Firm Profile > SSEK Legal Consultants > Jakarta, Indonesia
SSEK Legal Consultants Offices
MAYAPADA TOWER, 14TH FLOOR
JL JEND SUDIRMAN KAV 28
JAKARTA 12920
Indonesia
SSEK Legal Consultants > The Legal 500 Rankings
Corporate and M&A Tier 1
SSEK Legal Consultants has a strong track record in transactional work, particularly advising private equity houses on Indonesian investments. Ira Eddymurthy leads the practice and is notably active in the insurance and pharmaceutical sectors. Darrell Johnson focuses on the insurance sector, but is also known for his work in the natural resources space. Michael Carl is another key figure and has a particular presence in natural resources and TMT-related work. Financial services and tech specialist Fahrul Yusuf and Michael Twomey, who has extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, are also highly recommended.
Key clients
General Electric
GIC Real Estate
KEB Hana Bank
Dusit Thani Hotels
Grab Inc.
Alibaba
Nissan
Rentokil Initial
Mastercard
GlaxoSmithKline
IT and telecoms Tier 1
SSEK Legal Consultants' TMT team is a prominent player in Indonesia's growing fintech sector and regularly advises on regulations, licensing, data protection and transactions. Fahrul Yusuf co-heads the practice and is an expert in advising international clients entering the Indonesian market through M&A and joint ventures. Michael Carl also leads the team and has a similar focus on acting on corporate transactions within the fintech sector. Another key figure is Denny Rahmansyah, whose standout strengths are in data protection and privacy issues.
Key clients
Xiaomi
SoftBank Vision Fund
Alibaba
Grab Inc.
WeWork
BlackBerry
Didi Chuxing
IKEA
Microsoft
Real estate Tier 1
SSEK Legal Consultants has a strong background in advising on real estate matters in the commercial, residential and hospitality sectors. Denny Rahmansyah jointly leads the team and is skilled in M&A and joint ventures, as well as land acquisitions and leases. He is particularly active in the tourism and retail sectors. Fellow practice head Michael Twomey advises on commercial and hospitality real estate and is an expert in project finance. Michael Carl similarly focuses on project finance and regularly assists with land acquisitions and licensing matters associated with energy projects.
Testimonials
‘SSEK has complete knowledge of the real estate industry. They can not only advise on legal issues, but also give their opinions on commercial structures and terms.’
‘Exceed expectations.’
‘Denny Rahmansyah’s extensive knowledge allows him to answer questions in the blink of an eye.’
Key clients
Dusit Thani Group
Risland Sutera Property
Princeton Ventures
Swire Group
Jones Lang LaSalle
China Fortune Land Development
Credo Group
WeWork
Hongkong Land and Jakarta Land
Minor International
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
SSEK Legal Consultants' restructuring and insolvency practice has an enviable client roster of multinational companies. Michael Carl leads the practice and has acted on litigation and arbitration concerning debt restructuring. He is supported by Dewi Savitri Reni, who is also skilled in debt restructuring arbitration.
Shipping Tier 1
SSEK Legal Consultants runs the gamut of shipping and maritime-related services. Dyah Soewito jointly leads the practice and is especially skilled in ship financing and cabotage issues. Fellow practice head Michael Twomey has a longstanding history in the oil and gas sector, and with that brings a strong skill set in handling ship financing and cabotage matters. Also recommended is Stephen Igor Warokka, who is notably strong in the purchasing and selling of vessels.
Testimonials
‘The SSEK team provides a excellent level of service through a single point of contact who is supported by a team with good breadth of knowledge.’
Key clients
McDermott
BW Offshore
Coeclerici S.p.A.
Maersk
Colas
Axxis Geo Solutions
Ensco plc
Antitrust and competition Tier 2
SSEK Legal Consultants' highly experienced M&A team often advises on the merger control and competition issues surrounding major deals. Fahrul Yusuf is the key name to note and is an expert in competition regulations and approvals.
Key clients
Grab Inc.
Procter & Gamble
Roche
Rolls-Royce
Cargill
GlaxoSmithKline
Roche
China Construction Bank
Shinhan Investment Corporation
Siam Cement
Banking and finance Tier 2
Multinational financial groups regularly instruct SSEK Legal Consultants on loan agreements and financings, particularly when it comes to project finance. Ira Eddymurthy leads the practice and is notably skilled in the areas of project finance and insurance. Other key individuals include Michael Carl, who focuses on project finance and restructurings, and Fahrul Yusuf, who is a corporate lawyer with a strong emphasis on the banking sector.
Testimonials
‘Michael Carl has the ability to communicate Indonesian legal issues and requirements in a Western lawyering style.’
Key clients
China Development Bank
KEB Hana Bank
Daido Life Insurance Company
WaterCredit Investment Fund 3
Mastercard
Prudential
Aetna
Bank Central Asia
Western Union
American International Group
Dispute resolution Tier 2
SSEK Legal Consultants is experienced in both litigation and arbitration and has a strong emphasis on the natural resources sector. Michael Carl is a key figure and known for his work in the energy sector. Dewi Savitri Reni is another name of note and is experienced in both civil and criminal litigation.
Key clients
GE Power
Ford
Flame
China Development Bank
United Overseas Bank
Bakrie Telecom Tbk
Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises and Ministry of Finance
Jakarta Intercultural School
Technip
Pertamina
Labour and employment Tier 2
SSEK Legal Consultants is highly skilled in advising on employment contracts, labour agreements and the employment aspects of M&A. Rusmaini Lenggogeni co-heads the practice and focuses on general advisory services as well as employment transfers and terminations. Also leading the team is Fahrul Yusuf, who is an expert in handling the employment aspects of M&A.
Key clients
Verifone
Universal Music Group
FedEx
Levi Strauss
Adidas
Fox International Channels
Procter & Gamble
Mastercard
Ford Motor Company
Grab
Projects and energy Tier 2
SSEK Legal Consultants has a strong reputation for handling mining, oil and gas, and power projects, and is one of the leading players in the growing geothermal sector. Michael Twomey leads the team and is an expert in oil and gas, mining and power projects. Other key figures include Michael Carl, who is very strong in the mining and energy sectors, and Dyah Soewito, who is skilled in the oil and gas and infrastructure spaces. Also recommended is Darrell Johnson, who is highly experienced in oil and gas projects.
Key clients
ExxonMobil
General Electric
Saudi Aramco
China Shenhua
Energy Development Corporation
Chevron
Total Oil
Pertamina
McDermott
BW Offshore
Tax Tier 2
SSEK Legal Consultants' work within this space involves advising on the tax aspects of transactions, restructurings and investments. Ira Eddymurthy and Rusmaini Lenggogeni from the corporate team are the key names of note.
Capital markets Tier 3
SSEK Legal Consultants' corporate practice regularly assists its client base with listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Corporate partners Ira Eddymurthy and Fahrul Yusuf are the two key names to note.
SSEK Legal Consultants > Firm Profile
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.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Managing partner | Denny Rahmansyah | dennyrahmansyah@ssek.com | +62 21 521 2038 / +62 21 2953 2000 |
| Communications department | David Eyerly | davideyerly@ssek.com | +62 21 521 2038 / +62 21 2953 2000 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Syahdan Z. Aziz | View Profile | |
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Mr Michael S Carl | View Profile | |
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Ms Ira A Eddymurthy | View Profile | |
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Mr Darrell R Johnson | View Profile | |
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Ms Rusmaini Lenggogeni | View Profile | |
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Ms Fitriana Mahiddin | View Profile | |
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Mr Denny Rahmansyah | View Profile | |
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Ms Dewi Savitri Reni | View Profile | |
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Mr Fransiscus Rodyanto | View Profile | |
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Ms Dyah Soewito | View Profile | |
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Mr Jonathan M Streifer | View Profile | |
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Mr Michael D Twomey | View Profile | |
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Mr Stephen Warokka | View Profile | |
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Mr Fahrul S Yusuf | View Profile |