Cross-Border Dispute Management: Focus On Indonesia

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 Indonesia are mostly document and formal evidentiary based. Cases typically require comprehensive written documentation, including the statement of claim, statement of defence, documentary evidence, and written conclusions.

Against this important backdrop, we advise clients on how best to prepare when facing disputes in Indonesia.