Indonesia

ABNR Counsellors at Law has a sizeable and active dispute resolution practice that is recognised for its international client base. This year, it ascends into the top tier of the commercial disputes table. Its core strengths are in commercial, construction, projects, employment, and restructuring and insolvency litigation. Notably, it has an active and successful contentious maritime practice. The firm regularly boasts significant victories at all levels of the judicial system, including the Supreme Court and the Appellate Court, and it is experienced in arbitration proceedings at the local arbitration centre and in international forums. Head of disputes Sahat Siahaan is a key figure, leading a team that includes two other partners in the litigation group: Ulyarta Naibaho and Indra Setiawan.

ADCO Law’s disputes practice is led by disputes veterans and senior partners Alexandra Gerungan and Dendi Adisuryo. The firm boasts extensive experience in general commercial, energy and natural resources and banking disputes. Its recent caseload demonstrates strong sectoral expertise in mining and power. The team has been active in the contentious R&I space, and its debt restructuring track record demonstrates the team’s prowess working with onshore and offshore clients as creditors, and guiding clients through the PKPU processes at all trial levels. The firm has also grown its Thailand and Japanese desks.

In one highlight, the firm acted for a Korea-based multinational coal trading company in an arbitration related to the unilateral termination and non-performance of the project owner, a mining concession company.

AFHS Law Firm is a dynamic and innovative law firm in Indonesia, known for its expertise in commercial disputes, bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate crime, and IT/telecoms. Key individuals include Aprilda Fiona, a leading partner with extensive experience in dispute resolution, and Hendronoto Soesabdo, who also specializes in maritime and commercial law. A highlight for the team was acting for a prominent Indonesian food company in a significant debt restructuring process. The lawyers successfully negotiated terms with creditors outside of court, allowing the client to avoid bankruptcy and continue operations smoothly.

Client feedback

"They provide very good support." – Commercial and transactions 

Robby Simanjuntak 

"Good at problem solving." 

AFS Partnership is a leading Indonesian law firm that specializes in commercial and transactional disputes. The firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex disputes and providing strategic legal advice to clients across various industries, including finance, energy, and real estate. The firm's notable lawyers include Andi Fanano Simangunsong, Bryan Bernadi, and Deborah Evelyn Panjaita. One key case highlight involves representing creditors in a syndicated loan dispute against a defaulting borrower. AFS Partnership successfully argued that the dispute should be resolved through international arbitration, rather than Indonesian courts.

Altruist Lawyers was established in 2021 and comprises 17 practitioners who are active in commercial disputes and contentious insolvency matters. Clients include a variety of national and international companies, such as Bank Mega and Siemens Indonesia. The disputes team is led by partners Bobby Christianto Manurung, Bosni Gondo Wibowo and Febryan Yusuf. 

Anggraeni and Partners is a Jakarta-based law firm established in 2012, known for its strong focus on dispute resolution, especially in areas like environmental law, construction disputes, white-collar crime and commercial litigation. Key individuals include Setyawati Fitrianggraeni, a prominent partner with expertise in litigation, and Reynalda Basya Ilyas, recognized for her contributions to high-stakes cases. One notable highlight for the firm was successfully defending a large US-based oil and gas company against multiple environmental lawsuits. The firm helped secure a favourable judgment, preserving the client’s interests.

ANSS Counsellors at Law has a solid restructuring and insolvency contentious practice alongside its commercial disputes group. The firm’s partners are registered receivers and administrators authorised to handle suspension of payment matters. Managing partner Adam Nasution is the key contact for disputes.

In a recent highlight, the team represented the former director of a mobility services provider joint venture against accusations by his former company of breach of confidentiality, calculation of notice period and application of the non-compete clause.

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. 

Client feedback

"The lawyers are quick, responsive, resourceful and measured." – Insurance 

Simon Barrie Sasmoyo

"He is incredibly intelligent, hardworking, and has good attention to detail." 

“He is smart, responsive, humble and knowledgeable.”

Founded in 2004, AZP Legal Consultants has a full-fledged dispute resolution practice. The team covers criminal and commercial litigation, as well as labour and civil disputes. Leading the disputes team are managing partner Arief Budiman and senior partner Dendy Kadir Amudi.

The firm represented Bank Negara Indonesia as the debtor in the bankruptcy proceedings of Austral Byna Through arbitration at the Institution of Dispute Resolution of Indonesian Banking. It is also assisting Superwish Perkasa in relation to a cassation memorandum on a case handling at the DKI Jakarta High Court.

Brava & Riza Advocates is an Indonesian boutique commercial litigation and dispute resolution law firm. It has a deep understanding of the Indonesian legal system and business landscape, and boasts a success rate that exceeds 90% of all the cases it takes on. The firm’s managing partner, Muhammad Riza, is noted for his expertise in commercial disputes. One notable highlight was successfully acting for a major hospital group in a significant merger and acquisition dispute, valued at $4 million. In another matter for an international client, the team was victorious defending InterContinental Hotels Group-Holiday Inn Bali Baruna in a commercial litigation case at the Denpasar district court. 

Client feedback

"Strong litigation case handling." – Insurance 

"Good at providing deep analysis based on local practice." – Insurance 

Muhammad Riza 

“Excellent legal knowledge and ability.” 

"He is good at providing solutions, has very good knowledge in local practice, and offers good customer service" .

Budidjaja International Lawyers is an independent Indonesian law firm known for its expertise in various practice areas, including dispute resolution and energy and infrastructure projects. The firm has gained recognition for its effective legal solutions, serving a diverse range of clients, including major corporations and government entities. Eponymous partner Tony Budidjaja leads the firm with extensive experience in projects, commercial and construction arbitration, and corporate restructuring.  All the cases submitted to Benchmark are confidential. 

Farida Law Office has an active contentious labour and employment practice that services domestic and offshore clients. The firm mostly represents employers. Apart from its labour disputes group, the firm has a unique focus of working with Japanese clients, typically investors and companies that have entered the Indonesian market.  The key contacts are managing partner Ike Farida and partner Putri Mega Citakhayana. Both specialise in commercial and labour disputes.

Founded by Fernandes Raja Saor in 2015, Fernandes Partnership is a growing law firm with a particular strength in dispute resolution and arbitration. With offices in Jakarta and a representative office in Singapore, the firm collaborates with international law firms to provide comprehensive legal services. Its commercial litigation team is well-versed in various industries, including manufacturing, telecommunications, energy, and finance, and it boasts a number of SOE clients on its roster.

Key highlights of their work include successfully handling complex corporate insolvency disputes, managing cross-border litigation cases, and conducting thorough investigations for clients facing legal challenges. The firm has achieved several landmark decisions in commercial litigation.

In arbitration, the firm has proven its proficiency by resolving disputes through the Indonesia National Arbitration Board. The firm provides arbitration services across industries such as construction, intellectual property, and international trade. Notable achievements in this area include formulating effective dispute strategies for clients, successfully representing clients in domestic and international arbitrations, and efficiently enforcing arbitration awards.

Three key individuals at Fernandes Partnership are instrumental to its success. Fernandes Raja Saor is the managing partner and founder. He began his legal career in 2010, gaining experience at top law firms and major oil and gas companies in Indonesia. He is known for his expertise in corporate and commercial Law, energy sectors, foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution, he has successfully managed numerous significant projects across various industries. He is a member of several legal associations, including the Indonesian Advocates Association and the Association of Indonesian Legal Consultants. He is also a registered legal consultant with the Indonesian Capital Markets and Financial Institutions Supervisory Board.

Partner and licensed advocate Glenn Dio Haeckal has a strong background in dispute resolution and corporate law. He has managed a variety of complex litigation cases, demonstrating his expertise in banking and finance law. Another notable figure is Ahmad Firdaus Syahrul, also a partner and licensed advocate. He has a Master’s degree in law and possesses extensive experience in banking and corporate litigation. Syahrul has successfully handled numerous high-stakes cases, earning a reputation for his sharp legal acumen and commitment to client service.

FKNK Law Firm is a prominent full-service legal practice based in Indonesia. It has a robust insolvency, commercial and employment disputes offering. Key individuals include Managing Partner Widyantoro Kurnia and insolvency specialist Martin Patrick Nagel. One notable work highlight for the team was acting for PT Aneka Tambang (ANTAM) in a high-stakes cassation case. The firm successfully argued that ANTAM had already delivered the disputed gold shipment, leading the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision.

Client feedback

"Strong at liquidation and corporate restructuring." – Bankruptcy  

"FKNK played an important role in achieving the amicable settlement of Suspension of Payment Obligation with the help of partner Martin Patrick Nagel. We worked together with him during the PKPU process and proactively prevented our company from a bankruptcy situation. The firm assisted in formulating the high-level and complex composition plan." – Bankruptcy  

Martin Patrick Nagel 

"Martin can combine strategic and tactical knowledge in order to achieve structured and favorable solutions." 

"We appreciate his responsiveness and legal knowledge." 

Hadiputranto Hadinoto & Partners remains atop the tiers across all categories. It remains a go-to choice for leading domestic and international clients for high stakes and complex disputes. As part of the Baker McKenzie network, the firm frequently features in cross-border mandates. The team covers the full range of litigation and dispute resolution matters, with core competencies in domestic and international arbitrations, insolvency litigations, debt restructurings, employment litigations, environmental litigations, regulatory investigations, compliance and anti-bribery issues.

Senior partner Andi Kadir heads up the dispute resolution department. Other key contacts include associate partner Bernard Sihombing. Kadir notably is a court member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Paris and co-chairman of the arbitration and ADR commission of ICC Indonesia. He is a registered arbitrator with the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration.

Hartamulya Andryanus & Siahaan is a litigation specialist firm with an extensive track record of representation on a wide range of commercial disputes. The team has handled cases related to antitrust, securities, IP, family, insurance, real estate, insolvency, tax and the government. The head of the dispute resolution team, Rio Andre Winter Siahaan, specialises in commercial disputes, contentious insolvency matters and white-collar crime defence.

The dispute resolution offering at Hendra Soenardi enjoys a long history of partnering with top regional and international litigation firms as local counsel in prominent cross-border disputes. For example, it has worked alongside Holman Fenwick Willan, Allen & Gledhill, Rajah & Tann and Drew & Napier in multi-jurisdictional cases. It has a long track record in international commercial disputes, and name partner Soenardi Pardi has appeared before arbitration panels in Singapore, London and Washington DC as Indonesian counsel or party-appointed expert. The team also has proven expertise in infrastructure, construction and land disputes.

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung (HBT) is one of Indonesia's leading law firms, with a strong reputation for its dispute resolution practice. The firm's disputes team is highly experienced, handling complex and significant contentious matters for domestic and international clients. The lawyers’ expertise across a range of dispute areas, including commercial litigation, arbitration, corporate investigations, employment, and insolvency. A key strength of HBT is its longstanding affiliation with global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, which allows the firm to combine local expertise with international capabilities. The firm's disputes practice is led by partners Debby Sulaiman, Prawidha Murti, and Tedy Rachmanto, who are recognized as leaders in their field. One notable highlight had the team represent the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration and two international arbitrators in a complex unlawful act claim filed by an Indonesian company. 

A well-recognised name in the market, Hutabarat Halim & Rekan (HHR) was established in 1996 and is frequently involved in high-profile litigation matters locally and regionally. It offers a full suite of litigation and arbitration services, ranging from civil and commercial litigation to administrative disputes and product liability and class action cases. It routinely works with clients on out-of-court and in-court settlement options. The firm is a member of law firm alliance group, Meritas. Active disputes clients include Maybank, Raiffeisen Bank International and Kresna Asset Management. To accommodate the increasing complexity of clients’ cross-border contentious matters, the firm continues to build up and maintain its relationships with multiple top regional and global law firms and participates in various reputable global professional networking organisations.

The key dispute resolution contacts are senior partners Pheo Hutabarat, Nini Halim, and Asido Panjaitan. Other disputes partners to note are Bunga Wijayanti, Yuris Hakim, M Fathan Nautika, Luthfi Putera, and Pardamean Kurniawan, and of counsel Helen Ongko.

The team represented Lalatech Holdings in a dispute between Lalamove Logistik Indonesia and its customer. The rest of the cases submitted to Benchmark are confidential. 

Client feedback

"Hutabarat Halim & Rekan consistently demonstrates their full commitment to conducting in-depth problem analysis, and the legal advice they provide always takes commercial aspects into account. Not all law firms can offer legal advice that is not only legally accurate but also considers non-legal perspectives. In my view, balancing both aspects are extremely important." – Insurance 

Pheo M. Hutabarat 

"He possesses sharp analytical skills, allowing him to assess complex information quickly. He communicates clearly and effectively, demonstrating strong communication abilities. His problem-solving skills are resourceful and creative, enabling him to find effective solutions. Additionally, he upholds high ethical standards, showcasing his commitment to integrity." 

IGNOS Law Alliance is a full-service law firm that excels in areas such as corporate law, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. It provides comprehensive legal support to various clients, including major corporations and startups. Key individuals for contentious matters include managing partner Ivor Ignasio Pasaribu, Handy Samot, Adrian Fernando and Even Alex Chandra. One recently highlight had the team act for the owner of Indonesia's most luxurious hotel in a significant legal case against a contractor involving a $67.84 million tort claim. The lawyers successfully argued that the dispute should be resolved through arbitration rather than the courts.

A leading IP firm, K&K Advocates has been a tier one mainstay for complex IP litigation and IP enforcement. It has been steadily building up its general commercial and restructuring and insolvency disputes offering in recent times. For example, the team has acted in various criminal and civil cases pertaining to breach of contract, tort, employment, foreign arbitral award enforcement and bankruptcy. It is currently representing several telecommunication infrastructure companies in antitrust-related hearings before the Indonesia Competition Commission. Managing partner Justisiari Kusumah is a recognised figure for IP litigation and enforcement. He was involved in the development of recent trademark, patent and copyright laws as part of the government’s expert consultation team. Kusumah and partners Wardaya and Aldi Andhika Jusuf are the main contacts for contentious IP matters.

Leks & Co is reputed in the market for its real estate industry expertise, which includes its dispute resolution capabilities. Clients seek out the firm and managing partner, Eddy Leks, when they engage in corporate and commercial actions within the real estate sector.

Recently, the firm successfully defended Risland Sutera Property as a respondent in an unlawful act claim filed by its contractor.

Macallo Harlin Mendrofa Advocates handles the full range of disputes, from commercial litigation to international arbitration and industrial relations disputes. The team is well versed in state administrative disputes and works with domestic and international clients in many cross-border battles. For example, the team has been involved in arbitration proceedings before domestic and international forums such as the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre and the International Chamber of Commerce. The employment practice routinely assists clients in negotiations and in securing out-of-court settlements. It has also represented clients in mass terminations involving hundreds of employees. Managing partner Turangga Harlin and partner Kenny Macallo lead the dispute resolution practice group. Both have expertise in contentious commercial and white-collar crime matters, while Harlin also focuses on state administrative disputes and Macallo is a labour disputes specialist. Counsel Brian Manuel is also a seasoned expert for contentious commercial matters, arbitration and insolvency.

Makarim & Taira S offers a broad range of dispute services, having notable expertise in commercial, insolvency, and labour and employment. The firm’s litigation and arbitration success is linked to the strength of its top-tier corporate practice. International clients routinely rely on the firm for contentious and non-contentious representation. The firm is part of an alliance with Drew & Napier in Singapore and Shearn Delamore & Co in Malaysia to form a blue-chip regional legal network. Named Drew Network Asia, the partnership aims to provide seamless cross-border services for their offshore clients. The firm’s client list includes major household names, multinational companies and leading state-owned enterprises.

Key contacts for the disputes group are partners Rahayu Ningsih Hoed and Rudy Sitorus.

In a recent highlight, the team successfully defended the validity of a client's environmental licence for the continuation and development of its power plant project in the country. In another notable matter, the firm acted as attorneys for PT Sparrow Offshore to purse its receivables against its customers that fail to comply with their payment obligations. They also assisted Equitas in negotiating and executing the settlement agreement with PT Reasuransi Indonesia Utama. 

Client feedback

Rudy Andreas Sitorus  

“Leading figure of the legal industry.” 

Harvardy Marieta & Mauren specialises in commercial litigation, arbitration and disputes in the labour and insolvency arenas. In terms of industry sectors, it continues to make headway in fintech and power and renewable energy. The firm has grown with the hiring of 16 new associates and the appointment of two new partners to power the work mandates it is winning. Managing partner Harvardy Iqbal and partners Windri Marieta and Desi Rutvikasari are the key dispute resolution contacts. Notably, Marieta is the youngest female Indonesian accredited as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and she currently serves as the co-chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Indonesia chapter.

Mochtar Karuwin Komar is a full-service law firm with a disputes offering that spans nearly five decades of experience. Its key contentious mandates recently have come from the restructuring and bankruptcy, and employment spheres. The firm has been retained by multiple multinational corporations for their industrial relations disputes, including one recently involved the termination of a director. On the insolvency side, the team represented Aergo Capital as creditors during the restructuring of Sriwijaya Air. It also acted for Caterpillar in the bankruptcy of a local client, and for Posmi Steel Indonesia during the insolvency proceedings of Pamindo Tiga. The litigation department is led by partners Mulyana and Made Gde Taksu Barata.

Nurjadin Sumono Mulyadi & Partners is a well-respected Indonesian law firm with a strong track record in handling contentious insolvency, and labour and employment matters. The firm has extensive experience advising multinational companies on a wide range of employment-related matters, from negotiating collective bargaining agreements to handling complex termination disputes. Partners to note are Ilya Sumono and Ruben Soeratman. The firm was instrumental to PT Industri Telkomunikasi Indonesia as the debtor in a PKPU lawsuit. 

Client feedback

"Provides pragmatic and commercial-friendly advice." – Commercial and transactions 

Ruben Soeratman 

" He is very approachable and possesses strong business acumen. He provides commercial-friendly and pragmatic advice." 

Pramono Indartono Law Firm is a well-regarded legal practice in Indonesia, specializing in dispute resolution and insolvency. The firm's founding partner, Dimas Indartono, is widely respected for his expertise and is recognized as a leading figure in the jurisdiction for insolvency law. One notable achievement is the firm's representation of several major creditors, including Cargill, Sinar Mas, and Wings Group, in a high-profile insolvency case against a subsidiary of the Medco Group. The firm successfully navigated the complex proceedings, untangling the various legal issues to protect its clients' interests.

Rajamada & Partners offers dispute resolution services across a broad range of commercial sectors, including technology, real estate, medical, retail, financial and construction. It is particularly well-versed in contentious IP work, assisting clients in battles connected to trademarks, brand protection, copyright, patent, industrial designs and commercial IP. The team boasts an impressive array of domestic and international clients such as Grab Indonesia, Global Jet Express, Commeasure, Mauser-Werke and Caberg. Its high success rate on litigation cases has led to a strong roster of loyal clients.

The team is led by partner Raja Mada Silalahi. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and on contentious matters related to IT and IP. He is ably assisted by senior associates Dian Hakiki and Ezra Putri.

The team successfully represented PT Super Bank Indonesia in filing trademark applications for its brands "SUPERBANK" and "SAKU by SUPERBANK." Despite initial rejections from the Indonesian Trademark Office, the firm effectively argued the case and secured trademark registrations, allowing the client to protect its brand identity in a competitive market. The firm assisted Godrej Consumer Product in negotiating a purchase agreement with a national bank in Indonesia filing a claim against the Patent Appeal Commission decision that revoked the client's registered patent at the Jakarta Commercial Court. Membox enlisted the team to help it prepare and file several complex trademark office actions against third parties in the country. 

RBP Asia is a domestic boutique specializing in white-collar criminal defense and investigations. The firm has a strong track record of successfully defending corporations, executives, and public officials in high-profile criminal cases related to corruption, fraud, antitrust, and money laundering. The firm's expertise is anchored by partner R. Bayu Perdana, who built up extensive experience working in the white-collar crime practice group at a major US law firm. The firm has been involved in many landmark cases, including representing a high-profile country leader in an investment fraud case.

RESOLVA Law was founded in 2020 by two experienced litigators. The fast-growing disputes offering covers a wide spectrum of commercial and corporate litigation matters, and the team’s lawyers are active as administrators in insolvencies. The team has a solid track record of appearing before all levels of court, from district court up to the Supreme Court and judicial review forums. Partner Pebri Kurniawan helms the disputes team.

Client feedback
“It has a client-centric approach, efficiency and diverse practice areas.” – Construction

Dimas Satrio Budi Utomo
“Great adaptability, communications and learning agility.”

Roosdiono & Partners is a reputable, full-service law firm in Indonesia that is part of the KPMG Law Network. The key partner for dispute resolution work is Agneysya M Narang, whose practice includes contentious insolvency and employment matters. A notable achievement was acting for the Export-Import Bank of Malaysia in the suspension process of PT Sriwijaya Air as a secured creditor. The firm successfully attended creditor meetings, submitted claims, and coordinated with administrators, ensuring the client's interests were protected. On the employment front, the team represented an international company on the termination of a senior manager for violating company regulations. The firm ensured that the termination process followed legal guidelines and negotiated effectively with the employee’s legal counsel, resulting in an amicable settlement.

The dispute resolution team at RPR Law Firm has experience working on mandates across numerous practice areas. These include corporate and commercial, employment property, criminal, IP, restructuring and insolvency, and arbitration disputes. For complex and contentious insolvency proceedings, the firm has acted for creditors, debtors, trustees and distressed companies. In one notable highlight, the team represented Menggala Berseri in a default lawsuit against Sinarmas Hana Finance while the client was in the midst of its debt restructuring process.

The key contacts for disputes matters are managing partner Roni Pandiangan and partner Mario Sinjal. The former is an insolvency specialist, while the latter’s practice focuses on labour and employment.

Samuel Silaban Law Offices has a strong reputation for handling complex corporate litigation and disputes, particularly in the banking, energy, industrials, manufacturing and real estate sectors. The firm's key partners, Samuel Silaban, Aprilliasti Devi, and Rio Basilik, are seasoned litigators who have navigated numerous challenging cases. A highlight for the firm was successfully representing a major nickel smelting company in a high-value land dispute.

Siregar Setiawan Manalu Partnership excels at insolvency, its name often repeated by peers and clients as one of the strongest players in the market. Honed from years of experience advocating before the local commercial and supreme courts, the firm’s leadership possesses a sophisticated knowledge of Indonesian bankruptcy laws and procedures. It represents clients through all bankruptcy and suspension of payment processes, advising across all aspects of contentious insolvency work, including enforcing security, representing risk, assessing restructuring proposals and defending corporate restructuring and reorganisation. In addition to its bankruptcy prowess, the disputes offering encompasses civil, antitrust, labour and employment, aviation, tax, criminal, administrative and class action litigation. The key contacts at the firm are managing partner Nien Rafles Siregar and partners Bobby Rahman Manalu, Rudi Setiawan and Sony El Mars.

Santoso, Martinus & Muliawan Advocates is a law firm based in Indonesia specializing in commercial and transactions law. The firm is known for its strong track record in handling complex cases in the areas of commercial, insolvency, labor and employment, and intellectual property. The firm's key partner, Wincen Santoso has over a decade of experience in litigation and arbitration. He has handled numerous cases at the Supreme Court of Indonesia, as well as international arbitration proceedings. One notable work highlight was the firm's representation of an aviation-related company in a complex case before the Indonesian Supreme Court. The case involved multiple lawsuits, including tort, labor, and bankruptcy claims filed by the opposing party. The lawyers successfully defended their client, winning most of the petitions and subsequently assisting in settling the labour dispute.

Client feedback

"They were great at identifying potential dispute points and giving advice on how to rectify those dispute points with tact and clear, actionable solutions." – Commercial and transactions 

Wincen Santoso 

"He has extensive legal knowledge and experience in the legal field. He effectively communicates legal concepts and solutions." 

SSEK Law Firm is a prominent Indonesian law firm with a strong reputation in commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and insolvency matters. The firm's expertise spans a wide range of industries, including aviation, energy, and manufacturing. Some of SSEK's key achievements include advising on high-profile debt restructurings, such as the Garuda Restructuring, and successfully representing clients in complex commercial disputes. The firm's litigation practice features partners Dewi Savitri Reni, Mahareksha Singh Dillon, and Nico Mooduto. In one notable matter, the team represented an international client in a dispute against former employees who had established a competing business. After multiple rounds of negotiation, the lawyers helped the client reach a favorable resolution and avoid prolonged litigation.

Client feedback

"The team is responsive, giving well-thought solutions." – Commercial and transactions 

Mahareksha  Dillon  

"He is responsive and responsible." 

Suhardi Somomoeljono & Associates (SSA Advocates) offers a wide range of disputes representation across multiple industry sectors, such as real estate, construction, projects, financial services, energy, natural resources and government. It has a noted track record in contentious insolvency matters, working with corporate creditors or debtors on bankruptcy litigation procedures. The firm frequently acts for clients in partnership with the Indonesian government and state-owned enterprises.

The key contacts for dispute resolution are managing partner Suhardi Somomoeljono and partner Dianyndra Kusuma Hardy.

TNB & Partners is the Indonesian associate firm of Norton Rose Fulbright. Its disputes offering encompasses complex civil litigation, arbitration, white-collar crime and employment disputes for onshore and offshore clients. Partner Kresna Panggabean leads the dispute resolution team and key clients include Schlumberger, TIMWE Asia Pacific and Noble Group. The team is acting for IOL Indonesia in multiple issues pertaining to criminal and civil matters in relation to the revocation of a certificate of analysis on a sampled coal issued by the client.

UMBRA Strategic Legal Solutions is a reputable firm known for its expertise in various legal areas including commercial transactions, insolvency, and dispute resolution. Since 2019, the firm has been built up on its strong client relationships and practical approach to complex legal challenges. Its range encompasses securities litigation, intellectual property disputes, insolvency disputes, labour disputes and international trade disputes. Senior Partner Melati Siregar leads the disputes team, supported by counsel James Losari and senior associate Nikki Krisadtyo.

Client feedback

"We appreciate their analytical skills that cover not only legal, but other aspects, as well." – Commercial and transactions 

"They provide detailed and solid legal advice." – Securities 

Ramadinan Saptara 

"Responds well to questions about legal issues." 

Kirana  Sastrawijaya 

"Client satisfaction-oriented, she is very good with Indonesia power and renewable energy businesses." 

Melati Siregar 

"She is able to understand client problems clearly and provide solutions that meet client expectations." 

Wiem Law Firm provides dispute resolution services for commercial matters and in insolvency, IP and property rights. The team is young and dynamic with a strong governmental network. The firm predominantly works with domestic clients but is growing its foreign customer base. Partner Jandi Mukianto is the key contact for commercial disputes and contentious matters relating to insolvency, real estate and IP.