Year Category: 2024

SSEK Partner Discusses Legal Essentials for Business Success in Indonesia at Malaysia Event

SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka was a panelist at a recent event in Malaysia, “Kickstart Indonesia: Expand Your Business in Southeast Asia’s Largest Economy,” organized by the Malaysia-Indonesia Business Council (MIBC). Stephen discussed Legal Essentials for Business Success in Indonesia. Topics included the overall legal framework of Indonesia, different types of vehicles available SSEK Partner Discusses Legal Essentials for Business Success in Indonesia at Malaysia Event

SSEK Named Most Recommended Law Firm in Indonesia at In-House Counsel Choice Awards

SSEK Law Firm was named a Most Recommended Law Firm for mastery of services at the Hukumonline In-House Counsel Choice 2024 awards. The awards recognize exceptional lawyers and law firms endorsed by in-house counsel in Indonesia for their professionalism and excellence. The Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit & Awards 2024 were organized by the Indonesian Corporate SSEK Named Most Recommended Law Firm in Indonesia at In-House Counsel Choice Awards

Constitutional Court: Employment Terminations in Indonesia Require Court Decision

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has issued a game-changing decision amending provisions of the Manpower Law. Due to the changes resulting from the Constitutional Court decision, under Article 151 paragraph 4 of the Manpower Law, employment termination requires a court decision that is legally binding. Further, it can be interpreted that under Article 157A paragraph 3 of Constitutional Court: Employment Terminations in Indonesia Require Court Decision

Stricter Measures Ahead: Analyzing New Amendment to Indonesia’s Immigration Law

A new amendment passed on 19 September 2024 introduces significant changes to how Indonesia’s Immigration Law (Law No. 6 of 2011 regarding Immigration) is enforced, with a notable impact on foreign nationals. We look at seven key changes in Law No. 63 of 2024 regarding the Third Amendment to Law No. 6 of 2011 regarding Stricter Measures Ahead: Analyzing New Amendment to Indonesia’s Immigration Law

Director General of Sea Transportation Reaffirms Vessel Registration Requirements for Joint Venture Shipping Companies in Indonesia

The Director General of Sea Transportation (“DGST”) of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has reaffirmed the ship registration requirements for joint venture shipping companies with foreign ownership by virtue of the issuance of Circular Letter No. SE–DJPL 31 of 2024 dated August 19, 2024, regarding Supervision of the Implementation of Ship Registration Activities and Licensing Director General of Sea Transportation Reaffirms Vessel Registration Requirements for Joint Venture Shipping Companies in Indonesia

Private Investment in Indonesia’s Midstream/Downstream Oil & Gas Industry

Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Law (Law No. 22 of 2021 regarding Oil and Gas, as last amended by Law No. 6 of 2023 regarding the Stipulation of Government Regulation in lieu of Law No. 2 of 2022 regarding Job Creation) liberalized the downstream market and effectively ended Pertamina’s monopoly on the sector. Private entities can Private Investment in Indonesia’s Midstream/Downstream Oil & Gas Industry

Complex Commercial Litigation – Indonesia

SSEK Law Firm partner Mahareksha S. Dillon and associates Talitha A. Ekadhani and Bagas Ananta have contributed the Indonesia chapter to a global guide to complex commercial litigation. Lexology Panoramic: Complex Commercial Litigation provides insight into the litigation market and legal framework; pre-action considerations (including alternative dispute resolution); bringing and defending a claim; procedural steps; funding; Complex Commercial Litigation – Indonesia