Perdana & Rekan is a Jakarta-based law firm specializing in dispute resolution, with strong expertise in handling complex litigation and arbitration matters, particularly commercial and corporate disputes. Founded in 2020 by experienced litigator Yusfa Perdana and soon joined by veteran lawyer John Panggabean, the firm has quickly built a robust practice recognized by clients and industry observers. Over the past year alone, it handled more than 30 dispute matters ranging from high-stakes court cases to proceedings before the Indonesian National Arbitration Board (BANI).
The firm’s dispute resolution practice is spearheaded by its founder Yusfa Perdana, a litigator with over 23 years of experience in Indonesian law. He has represented clients in a broad range of contentious matters, including complex commercial and cross-border disputes and arbitration, and is known for a practical, business-minded approach to resolving conflicts. Co-founder John Panggabean also plays a key role, contributing his legal expertise particularly on the transactional and corporate aspects that sometimes underpin disputes. The firm is further supported by talented senior associates like Angga Brepin Sinulingga and Lintang Kusuma Sari, who have been instrumental in recent cases such as the Caprefindo defense and the IDP matter.
In one prominent case last year, the team defended PT Caprefindo against a former director’s multi-million dollar tort claim. The dispute, a shareholder/management conflict, was successfully fought through both the trial court and the appellate level, with the courts ultimately rejecting the claim so that the client owed no compensation. This outcome, in what was one of the largest internal corporate lawsuits of the year, highlighted the firm’s strength in protecting clients during high-stakes corporate litigation.
Another significant matter was the firm’s representation of PT Golden Tulip Hospitality Management Indonesia in an arbitration over a contract dispute. The team successfully advocated for Golden Tulip in a BANI arbitration concerning a breached service agreement, with the tribunal ultimately ruling in the client’s favour and ordering the payment of roughly IDR 4 billion in disputed fees.
Beyond domestic disputes, Perdana & Rekan is active in complex cross-border litigation. In an ongoing challenging case involving IDP Consulting Indonesia, there were multiple non-Indonesian parties and tricky jurisdictional questions. The team secured favourable rulings for the client in the Indonesian courts, effectively defeating the claim at the trial and appellate stages.
Client feedback
“The firm has defended us successfully and never lost a case. They are good in defeating plaintiff arguments.” – Commercial and transactions
Angga Brepin
“He is responsive, demonstrating leadership and taking initiative.”
