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Lease negotiation, lease documentation, tenant disputes, and property management arrangements.
• Sales & Transfers: Purchase and sale agreements, payment terms, title transfer coordination, and closing mechanics.
• Construction: Contractor selection and vetting, construction contracts, procurement frameworks, and performance dispute resolution.
• Project Restructuring: Refinancing distressed projects, operational restructuring, and stakeholder negotiation in underperforming developments.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Title disputes, boundary disagreements, contractor disputes, and lease enforcement.
Risk Management & Compliance

We provide risk-focused advisory to help clients identify and mitigate compliance gaps across their operations. Our approach emphasizes practical remediation and sustainable compliance culture.
Our services include:
• Compliance Audit: Comprehensive review of business operations and procedures against applicable regulations, with particular focus on Indonesian corruption law.
• Policy Development & Implementation: Drafting compliance policies, internal control frameworks, and staff training programs.
• Due Diligence: M&A due diligence on regulatory and compliance risks; counterparty compliance assessment.
• Red Flag Identification & Remediation: Identification of high-risk practices, recommended policy adjustments, and implementation support.
• Regulatory Investigation Representation: Representation in government audits, investigations, and compliance inquiries.
Shipping & Logistics

We counsel domestic, foreign, and joint venture shipping companies on all aspects of maritime operations, licensing, and regulatory compliance in Indonesia. Our shipping practice combines regulatory expertise with commercial understanding of maritime commerce.
Our capabilities include:
• Vessel Acquisition & Sale: Documentation and due diligence on vessel purchases and sales; registration procedures; flag state considerations.
• Vessel Financing & Mortgages: Mortgages on vessels in favor of international lenders; security documentation; title verification.
• Joint Venture Formation: Corporate setup for foreign-Indonesian maritime joint ventures; governance and management arrangements.
• Licensing & Regulatory Compliance: Indonesian maritime authority licensing; cabotage restrictions; port operation permits; environmental compliance.
• Charter Parties & Shipping Contracts: Time charter, voyage charter, and bareboat charter documentation; bill of lading arrangements.
• Dispute Resolution: Maritime claims, casualty disputes, and cargo disputes; coordination with marine insurers.
Telecommunications, E-Commerce, Media & IT

WWe advise clients in the telecommunications, e-commerce, media, and information technology sectors on regulatory compliance, licensing, and commercial structuring. Our practice addresses the rapid evolution of these high-growth, highly regulated sectors.
Our services include:
• Telecommunications Licensing: Acquisition and renewal of telecom licenses; infrastructure sharing agreements; spectrum allocation navigation.
• Regulatory Compliance & Government Relations: Ongoing compliance with telecom regulations; interaction with telecommunications regulator (Kominfo); policy advocacy.
• Joint Venture & Infrastructure Agreements: Telecommunications infrastructure joint ventures; backbone sharing; tower and fiber agreements.
• Finance for Telecom Transactions: Acquisition financing for telecommunications companies; refinancing existing telecom debt.
• E-Commerce Regulatory Framework: E-commerce platform compliance; data protection and privacy; payment system regulation; consumer protection in online commerce.
• IT & Cybersecurity: Data security and breach notification obligations; cybersecurity compliance; IT service agreements and outsourcing.
• Media & Content: Broadcasting licenses; digital content regulation; intellectual property in digital distribution; media liability and indemnification.
• Equipment & Infrastructure Supply: Supply agreements for telecommunications equipment; installation and support contracts; KSO (cooperation agreement) project support for telecommunications infrastructure development.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We manage complex, high-stakes litigation and arbitration across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions. Our lawyers combine courtroom advocacy with commercial problem-solving, emphasizing efficient case management and practical resolution pathways.
Our dispute resolution capabilities span:
• Banking & Finance Disputes: Loan documentation disagreements, guarantee enforceability, derivative instrument disputes, and cross-border credit recovery.
• Bankruptcy & Restructuring Litigation: Fraudulent transfer challenges, creditor disputes, and preferential payment recovery.
• Intellectual Property Litigation: Patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes; counterfeit product enforcement; unfair competition claims.
• Corporate & Investment Disputes: Shareholder disputes, M&A breach claims, joint venture disagreements, and intra-corporate governance conflicts.
• International Commercial Arbitration: Cross-border contract disputes, ICC and UNCITRAL arbitration representation.
• Employment Litigation: Labor court proceedings, termination disputes, benefits claims, and workplace injury claims.
• Insurance Disputes: Coverage disputes, claims denial challenges, and subrogation proceedings.
• Construction & Project Disputes: Contractor performance disputes, cost overrun claims, and delay and disruption damages.
• Product Liability & Consumer Protection: Product defect claims and defense; regulatory compliance challenges.
• Criminal Compliance & Defense: Investigation response, regulatory investigation defense, and criminal charge defense in commercial contexts.
Our advantage lies in cross-practice collaboration: litigation teams leverage deep expertise from our banking, securities, IP, labor, and real estate practices, ensuring sophisticated legal arguments grounded in transactional and regulatory context. We emphasize practical case management, early settlement evaluation, and realistic client counseling on litigation risk and expected outcomes.
Insurance

We advise clients across the insurance industry—including insurers, brokers, reinsurers, and supporting service providers—on regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, and dispute resolution.
Our services include:
• Corporate Transactions: Joint venture formation, acquisition and sale of insurance company interests, capitalization, and minority stake investments.
• Regulatory Matters: Licensing, regulatory authority engagement, compliance with solvency requirements, and regulatory notifications.
• Policy & Reinsurance Treaty Review: Analysis of insurance policies, reinsurance arrangements, coverage terms, and liability allocation.
• Corporate Restructuring: Merger, consolidation, and operational restructuring of insurance groups; regulatory approval processes.
• M&A Due Diligence: Acquisition-related due diligence on policy portfolios, claims experience, regulatory standing, and underwriting practices.
• Claims & Disputes: Investigation of fraudulent claims, coverage disputes, and subrogation matters; litigation and settlement negotiation.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Regulatory compliance audits, corporate governance enhancement, and claims management framework development.