Walalangi & Partners in association with Nishimura & Asahi's labour and employment group handles a range of contentious and advisory matters, including termination and severance matters, whistleblower claims, corporate governance, as well as the employment aspects of M&A and corporate restructurings. The department, which is often called upon by companies from the consumer goods, financial services, energy, telecoms, chemicals and technology sectors, also assists with foreign worker permits and visa-related matters. The team is led by Luky I. Walalangi, whose broad corporate and M&A practice informs his work on employment matters. Jeanne Elisabeth Donauw also has expertise in advising on complex manpower issues related to inbound investments and corporate restructurings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their partners are always hands-on and easy to communicate with, resulting in their team always providing us with practical and easy-to-follow legal analysis and advice; always addressing all the client’s needs.’
- ‘They are very responsive and always took the initiative to drive the matters forward.’
Key clients
- Accura Law Firm (Denmark)
- AEL Indonesia
Work highlights
Advised the Yamaha Corporation on the corporate restructuring of its numerous Indonesian subsidiaries, including managing mass employment termination affecting over 1,000 employees in two Indonesian subsidiaries: PT Yamaha Indonesia, a piano parts manufacturer, and PT Yamaha Musical Products Asia, a piano manufacturer.
Practice head
Luky I. Walalangi
Other key lawyers
Jeanne Elisabeth Donauw; Setyaning Kartika Rini