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SSEK Law Firm

Employment

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Indonesia


SSEK Law Firm

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About

Provided by SSEK Law Firm

SSEK has a full-service employment practice with deep experience in contentious employment matters, in particular employment terminations and employment-related litigation. We are extremely active in assisting multinationals and domestic companies on everyday employment matters such as employee contracts, enrolment in Indonesia’s social security program for workers.

SSEK's labor and employment team advises corporate clients on severance matters, personnel policies and work rules, employment contracts, collective bargaining arrangements, pension funds, secondment arrangements, mandatory training and social security programs and related matters. We also arrange work permits, visas, residency permits and related governmental approvals and filings.

SSEK is the exclusive Indonesia member of the Employment Law Alliance, an elite global network of leading employment law firms and lawyers.

Recent work highlights

  • Successfully representing the local subsidiary of an American multinational against a lawsuit filed by employees terminated as part of the rationalization process at our client's factory.
  • Assisting a multinational manufacturer with its employment law, commercial and regulatory affairs in Indonesia.
  • Advising a European diversified group of companies on the termination of employees.
  • Advising an international engineering and construction company on employment contracts for expatriate employees, termination issues and outsourcing.

Industries (14)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Employment - Indonesia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

SSEK Law Firm harbours legal expertise across the spectrum of Indonesian employment issues, and is noted for assisting a diverse multinational clientele. The team's strength lies in employment litigation, mass terminations and expatriate employment, as well as collective labour agreements. The team draws upon the strength of its corporate department to provide comprehensive advice on M&A-related employment issues, as well as handling a range of contractual matters. SSEK assists clients from a range of sectors, including TMT, finance and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • SSEK assisted Euronet Worldwide with the employment aspects its cross-border acquisition of Infinitium.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • SSEK's lawyers are professional and practical. They have a good relationship with the relevant government authorities and are well known in the industry.

    Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are experienced and knowledgeable and provide clear information when we ask for legal advice.

    Employment respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Stephen Igor Warokka
    Band 2Stephen Igor Warokka

    Stephen Igor Warokka

    Stephen Igor Warokka is recognised among market sources for his expertise in corporate immigration and work permit matters in Indonesia. He also advises employers on termination matters.
    • Stephen Igor Warokka has a good understanding of immigration matters.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is very responsible, hands-on and leads his team very well.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Syahdan Z. Aziz
    Band 2Syahdan Z. Aziz

    Syahdan Z. Aziz

    Syahdan Aziz often advises multinational corporations with operations in Indonesia on a range of employment compliance matters, as well as terminations and the employment aspects of transactions.
    • Syahdan is an employment specialist and knowledgeable in the area. He is my go-to lawyer for Indonesian matters.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific

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