Asialaw Profiles
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Hadiputranto Hadinoto & Partners’ labour and employment practice sources its own mandates as well as discharging work obtained from affiliate Baker & McKenzie.The firm advised one of Asia’s leading agro business companies on negotiating the departure ... [more]

Hadiputranto Hadinoto & Partners’ labour and employment practice sources its own mandates as well as discharging work obtained from affiliate Baker & McKenzie.

The firm advised one of Asia’s leading agro business companies on negotiating the departure of the sole Indonesian national director of its Indonesian subsidiary. This complex case required the removal of the director under the Company Law.

Another highlight was advising a leading international technology provider on employment law matters such as the transfer of employees and the employment of foreigners.

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This specialist law firm is widely acknowledged by peers throughout the industry. Renowned for its expertise in civil and criminal litigation, the firm focuses on terminations and redundancies. Founding partner Kemalsjah Siregar is well versed in labour ... [more]

This specialist law firm is widely acknowledged by peers throughout the industry. Renowned for its expertise in civil and criminal litigation, the firm focuses on terminations and redundancies. Founding partner Kemalsjah Siregar is well versed in labour law and is extremely well respected for his extensive expertise representing clients such as HSBC, INCO and Freeport.

The team is noted for its comprehensive and effective handling of sensitive employment issues. It has an unshakable workload of labour disputes.

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Makarim & Taira S has built a strong reputation for labour and employment disputes. The practice has enjoyed another strong year, and has promoted senior associates Benny Bernarto and Teddy Suprijadi to the partnership.Co-leader of the practice Richard ... [more]

Makarim & Taira S has built a strong reputation for labour and employment disputes. The practice has enjoyed another strong year, and has promoted senior associates Benny Bernarto and Teddy Suprijadi to the partnership.

Co-leader of the practice Richard Cornwallis is an extremely well regarded lawyer who specialises and has particular strength in labour and employment matters.

The firm advised Waterford Wedgwood in a termination of employment case and also the negotiation of acceptable severance pay to all affected employees.

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Soemadipradja & Taher’s employment practice has extensive experience and expertise advising and assisting clients in all aspects of Indonesian employment law. The past year has seen the firm advising multinational companies, especially mining and insurance ... [more]

Soemadipradja & Taher’s employment practice has extensive experience and expertise advising and assisting clients in all aspects of Indonesian employment law. The past year has seen the firm advising multinational companies, especially mining and insurance entities.

One of the practice’s strengths is advising on industrial relation disputes. For example, it advised PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara on employment matters, which included a strike at a mine site.

The firm also advised Sumatra Copper & Gold and its Indonesian partners on the restructuring of employment contracts and contractor arrangements for its mining ventures in Indonesia.

Another highlight was representing Zurich Insurance Company and Zurich Indonesia on various employment matters following the acquisition of an Indonesian life insurance company.

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SSEK is well regarded for “its experience in advising large international clients with dispute settlements and the full range of employment matters”, says one client.The past year has seen the employment team maintain its high standards on employment ... [more]

SSEK is well regarded for “its experience in advising large international clients with dispute settlements and the full range of employment matters”, says one client.

The past year has seen the employment team maintain its high standards on employment contracts, severance matters and personnel policies. For example, the team successfully protected MARS from unnecessary costs when a former employee filed a claim against the company for damages due to unfair dismissal and discriminative treatment.

Another highlight was advising McDonald’s in a claim lodged by former employees of a local affiliate who were unhappy with the sale of the company. An agreement was reached with the new owners honouring their years of service. However, the employees then recanted and demanded compensation. The decision from the Labour Court and the recommendation from the National Commission of Human Rights went in favour of McDonald’s.

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Christian Teo Purwono & Partners (formerly Christian Teo & Associates) focuses on white collar employment issues, such as hiring and the retrenchment of officers, rather than just labour disputes or mass employment terminations. The firm advised ... [more]

Christian Teo Purwono & Partners (formerly Christian Teo & Associates) focuses on white collar employment issues, such as hiring and the retrenchment of officers, rather than just labour disputes or mass employment terminations.

The firm advised Dell Inc on various employment issues. These included the suspension of employees, the termination of employment relationship procedures, the consequences of terminations and other matters under the Indonesian Manpower Law and Industrial Dispute Resolution Law.

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Mochtar Karuwin Komar’s expertise in contract labour agreements, union and collective bargaining, and personnel policies and practices, is highly regarded by peers. One competitor notes: “The firm houses a nice employment team.”The firm had a busy year ... [more]

Mochtar Karuwin Komar’s expertise in contract labour agreements, union and collective bargaining, and personnel policies and practices, is highly regarded by peers. One competitor notes: “The firm houses a nice employment team.”

The firm had a busy year advising Clifford Chance and a Hong Kong based law firm on labour matters. It also provided due diligence for a major Korean law firm on Indonesian employment regulations, and advised on disputes for a foreign pharmaceutical company.

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Assegaf Hamzah & Partners Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has a strong record in representing individuals and corporations on employment matters. The firm is particularly adept at general advisory work on the complex rules governing the employment ... [more]

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has a strong record in representing individuals and corporations on employment matters. The firm is particularly adept at general advisory work on the complex rules governing the employment of expatriates in Indonesia. A classic example of the team’s ability was representing a company in its pursuit of a number of senior employees accused of misusing their positions in the company for purposes of self-enrichment.

Roosdiono & Partners

Roosdiono & Partners is renowned for frequently representing employers in employment dispute resolution cases. The firm has built a strong client base through advising businessmen and companies of their rights and obligations under Indonesian law. The firm is also very familiar in handling mediation cases.

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