The employment, pensions, and incentives practice at Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises on the full range of Indonesian employment and industrial relations matters. The team’s expertise covers front-end advisory on employment contracts and company policies, complex terminations and large-scale redundancies, internal investigations, and contentious matters before industrial relations courts. Prawidha Murti oversees the contentious employment arm of the department, while Dhani Maulana Pattinggi leads on non-contentious matters, with a focus on the energy, oil and gas, mining, construction and infrastructure sectors. Key support is offered by recently promoted partner Tedy Rachmanto, who specialises in corporate crime, contentious employment matters, and internal investigations, and Harris Toengkagie, who joined from Makarim & Taira S. in October 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in employment litigation.
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- ‘What makes their partners stand out is their clarity in explaining complex employment issues, which gives us confidence and comfort in decision-making. Their ability to communicate clearly and practically is a key quality we value, and it sets them apart from other firms.’
- 'Strong team with a good grasp of local laws and regulations. They interface very well with multinational clients.'
- 'They understand what matters to a multinational and so can tailor their advice depending on the audience.'
- ‘We have engaged Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills for various labour and employment matters. The team’s strength lies in their clear and practical communication, especially from the partners, which makes it easier for us to understand and manage employment-related risks. Their advice is always aligned with our operational realities, making them the most suitable firm for our needs.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Prawidha Murti
Other key lawyers
Dhani Maulana Pattinggi; Tedy Rachmanto; Harris Toengkagie