Year Category: 2019

SSEK Highly Ranked in Chambers 2020 Guide to Leading Firms, Lawyers in Indonesia

SSEK Legal Consultants earned seven firm rankings in the 2020 Chambers Asia-Pacific directory of the leading law firms and lawyers in the region, underling its standing as one of the elite corporate law firms in Indonesia. SSEK was recognized as a leading firm in Indonesia for:   Banking & Finance Competition/Antitrust Corporate/M&A Employment Projects & SSEK Highly Ranked in Chambers 2020 Guide to Leading Firms, Lawyers in Indonesia

SSEK Celebrates the Season of Sharing

SSEK celebrated the holiday season with a visit to Panti Asuhan Mekar Lestari, an orphanage in Tangerang, Banten, on December 14. The visit was filled with fun activities including games and lunch, and a discussion about the importance of education. SSEK also donated IDR 20 million to help support the educational needs of the children SSEK Celebrates the Season of Sharing

SSEK Contributes Indonesia Chapter to Bribery and Corruption Enforcement Guide

Denny Rahmansyah, a partner in SSEK\'s risk management and compliance practice, and Nico Mooduto, an associate at the firm, have contributed the Indonesia chapter to Global Legal Insights to: Bribery & Corruption 2020. Denny and Nico provide an overview of the legal and enforcement regime in Indonesia, discuss key issues relating to investigation and enforcement procedures, SSEK Contributes Indonesia Chapter to Bribery and Corruption Enforcement Guide

Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Foreign Investment Restrictions

Restrictions on foreign shareholders in Indonesia are set out in the Negative Investment List (DNI), as contained in Presidential Regulation (PR) 44/2016. PR 44/2016 lists areas in which investment by both Indonesians and foreign nationals is prohibited or restricted. In addition to PR 44/2016, the laws and regulations governing certain lines of business must be Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Foreign Investment Restrictions

Mining in Indonesia – Restrictions on the Processing, Export or Sale of Minerals

Mining companies in Indonesia must refine or process mining products domestically. Mining companies can construct their own smelter or enter a cooperation with other mining or smelter companies through the sale and purchase of ore or concentrate, or the joint construction of a smelter, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Mining in Indonesia – Restrictions on the Processing, Export or Sale of Minerals

SSEK Named a Pro Bono Champion

SSEK won the award for Exceptional Dedication to Pro Bono Work (law firms with 31 or more lawyers) at the Hukumonline Awards 2019: Pro Bono Champions, which recognize law firms and lawyers in Indonesia for their involvement in pro bono work. SSEK was also nominated for Excellence Pro Bono Hours (law firms with 31 or more SSEK Named a Pro Bono Champion

Data Protection and Cybersecurity in Indonesia: Enforcement and Litigation

The Electronic Information Law, Government Regulation 82 regarding the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions, and Ministry of Communication and Informatics (MOCI) Regulation 20 regarding the Pro­tection of Personal Data in Electronic Systems (jointly referred to as the PDP Regulations) do not provide much detail on the standards that must be established by regulators in Data Protection and Cybersecurity in Indonesia: Enforcement and Litigation

Legislative and Governmental Controls Applicable to Design, Appearance and Method of Construction in Indonesia

By Denny Rahmansyah Building construction in Indonesia must adhere to technical requirements as imposed by the government. Government Regulation No 36 of 2005 regarding the Implementation of Law No. 28 of 2002 regarding Building (GR 36/2005) imposes an \"intensity requirement” for the construction of a building, whereby a building must be constructed not exceeding certain Legislative and Governmental Controls Applicable to Design, Appearance and Method of Construction in Indonesia

Corporate Governance in Indonesia – Directors and Officers

By Rusmaini Lenggogeni Companies in Indonesia must have at least one director, except for specific companies whose business relates to the collection or management of public funds, and companies that issue acknowledgements of indebtedness to the public, which must maintain a Board of Directors (BOD) with at least two members. The Indonesian Corporate Governance Manual Corporate Governance in Indonesia – Directors and Officers