Assegaf Hamzah & Partners’s highly respected team has regularly appeared before the Supreme Court and district courts, as well as acting on international and domestic arbitration. Senior partner Eri Hertiawan is a key name in the market for alternative dispute resolution, as illustrated by his recent appointment as member of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. His disputes have involved corporate, banking aviation, criminal and competition law cases. Founding partner Chandra Hamzah is another key name and most notably known for his work handling anti-corruption cases.

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills’ multidisciplinary practice particularly stands out for its expertise in handling internal investigations, international arbitration and major bankruptcies. Narendra Adiyasa jointly leads the practice and has been very active before Jakarta’s commercial courts as well as arbitration in both Jakarta and Singapore, especially in relation to tort claims, shareholder disputes as well as issues surrounding FIDIC contracts. Fellow practice head Debby Sulaiman is best known for restructuring disputes but also handles commercial and construction-related cases.

Soemadipradja & Taher is a leading firm for disputes pertaining to the energy and natural resources sector,  often advising on contentious issues concerning procurement, construction and payments issues. The team is experienced in litigation as well as domestic and international arbitration, the latter of which has recently been enhanced through its new alliance with Singaporean law firm Allen & Gledhill LLP. Most instructions are handled by founding partner Hafzan Taher  as well as Nira Sari Nazarudin  and Ahmad Djosan.

ABNR Counsellors at Law is a leading firm for shipping disputes in the market and also very strong in contentious issues surrounding commercial agreements, construction, energy and infrastructure projects, and employment. Sahat Siahaan jointly leads the practice and is an expert in litigation and arbitration in both a local and international context. He is also very experienced in the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Indonesia. He leads the team alongised Ulyarta Naibaho who acted in the Supreme Court and district courts in commercial litigation and currently very active in real estate disputes.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners’s repertoire in dispute resolution primarily concerns shareholders, employment, environmental issues, bankruptcy and land ownership. Sectors of particular interest include manufacturing, energy and infrastructure, as well as financial services. Sartono works at the helm and has been particularly active in advising plantation companies on shareholder disputes. Linna Simamora has broad expertise in corporate and commercial work, with additional expertise in complementary areas such as employment and IP.

Makarim & Taira S. predominantly focuses on payments disputes and contractual breaches concerning major transactions or projects. Lia Alizia leads the practice and is an expert in the aforementioned areas, and most notably securing the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Indonesia. Other key members of the team include Rahayu Hoed, who is adept in handling environmental disputes, and Alexandra FM Gerungan, who is skilled in civil and criminal payment-related disputes.

SSEK Legal Consultants’ full-service corporate practice has expertise in contentious areas such as contractual breaches as well as disputes concerning major exits, restructuring or M&A transactions. Dewi Savitri Reni is a new name noted for her expertise in civil and criminal litigation, and often acts in arbitration cases. Michael Carl, who is best known for debt restructurings, is also recommended.

Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners is led by managing partner Chalid Heyder who is best known for bankruptcy and suspension of payments disputes, but also has broad capabilities in commercial and contractual issues. Heyder has been active in litigation and arbitration locally, but also very experience in Singapore’s international arbitration centres.

Oentoeng Suria & Partners has expertise in corporate, commercial and bankruptcy disputes, with expertise in both litigation and arbitration. Practice head Prawidha Murti  is a qualified advocate and has acted for clients in local courts and tribunals, as well as on domestic and international arbitration. Sector areas of particular interest include construction, financial services and TMT.

Acting for large corporates and SMEs, Roosdiono & Partners is adept in handling litigation cases concerning bankruptcy cases, industrial relations and competition law.  Practice head Afriyan Rachmad has acted before the district courts, High Court and Supreme Court, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sector.

With expertise in both litigation and ADR, Suhardi Somomoeljono & Associates (SSA Advocates) stands out for its expertise in construction, insolvency and employment disputes. Founding partner Suhardi Somomoeljono is a  respected name in the market, partly down to his experience in handling anti-corruption cases. Dianyndra Kusuma Hardy is another key name noted for his experience in construction contracts and insolvencies.

TNB & Partners focuses on contract disputes and civil claims that mostly involve the oil and gas and mining sector. Kresna Panggabean works at the helm and has expertise in disputes concerning bankruptcies, delayed payments, contract breaches and general commercial issues. He has resolved contentious issues through litigation and arbitration.