SSEK Law Firm

Firm Details

Managing Partner: Fitriana Mahiddin

Partners: Ira A Eddymurthy, Rusmaini Lenggogeni, Denny Rahmansyah, Syahdan Z Aziz, Dewi Savitri Reni, Fransiscus Rodyanto, Stephen Igor Warokka, Winnie Y Rolindrawan, Mahareksha Singh Dillon, Nico Mooduto

Foreign Legal Advisers: Michael D Twomey, Jonathan M Streifer, Michael S Carl

Number of other lawyers: 55

Languages: English, Indonesian

Firm Overview:

SSEK Law Firm was founded in 1992 and is today one of the largest and most highly regarded full-service law firms in Indonesia. SSEK combines the local knowledge of its more than three decades of practice with the global outlook of its award-winning lawyers to offer multinationals and domestic companies innovative and timely solutions to their practical challenges. SSEK is regularly recognized by independent legal directories as a leader in every major practice area, including antitrust and competition, banking and finance, capital markets, dispute resolution, energy and natural resources, infrastructure and project finance, insurance, labour and employment, M&A, real estate and construction, shipping, and technology, media and telecommunications.

Main Areas of Practice:

• Antitrust & Competition
• Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets & Securities
• Energy, Mining & Geothermal
• Environment
• Fintech
• Forestry & Plantations
• Infrastructure & Project Finance
• Insurance
• Intellectual Property
• Labour & Employment
• Life Sciences & Healthcare
• Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Oil & Gas
• Real Estate
• Restructuring & Insolvency
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Shipping & Logistics
• Tax Law
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Banking, Finance & Insurance:

SSEK advises on all aspects of establishing and operating financial institutions in Indonesia. As well as providing regulatory advice, the firm prepares loan agreements and security documents for financial institutions and advises clients on mutual funds and pension plans, project finance and syndicated commercial loan transactions.

Capital Markets & Securities:

SSEK advises issuers, underwriters and investors in stock, bond, convertible bond and commercial paper transactions, and assists clients with IPOs and strategic financing alternatives.

Dispute Resolution:

The firm helps clients develop appropriate strategies and claims in the event of a dispute while identifying any reasonable grounds for settlement and compromise. SSEK also advises clients on the merits of arbitration and related contractual requirements and acts as counsel in arbitral proceedings.

Energy, Mining & Natural Resources:

SSEK enjoys a strong international reputation in the coal and hard rock mining sector. The firm also assists investors in the forestry and palm oil plantation business.

Infrastructure & Project Finance:

SSEK has extensive experience in project finance for the oil and gas, energy and mining sectors. The firm acts as counsel to developers and lenders in all types of infrastructure development projects, including multimillion dollar private power, toll road, telecommunications and water supply projects, as well as natural gas pipeline and mining projects.

Intellectual Property:

SSEK’s IP practice assists domestic and multinational companies in protecting their trademarks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs in Indonesia. The firm is able to assist foreign IP owners in the prosecution and litigation of IP matters in Indonesia and work with outside experts for certain matters.

Labour & Employment:

The firm advises corporate clients on Indonesia’s complex labour laws, personnel policies and work rules, employment contracts, collective bargaining arrangements, pension funds and secondment arrangements. SSEK assists corporate clients with the termination process.

Litigation:

SSEK is experienced in civil litigation, arbitrations and dealing with the Indonesian national police in criminal investigations and complaints.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

The firm has worked on numerous high-profile acquisitions involving both private and publicly listed companies in a variety of sectors. SSEK advises on regulatory compliance and attends to related due diligence and document preparation.

Real Estate:

SSEK advises on all types of real estate transactions, including rendering assistance and advice on the acquisition, sale and relinquishment of land. It negotiates and drafts commercial leases of all sizes and complexity, and assists clients in the coordination of large real estate acquisitions for hotel developments, industrial use and infrastructure projects.

Shipping:

SSEK advises clients on compliance with cabotage rules and the implications for foreign investments in the domestic sea transportation industry, and assists with the sale and lease of vessels.

TMT:

The firm’s TMT team is experienced with M&A transactions in the technology space, cybersecurity, data privacy, fintech and regulatory matters.

International Work:

SSEK is regularly involved in large cross-border transactions. As an independent law firm, SSEK is able to work with major law firms in all jurisdictions.