Year Category: 2015

Regulation of Insurers and Reinsurers in Indonesia

SSEK Indonesian Legal Consultants founding partner Ira A. Eddymurthy and Maria Yudhitama, an associate at the firm, have contributed the Indonesia chapter of the new Practical Law global guide to insurance and reinsurance. SSEK Legal Consultants has one of the leading insurance law practices in Indonesia and has been involved in numerous high-profile cross-border transactions Regulation of Insurers and Reinsurers in Indonesia

New Manpower Regulation: Foreign Domiciled Directors and Commissioners Must Have Indonesian Work Permit

By Indrawan Dwi Yuriutomo The newly issued Indonesian Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. 16 of 2015 regarding Procedures to Utilize Foreign Manpower (New Regulation) has replaced the contentious Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 12 of 2013 regarding the same (Old Regulation). The Old Regulation was known mostly for its provision that the Government would introduce New Manpower Regulation: Foreign Domiciled Directors and Commissioners Must Have Indonesian Work Permit

Insurance and Reinsurance in Indonesia

SSEK Indonesian Legal Consultants founding partner Ira A. Eddymurthy and Maria Y.E. Dewi, an associate at the firm, have contributed the Indonesia chapter of the new Practical Law global guide to insurance and reinsurance. SSEK Legal Consultants has one of the leading insurance law practices in Indonesia and has been involved in numerous high-profile cross-border Insurance and Reinsurance in Indonesia

Indonesia: New Labor Regulations

By Mohammad Irham Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration (MOMT) has issued three regulations: MOMT Regulation No. 27 of 2014 on the Amendment of MOMT Regulation No. 19 of 2014 regarding Outsourcing Requirements dated December 31, 2014 (MOMT Reg 27/2014); MOMT Regulation No. 3 of 2015 on Standard Operational Procedures for the Issuance of Foreign Indonesia: New Labor Regulations

SSEK to Speak at Indonesia HR and Employment Law Seminar

Dicky Tanjung, a senior associate in SSEK’s employment law practice, will speak on Wednesday, July 29, as part of the two-day Indonesia HR and Employment Law seminar organized by Clariden Global. This two-day seminar, scheduled for July 28-29 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of the Indonesian SSEK to Speak at Indonesia HR and Employment Law Seminar

ASEAN: Will the Puzzle Pieces Fit?

The latest edition of Asian-MENA Counsel features a story on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which is due to be in place by the end of this year. There is much debate surrounding the implementation of the AEC and whether the region’s 10 jurisdictions can come together to create a global economic powerhouse. Asian-MENA Counsel ASEAN: Will the Puzzle Pieces Fit?

Mandatory Use of Rupiah in Indonesia

Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia, recently issued BI Regulation No. 17/3/PBI/2015 regarding the Mandatory Use of the Rupiah within the Republic of Indonesia, dated March 31, 2015 (BI Reg 17), which restricts the use of foreign currency in domestic transactions conducted within Indonesian territory. With the issuance of BI Reg 17, despite the fact that Mandatory Use of Rupiah in Indonesia

SSEK a Top-Ranked Firm for Energy and Infrastructure in New IFLR1000 Guide

SSEK has been recognized as one of Indonesia’s leading energy and infrastructure firms by IFLR1000 in the 2015 edition of its guide to the industry’s leading law firms and lawyers. SSEK is described as a sophisticated practice when it comes to projects, infrastructure and energy work. Founding partner Ira A. Eddymurthy and senior foreign legal SSEK a Top-Ranked Firm for Energy and Infrastructure in New IFLR1000 Guide

Regulation Curbs Power of Local Authorities in Mining Sector

The Indonesian Government appears to be getting serious about stripping Regents of the authority to issue mining licenses. The Government took the first steps in this direction with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) Regulation No. 27 of 2013 dated September 13, 2013 regarding Procedures for the Divestment of Shares and Changes to Capital Regulation Curbs Power of Local Authorities in Mining Sector