Indonesia’s legal system is primarily rooted in the civil law tradition, with significant influence from Dutch colonial law. It features an extensive and codified set of statutes, which serve as the primary source of legal authority, in line with principles common to civil law jurisdictions. The judicial process follows an inquisitorial model. Legal proceedings in … Cross-Border Dispute Management: Focus on Indonesia
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
SSEK Law Firm is recognized in Hukumonline’s Practice Leaders 2025, with the firm named an Elite One firm in 20 practice areas. This recognition reflects the strength and breadth of SSEK’s expertise across key sectors, as well as the outstanding contributions of our lawyers to the Indonesian legal landscape. SSEK was recognized in the following … SSEK Named Elite One in Hukumonline’s 2025 Practice Leaders Rankings
SSEK Law Firm partner Nico A. P. Mooduto was a panelist at the 2025 International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) Annual Conference in China, where he spoke on “Global IP Litigation & Enforcement: Overcoming Cross‑Border Challenges.” Nico shared valuable insights on navigating IP enforcement across jurisdictions and addressing legal complexities within Southeast Asian markets during … SSEK Partner Speaks at IIPLA 2025 China Conference
SSEK Law Firm has once again been recognized as a leading litigation and dispute resolution firm in Indonesia in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings. The firm earned recognition in multiple practice areas: Labor and Employment – Tier 1 Commercial and Transactions – Tier 2 Insolvency – Tier 2 SSEK continues to demonstrate excellence … SSEK Earns Top Rankings in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025
Dispute resolution in Indonesia requires careful navigation of the country’s civil law framework, codified procedures, and multi-tiered court system. For businesses operating in or engaging with Indonesia, understanding how legal disputes are managed – from filing a claim to final enforcement – is crucial for mitigating risk and ensuring compliance. In a recent article published … Navigating Dispute Management in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Supreme Court on December 17, 2024, issued a circular letter that, among other things, addresses several significant tax-related issues and aims to promote consistency in Indonesia’s tax jurisprudence. Circular Letter of the Supreme Court of Indonesia No. 2/2024 (“SEMA No. 2/2024”) implements the results of a plenary meeting of the Chambers of the Supreme … Indonesia Legal Update: Clarification on Tax Disputes
Indonesia’s main legal framework is based on the civil law system, adopted from Dutch colonial law. This system is primarily founded on written laws and statutes, rather than case law or judicial precedent, which is more characteristic of common law systems. Indonesia also recognizes customary law and religious law. The primary sources of law include … Brief Look at the Legal Framework for Commercial Litigation in Indonesia
SSEK Law Firm partners Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto and Mahareksha Singh Dillon, and associates Talitha Amanda Ekadhani and Bagas Ananta have contributed the Indonesia chapter to the 2025 Chambers practice guide to litigation. The 2025 litigation practice guide provides the latest legal information for Indonesia and 60 other jurisdictions on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, … Guide to Litigation in Indonesia
In the context of litigation in Indonesia, are there any rules governing the settlement process? Can parties keep settlement discussions confidential from the court? The presiding judge is mandated to oblige the parties involved in a case to undergo a settlement procedure (i.e., mediation) prior to the case examination. Should the attempt at settlement prove … Litigation in Indonesia: A Quick Look at the Settlement Process
