Expertise: Mergers & Acquisitions

SSEK Partner Stephen Warokka Joins Global Leaders Forum M&A Event in London

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka attended the recent Global Leaders Forum 7th Annual Corporate M&A Forum in London. The roundtable event fostered discussion on the future of corporate M&A, data, disruption and technology, wealth management, and employment law issues. Participants from around the world had the opportunity to connect and help shape the … SSEK Partner Stephen Warokka Joins Global Leaders Forum M&A Event in London

Legal Alert: Indonesia – New Merger Filing Regulation

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Indonesia’s competition authority, the KPPU (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha), has issued a new merger filing regulation, KPPU Regulation No. 3 of 2023 regarding Evaluation of Merger, Consolidation, or Acquisition of Shares and/or Assets which May Result in Monopolistic Practices and/or Unfair Competition (“KPPU Reg 3/2023”). Because this regulation is so new, certain provisions may require … Legal Alert: Indonesia – New Merger Filing Regulation

Indonesia Introduces Electronic Stamp Duty: A Quick Update for Companies

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The concept of electronic stamp duty (“e-stamp duty”) was introduced in Indonesia by Law No. 10 of 2020 regarding Stamp Duty (bea meterai), which came into effect on January 1, 2021 (“Stamp Duty Law”). The e-stamp duty was introduced to manage stamp duties for electronic documents, as more business was done online. To be clear, … Indonesia Introduces Electronic Stamp Duty: A Quick Update for Companies

SSEK Advises Indosat on $300m Data Center JV with BDx

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SSEK has advised Indonesian telecommunications provider PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison) on a US$300 million joint venture with Indosat subsidiary PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta and Asian data center company Big Data Exchange (BDx) to establish a new “data center and cloud-focused operation” in Indonesia. The companies said the JV was formed to “meet Indonesia’s growing … SSEK Advises Indosat on $300m Data Center JV with BDx

SSEK Assists Blackstone-backed Moonbug in Acquisition of Singapore Animation Studio Behind ‘Oddbods’

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SSEK Legal Consultants, acting as Indonesian counsel, has assisted London-based media company Moonbug Entertainment with the acquisition of Singapore-based media company and production studio One Animation. Moonbug Entertainment is a subsidiary of Candle Media, a media entity backed by private equity firm Blackstone. One Animation is behind children’s animated shows Oddbods, Antiks, Insectibles and Rob … SSEK Assists Blackstone-backed Moonbug in Acquisition of Singapore Animation Studio Behind ‘Oddbods’

Indonesia’s New Personal Data Protection Law and the Impact on M&A Transactions

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Indonesia’s new Personal Data Protection Law (“PDP Law”) is the country’s first comprehensive law to govern personal data protection in both electronic systems and non-electronic systems. However, until the necessary implementing regulations are issued, it remains to be seen just how the PDP Law will be implemented or its impact on M&A transactions. On the … Indonesia’s New Personal Data Protection Law and the Impact on M&A Transactions

SSEK Partners Named to Women in Business Law Expert Guide

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SSEK Legal Consultants senior partner Ira A. Eddymurthy and managing partner Fitriana Mahiddin have been recognized in the 2022 Guide to the World’s Leading Women in Business Law, the international legal market’s leading guide to the top female legal practitioners advising on business law. Ira and Fitriana were recognized as follows: Ira A. Eddymurthy – Banking … SSEK Partners Named to Women in Business Law Expert Guide