SSEK Law Firm
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
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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.
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- JakartaMayapada Tower 14th Floor JI. Jend. Sudirman Kav.28 , Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia, 12920
- Web: www.ssek.com
- Tel: +62 21 521 2038
- Fax: +62 21 521 2039
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SSEK Partner Syahdan Z. Aziz Named to Board of Directors of Employment Law Alliance
Syahdan Z. Aziz, a partner at SSEK Law Firm, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) and will serve as the Asia Pacific Regional Chair. The ELA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive network of labor, employment, and immigration lawyers.
SSEK Co-Hosts AMTS Event on AI and Tech
SSEK Law Firm co-hosted the Asia Multilateral Training Session (AMTS) on AI and Tech, held in Jakarta from November 14 -16.
Constitutional Court: Employment Terminations in Indonesia Require Court Decision
Important news from Indonesia's Constitutional Court, which has issued a decision that, among other things, employment terminations in Indonesia require a court decision that is legally binding.
SSEK Acting as Indonesian Counsel to Yokohama in $905m Acquisition of Goodyear’s OTR Tire Business
SSEK Law Firm is acting as Indonesian counsel to The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited in its acquisition of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s off-the-road (OTR) tire business for $905 million, as has been announced.
Employer Obligations Under Indonesia’s New Law on Maternal and Child Welfare
Obligations for employers in Indonesia under new law on maternal and child welfare.
New OJK Regulation on Technological Innovation in Indonesia’s Financial Sector
SSEK looks at the new OJK regulation in Indonesia regulating Technological Innovations in the Financial Sector, particularly the new ITSK licensing regime.
SSEK Acts for Tokushukai Medical Corporation Group in Major Cooperation Project in Indonesian Health
SSEK Law Firm is acting as Indonesian counsel for Tokushukai Medical Corporation Group in connection with the 10 billion Japanese yen financing and development of a groundbreaking cardiovascular center in Jakarta.
SSEK Law Firm Advises Indosat on Transfer of Data Center Assets
SSEK Law Firm represented PT Indosat Tbk in the successful transfer of data center assets valued at IDR 2.62 trillion to an affiliated company.
SSEK Assists on Singapore Listing of Malaysian Plantation Group TSH Resources Berhad
SSEK Law Firm assisted Malaysian plantation group TSH Resources Berhad on the Indonesian aspects of its secondary listing on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
SSEK Assists Angkasa Pura Properti with Development of Aircraft MRO Facility at Bali Airport
SSEK Law Firm assisted PT Angkasa Pura Properti with the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement for the development of a 17,000-square-meter aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
Legal Alert: Indonesia – New Merger Filing Regulation
Indonesia’s competition authority, the KPPU, has issued a new merger filing regulation. SSEK Law Firm looks at what appear to be the biggest changes under the new regulation.
SSEK Assists Angkasa Pura I for the Operation of Kediri Airport
SSEK assisted PT Angkasa Pura I in the conclusion of a Joint Operation Agreement between AP I and PT Surya Dhoho Investama for the operation of Kediri Airport, the first entirely privately funded airport in Indonesia.
SSEK Proudly Announces Brand Refresh
SSEK is pleased to announce a brand refresh including a redesign of the firm’s logo, website, and communications. We also have updated our name to SSEK Law Firm.
SSEK Helps InJourney Bring Formula One Powerboat Event to Indonesia
SSEK has acted for PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero), which does business under the name InJourney, in the negotiation and finalization of an agreement for Indonesia to host its first Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship event.
SSEK Advises IDX-Listed Indo Kordsa on Merger
SSEK advised PT Indo Kordsa Tbk on the successful merger with its subsidiary, PT Indo Kordsa Polyester. Indo Kordsa, the surviving company in the merger, is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
SSEK Recognized in Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 100 2022
SSEK has been recognized in the Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 100 2022 of the world's leading law firms for cross-border restructuring and insolvency.
SSEK Assists CFLD With Acquisition of Land in West Java
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, acted for China Fortune Land Development in the acquisition of approximately 280 hectares of land in West Java from PT Buana Makmur Indah, which is part of leading Indonesian land and property developer Agung Podomoro Land.
SSEK Assists TSH Resources Berhad with Large Indonesia Land Disposal
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, has assisted TSH Resources Berhad, one of the largest Malaysia-based oil palm plantation groups, with the disposal of land covering more than 13,000 hectares in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, for a total of approximately US$162 million, as has been reported.
SSEK Assists Blackstone-backed Moonbug on Acquisition of Singapore Animation Studio Behind ‘Oddbods’
SSEK Legal Consultants, acting as Indonesian counsel, has assisted London-based media company Moonbug Entertainment on the acquisition of Singapore-based media company and production studio One Animation.
Free Webinar on Indonesia’s Tax Harmonization Law
Free webinar will highlight key changes businesses in Indonesia should be aware of and discuss best practices for companies to stay compliant with the overhauled tax regime.
SSEK Assists Samanea Group on Jakarta Wholesale Center Development
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, assisted Samanea Group with the development of the One-Stop O20 Regional Wholesale Trade City, the first and most comprehensive wholesale center in Indonesia.
SSEK Advises Indosat on $300m Data Center JV with BDx
With an estimated value of $300 million, this reportedly would be one of the largest foreign investments in the data center sector in Indonesia.
SSEK Assists SYSTEMIQ on Local Waste Management Projects in Indonesia
SSEK has assisted SYSTEMIQ, a systems change company, in its work with its partners in Indonesia to design and implement local waste management projects. These projects are designed and operated to be self-sustaining through the generation of plastic credits and other local revenue sources.
SSEK Acts as Indonesian Counsel for POSCO International in Equity Transfer
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, assisted POSCO International Corporation (PIC) in an equity transfer between PIC and its Singaporean holding company.
SSEK Partner Named to AmCham Indonesia Board of Governors
SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka has been named to the AmCham Indonesia Board of Governors. Stephen is passionate about being a bridge between the business community and the Indonesian Government and looks forward to further supporting AmCham’s advocacy efforts.
SSEK Acts for Indonesian Conglomerate in Acquisition by Singapore Holding Company
SSEK acted for a diversified Indonesian conglomerate that operates in the property, trading and services, manufacturing and natural resources sectors, in a transaction with MEA Commercial Holdings Pte. Ltd. (MEACH), a leading Singapore holding company.
Indonesia and COVID-19: FAQs on Force Majeure
In the wake of COVID-19, we answer questions on the concept and implementation of force majeure clauses in Indonesia and the ability of defaulting parties to avoid liability.
SSEK Partner Syahdan Z. Aziz Named to Board of Directors of Employment Law Alliance
Syahdan Z. Aziz, a partner at SSEK Law Firm, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) and will serve as the Asia Pacific Regional Chair. The ELA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive network of labor, employment, and immigration lawyers.
SSEK Co-Hosts AMTS Event on AI and Tech
SSEK Law Firm co-hosted the Asia Multilateral Training Session (AMTS) on AI and Tech, held in Jakarta from November 14 -16.
Constitutional Court: Employment Terminations in Indonesia Require Court Decision
Important news from Indonesia's Constitutional Court, which has issued a decision that, among other things, employment terminations in Indonesia require a court decision that is legally binding.
SSEK Acting as Indonesian Counsel to Yokohama in $905m Acquisition of Goodyear’s OTR Tire Business
SSEK Law Firm is acting as Indonesian counsel to The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited in its acquisition of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s off-the-road (OTR) tire business for $905 million, as has been announced.
Employer Obligations Under Indonesia’s New Law on Maternal and Child Welfare
Obligations for employers in Indonesia under new law on maternal and child welfare.
New OJK Regulation on Technological Innovation in Indonesia’s Financial Sector
SSEK looks at the new OJK regulation in Indonesia regulating Technological Innovations in the Financial Sector, particularly the new ITSK licensing regime.
SSEK Acts for Tokushukai Medical Corporation Group in Major Cooperation Project in Indonesian Health
SSEK Law Firm is acting as Indonesian counsel for Tokushukai Medical Corporation Group in connection with the 10 billion Japanese yen financing and development of a groundbreaking cardiovascular center in Jakarta.
SSEK Law Firm Advises Indosat on Transfer of Data Center Assets
SSEK Law Firm represented PT Indosat Tbk in the successful transfer of data center assets valued at IDR 2.62 trillion to an affiliated company.
SSEK Assists on Singapore Listing of Malaysian Plantation Group TSH Resources Berhad
SSEK Law Firm assisted Malaysian plantation group TSH Resources Berhad on the Indonesian aspects of its secondary listing on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
SSEK Assists Angkasa Pura Properti with Development of Aircraft MRO Facility at Bali Airport
SSEK Law Firm assisted PT Angkasa Pura Properti with the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement for the development of a 17,000-square-meter aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
Legal Alert: Indonesia – New Merger Filing Regulation
Indonesia’s competition authority, the KPPU, has issued a new merger filing regulation. SSEK Law Firm looks at what appear to be the biggest changes under the new regulation.
SSEK Assists Angkasa Pura I for the Operation of Kediri Airport
SSEK assisted PT Angkasa Pura I in the conclusion of a Joint Operation Agreement between AP I and PT Surya Dhoho Investama for the operation of Kediri Airport, the first entirely privately funded airport in Indonesia.
SSEK Proudly Announces Brand Refresh
SSEK is pleased to announce a brand refresh including a redesign of the firm’s logo, website, and communications. We also have updated our name to SSEK Law Firm.
SSEK Helps InJourney Bring Formula One Powerboat Event to Indonesia
SSEK has acted for PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero), which does business under the name InJourney, in the negotiation and finalization of an agreement for Indonesia to host its first Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship event.
SSEK Advises IDX-Listed Indo Kordsa on Merger
SSEK advised PT Indo Kordsa Tbk on the successful merger with its subsidiary, PT Indo Kordsa Polyester. Indo Kordsa, the surviving company in the merger, is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
SSEK Recognized in Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 100 2022
SSEK has been recognized in the Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 100 2022 of the world's leading law firms for cross-border restructuring and insolvency.
SSEK Assists CFLD With Acquisition of Land in West Java
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, acted for China Fortune Land Development in the acquisition of approximately 280 hectares of land in West Java from PT Buana Makmur Indah, which is part of leading Indonesian land and property developer Agung Podomoro Land.
SSEK Assists TSH Resources Berhad with Large Indonesia Land Disposal
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, has assisted TSH Resources Berhad, one of the largest Malaysia-based oil palm plantation groups, with the disposal of land covering more than 13,000 hectares in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, for a total of approximately US$162 million, as has been reported.
SSEK Assists Blackstone-backed Moonbug on Acquisition of Singapore Animation Studio Behind ‘Oddbods’
SSEK Legal Consultants, acting as Indonesian counsel, has assisted London-based media company Moonbug Entertainment on the acquisition of Singapore-based media company and production studio One Animation.
Free Webinar on Indonesia’s Tax Harmonization Law
Free webinar will highlight key changes businesses in Indonesia should be aware of and discuss best practices for companies to stay compliant with the overhauled tax regime.
SSEK Assists Samanea Group on Jakarta Wholesale Center Development
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, assisted Samanea Group with the development of the One-Stop O20 Regional Wholesale Trade City, the first and most comprehensive wholesale center in Indonesia.
SSEK Advises Indosat on $300m Data Center JV with BDx
With an estimated value of $300 million, this reportedly would be one of the largest foreign investments in the data center sector in Indonesia.
SSEK Assists SYSTEMIQ on Local Waste Management Projects in Indonesia
SSEK has assisted SYSTEMIQ, a systems change company, in its work with its partners in Indonesia to design and implement local waste management projects. These projects are designed and operated to be self-sustaining through the generation of plastic credits and other local revenue sources.
SSEK Acts as Indonesian Counsel for POSCO International in Equity Transfer
SSEK, led by partner Denny Rahmansyah, assisted POSCO International Corporation (PIC) in an equity transfer between PIC and its Singaporean holding company.
SSEK Partner Named to AmCham Indonesia Board of Governors
SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka has been named to the AmCham Indonesia Board of Governors. Stephen is passionate about being a bridge between the business community and the Indonesian Government and looks forward to further supporting AmCham’s advocacy efforts.
SSEK Acts for Indonesian Conglomerate in Acquisition by Singapore Holding Company
SSEK acted for a diversified Indonesian conglomerate that operates in the property, trading and services, manufacturing and natural resources sectors, in a transaction with MEA Commercial Holdings Pte. Ltd. (MEACH), a leading Singapore holding company.
Indonesia and COVID-19: FAQs on Force Majeure
In the wake of COVID-19, we answer questions on the concept and implementation of force majeure clauses in Indonesia and the ability of defaulting parties to avoid liability.