The determination of jurisdiction in which a claim is filed against the defendant depends on the nature of the claim, the location of the parties, and the subject matter of the dispute. Several considerations are taken into account when identifying the appropriate venue for filing such a lawsuit, including the following. Domicile or place of … Litigation in Indonesia: Initiating a Lawsuit
SSEK Law Firm partner Mahareksha S. Dillon will be participating in FIRE International: Vilamoura 2026, a global event on fraud, insolvency, recovery and enforcement. The conference will take place May 19–21, 2026, in Portugal, bringing together leading practitioners to share insights and strategies on cross-border asset recovery and contentious insolvency. For more information and registration, please … SSEK Partner Mahareksha Dillon to Speak at FIRE International 2026
On September 17, 2025, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia issued Decision No. 132/PUU-XXIII/2025, which reinterprets the statute of limitations for termination of employment disputes. The statute of limitations is set out in Article 82 of Law No. 2 of 2004 on the Settlement of Industrial Relations Disputes (“Law No.2/2004”). Article 82 was … Indonesia Constitutional Court Ruling Clarifies Statute of Limitations for Employment Termination Disputes
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
