SSEK Law Firm

SSEK Law Firm's shipping and maritime law offering is jointly spearheaded by Stephen Igor Warokka and Michael Twomey. Its clientele includes energy corporations, logistics companies and maritime-focused entities. The practice has a proven track record in contested shipping disputes, regulatory framework development and licensing matters. Twomey has extensive expertise in energy law. With recent experience in environmental class actions, Warokka is well-versed in multi-jurisdictional matters. Mutiara Kasih Ramadhani regularly advises clients on due diligence, ownership requirements and corporate arrangements.

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Testimonials

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'Stephen Igor Warokka possesses expertise in advising clients on a wide range of shipping matters, both contentious and non-contentious, such as offshore oil and gas drilling, compliance with licensing requirements, and resolving disputes within the maritime industry.'

Key clients

Van Oord
Pertamina International Shipping
Coeclerici
McDermott

Work highlights

Successfully defended PT Pelayaran Sinar Shipping Indonesia against a class-action lawsuit over alleged environmental harm in Muara Badak.

Assisted the Indonesian subsidiary of global shipping giant with a corporate restructuring to expand its business to include domestic shipping operations in Indonesia.

Advised a European shipping and logistics company on the establishment of an Indonesian domestic shipping presence, including the regulatory framework for foreign investment in the shipping sector, compliance with cabotage rules, and ownership and licensing requirements under Indonesian maritime law.