Expertise: Contract Law

When Indonesian Counterparties Falter: Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors

Indonesia’s growing economy offers a wealth of opportunities for foreign investors. Nonetheless, as in any jurisdiction, investors should obtain proper advice before entering commercial engagements with local counterparties. Breaches of contract or financial distress – particularly in joint operations, distributorships, or cooperation arrangements – are risks in any jurisdiction and, when they occur, can significantly When Indonesian Counterparties Falter: Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors

Indonesia Updates Legal Association Framework with New MOL Regulation

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Law (“MOL”), has issued Regulation No. 18 of 2025 (“MOL Reg 18/2025”), which replaces Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 3 of 2016, as amended by Regulation No. 10 of 2019 (“MOLHR Reg 3/2016”) concerning the ratification and amendment of the Articles of Association for Legal Indonesia Updates Legal Association Framework with New MOL Regulation

New Regulation Strengthens Beneficial Ownership Reporting in Indonesia

The Indonesian Ministry of Law has issued Regulation No. 2 of 2025 on the Verification and Supervision of Beneficial Owners of Corporations (“MOL Regulation No. 2/2025“), which came into force on February 4, 2025. It replaces Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 21 of 2019. With stricter compliance requirements, enhanced verification procedures, and New Regulation Strengthens Beneficial Ownership Reporting in Indonesia

SSEK Wins 8 Awards Including Best Overall Firm at ABLJ Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2024

SSEK Law Firm was named a Best Overall Firm at the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2024, one of eight awards for the firm. SSEK was recognized for the following:   Best Overall Law Firms Compliance & Corporate Governance Data Compliance & Cybersecurity ESG Insurance & Reinsurance Labor & Employment Taxation SSEK Wins 8 Awards Including Best Overall Firm at ABLJ Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2024

Exclusive Jurisdiction and CISG for Contracts under Indonesian Law

What are some types of disputes that must be resolved before Indonesian courts? What are some disputes that, although not mandated by law, should ideally be resolved in Indonesia? Indonesia not being a signatory to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), how is its contract law different from Exclusive Jurisdiction and CISG for Contracts under Indonesian Law

SSEK Contributes Indonesia Chapter to Contract Laws of Asia – Limitations of Liability

SSEK Law Firm partner Fransiscus Rodyanto and associate Fadhira Mediana have contributed the Indonesia chapter to Contract Laws of Asia – Limitations of Liability. Released by the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI) with support from its parent organization, the Singapore Academy of Law, Contract Laws of Asia – Limitations of Liability is the fourth full-fledged SSEK Contributes Indonesia Chapter to Contract Laws of Asia – Limitations of Liability

Party Identification and Execution of Contracts in Indonesia

As part of the Asian Business Law Institute’s (ABLI) Contracts Project, SSEK Law Firm partner Fransiscus Rodyanto and associate Putri Miqaila Ameena discuss issues concerning the identification of parties under commercial contracts and the execution of such contracts in Indonesia. Do you know that it is not possible to differentiate between a domestic limited liability Party Identification and Execution of Contracts in Indonesia