Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is a prominent law firm in Indonesia, recognized for its expertise in commercial and transactions law, particularly in dispute resolution. The firm boasts a robust team of seasoned litigators and skilled arbitrators who provide comprehensive legal services, including litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. It houses the largest corporation litigation team in the country. With a reputation for handling complex corporate and commercial disputes, the firm has become a go-to for both local and international clients seeking effective legal representation.
Firm co-founder Chandra M. Hamzah co-leads the team alongside Eri Hertiawan. They are highly regarded as two of the top litigators in the market, both having vast experience in arbitration and international disputes. Other notable partners include commercial disputes specialist Asep Ridwan and international arbitration expert Simon Barrie Sasmoyo, as well as insolvency leads Ibrahim Sjarief and Tracy Tania.
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is committed to innovation, particularly in areas like anti-corruption compliance and fraud investigation. It has established a dedicated practice for fraud and forensics, which enhances their ability to serve clients facing regulatory scrutiny or internal challenges.
The firm's recent work highlights showcase its capabilities in various domains. In the area of commercial disputes, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners successfully defended PT Cikal Edukasi Surabaya in a significant lawsuit regarding land ownership, ensuring the client retained control over its property and operations. In another high-profile matter, the lawyers scored a win for an Indonesian state-owned enterprise in an arbitration regarding a coal supply contract. The tribunal ruled in favor of the client, affirming its right to terminate the contract due to breaches by the other party.
The firm's insolvency team is well-regarded for its experience in navigating intricate restructuring processes and debt management solutions. They regularly assist corporate debtors, creditors, and other stakeholders, ensuring that their clients can effectively manage financial challenges. They are currently advising PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk on restructuring its substantial financial debts, guiding them through a complex process that involves negotiations with creditors and stakeholders to ensure the company’s sustainability.
In the realm of intellectual property, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners offers a comprehensive range of services, from advisory roles to litigation. They are recognized for their expertise in handling trademark disputes, copyrights, and patent issues. A key case involved representing a local band in a trademark dispute with their former label, successfully safeguarding their rights to their name and brand identity. In another matter, the team successfully argued for a prominent insurance company in an arbitration case involving a dispute over a business service agreement. The tribunal ruled in favour of the firm’s client, declaring the agreement null and void due to unlawful circumstances.
The labor and employment practice is another strong suit of the firm, where the team provides guidance on various employment-related matters, including contracts, negotiations, and dispute resolutions. The lawyers recently acted for a subsidiary of a manufacturing company in an industrial relations dispute.
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