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The firm:  SSEK was formed in 1992 with a vision of creating a modern Indonesian law firm capable of delivering legal services at the highest international standard. SSEK has nearly three decades of experience helping multinationals and domestic companies navigate Indonesia’s complex regulatory environment to minimize risk, maximize investment and achieve their business goals.

SSEK is described as a “high-caliber and sophisticated” firm that gives “thorough and effective advice” (Chambers Asia-Pacific).

SSEK’s attorneys combine the highest levels of local knowledge and international expertise. Our overriding priority is looking after our clients’ interests. We understand not only the legal environment as it affects clients but also their business and the business environment in which they operate.

SSEK’s experience enables us to anticipate and understand the government’s position in ambiguous situations. Utilizing a significant network of contacts in government departments and agencies, and our extensive computerized database of Indonesian law, opinions, and work product, we are able to advise clients on likely government policy positions when laws and regulations do not provide clear guidance.

SSEK is a six-time Who’s Who Legal Indonesia Law Firm of the Year, has twice been named Indonesia Law Firm of the Year by Chambers & Partners, and has been an Asian-MENA Counsel Law Firm of the Year every year since 2009. We have received a number of Deal of the Year honors, including most recently M&A Deal of the Year from the Asia Legal Awards and the Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards for our work as Indonesian counsel in Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia business, and Asian-MENA Counsel Deal of the Year for advising on the formation of the Indonesian Oil and Gas Holding SoE.

SSEK is recognized by multiple legal directories as a leading firm in Indonesia across all major practice areas, and our partners and foreign legal advisers have received numerous individual awards and recognitions, including from The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000 and Asia Law & Practice.

The amalgamation of skills and holistic focus means that many clients consider SSEK’s role to be not just that of a legal representative, but also that of a trusted partner – the first point of reference and a reliable source of guidance.

Areas of practice: Banking, finance and insurance: SSEK advises on all aspects of establishing and operating financial institutions in Indonesia. As well as providing regulatory advice, the firm prepares loan agreements and security documents for financial institutions and advises clients on mutual funds and pension plans, project finance and syndicated commercial loan transactions.

Capital markets and securities: SSEK advises issuers, underwriters and investors in stock, bond, convertible bond and commercial paper transactions, and assists clients with IPOs and strategic financing alternatives.

Dispute resolution: The firm helps clients develop appropriate strategies and claims in the event of a dispute while identifying any reasonable grounds for settlement and compromise. SSEK also advises clients on the merits of arbitration and related contractual requirements, acts as counsel in arbitral proceedings and as special liaison counsel in litigation proceedings.

Energy, mining and natural resources: SSEK enjoys a strong international reputation in the coal and hard-rock mining sector. The firm also assists investors in the forestry and palm oil plantation business.

Infrastructure and project finance: SSEK has extensive experience in project finance for the oil and gas, energy and mining sectors. The firm acts as counsel to developers and lenders in all types of infrastructure development projects, including multimillion dollar private power, toll road, telecommunications and water supply projects, as well as natural gas pipeline and mining projects.

Labor and employment: The firm advises corporate clients on severance matters, personnel policies and work rules, employment contracts, collective labor agreements, pension funds, secondment arrangements, mandatory training and social security programs. In the event of a labor dispute, SSEK represents its corporate clients in settlement negotiations and appears before the relevant administrative tribunals. SSEK also arranges work permits, visas, residency permits and related governmental approvals and filings.

Mergers and acquisitions: The firm has worked on many high-profile acquisitions involving both private and publicly listed companies in a variety of sectors. SSEK advises on regulatory compliance and related due diligence and document preparation.

Real estate: SSEK advises on all types of real estate transactions, including rendering assistance and advice on the acquisition, sale and relinquishment of land. It negotiates and drafts commercial leases of all sizes and complexity, and assists clients in the co-ordination of large real estate acquisitions for hotel developments, industrial use and infrastructure projects.

Shipping: SSEK regularly advises clients on compliance with cabotage rules and the implications for foreign investments in the domestic sea transportation industry.

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT): The firm represents multinational clients entering the Indonesian telecommunications and IT sector, advising on regulatory and licensing issues for companies entering the market, and providing continuing advice on all aspects of their operations, including procurement, employment and tax law. SSEK is active in advising clients in the growing e-commerce sector including on issues related to e-money and online payment services. We also advise clients on data privacy and protection issues.

Comparative Guides

• Indonesia: Energy – Oil & Gas

  Published: November 2019

  Authors: Fitriana Mahiddin Wynne Prasetyo

  This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Energy – Oil & Gas laws and regulations that may occur in Indonesia.