Year Category: 2015

Defamation under Indonesian Law

By Michael S. Carl, Andini Dewi and Bambang Dhanisworo Defamation under Indonesian law involves the issuance of a defamatory statement that causes a person to suffer harm. The term defamation is often used to encompass both slander (penistaan) and libel (penistaan dengan surat). Defamation is governed in the Indonesian Criminal Code under Chapter XVI, which covers Defamation under Indonesian Law

SSEK Ranked in 2015 Chambers Asia-Pacific

SSEK earned seven firm rankings in the 2015 Chambers Asia-Pacific directory of the leading law firms in Indonesia. SSEK was recognized as a leading firm in Indonesia in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Projects & Energy, Real Estate, and Telecommunications. These rankings underline SSEK’s standing as one of Indonesia’s leading full-service corporate and SSEK Ranked in 2015 Chambers Asia-Pacific

SSEK to Speak at Webinar on Protecting Company Rights and Confidential Information

SSEK will take part in a free Employment Law Alliance webinar on Wednesday, March 11 titled, “What Employers in Asia Need to Know about Protecting Company Rights and Confidential Information.” Webinar Description Employers in Asia are increasingly facing questions of how best to protect confidential information and IP rights when an employee leaves the company. SSEK to Speak at Webinar on Protecting Company Rights and Confidential Information

Indonesian Language Law from the Perspective of the Courts

Indonesia’s Language Law (Law No. 24 of 2009) took effect on July 9, 2009. It regulates the practices and procedures for using the Indonesian flag, emblems, national anthem and language. In 2013, the West Jakarta District Court issued a groundbreaking decision concerning the use of the Indonesian language in commercial agreements made with an Indonesian Indonesian Language Law from the Perspective of the Courts

SSEK Advises Daewoo International Corporation on Funding for Copper Project

SSEK Legal Consultants has acted as Indonesian counsel to Daewoo International Corporation in connection with a US$210 million funding for the expansion of Australia-listed Finders Resources’ copper cathode plants (known as the Wetar Copper Project) in Indonesia’s Maluku Province. This US$210 million funding consists of a credit approved commitment letter with a group of four SSEK Advises Daewoo International Corporation on Funding for Copper Project

SSEK Partner Recognized as Leading Lawyer in Indonesia for Shipping

Dyah Soewito, a founding partner of SSEK Legal Consultants, has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a leading shipping practitioner in Indonesia. Ms. Soewito is the head of the firm’s shipping practice. She specializes in shipping and maritime law, oil and gas law, foreign investment, construction and real estate, and corporate and commercial law. SSEK Partner Recognized as Leading Lawyer in Indonesia for Shipping