Mrs. Naz Juman Gulinazaer is frequently described as an inspirational leader known for her nimble and logical thinking, her extensive experience and business contacts, and her solid track record in advising on complex legal questions in both litigation lawsuits and corporate law matters. Over the past decade, she has championed a legal team as founder and CEO of Schinder Law Firm, specializing in a broad scope of projects within the Indonesian infrastructure and energy fields, some of which include electric power plants, freeway and bridge projects, and chemical plants. The legal services she provides include advising on the optimal legal structure of projects, carrying out due diligence, taking part in negotiations, offering legal analysis and legal opinions, and assisting in transactions.

Yet, her expertise is not confined to traditional domestic developments. In fact, Naz has assisted numerous foreign investment companies, institutions, and organizations in successfully investing in and entering the Indonesian market. She has become a trustworthy corporate consultant for companies and organizations from their initial establishment until the present.

Constantly seeking out new ways to challenge herself, Naz has expanded her already impressive breadth of expertise by founding BIAMC, Bali’s first and only arbitration and meditation center. She carries with her a progressive, entrepreneurial spirit that animates her one-of-a-kind Balinese non-profit association. She is committed to remaining forward-thinking while maintaining a special culture founded on teamwork, a healthy work environment, and a strong work ethic.

Prof. Dr. I.B.R Supancana obtained his PhD in International Law from Leiden University, the Netherland (1998), before that got his Master of International Law from University of Indonesia (1990) and Bachelor of Law (S.H) in International Law from Padjadajaran University (1983). He has also acted as a Guest Lecturer at several universities, not only in Indonesia but also abroad (among others: Advanced Studies on Air and Space Law, Leiden University, Kobe University). His main areas of expertise are in the field of Aviation and Space Law; Foreign Direct Investment Law; Settlement of Disputes (Arbitration and ADR); Cyber Law; Mining; International Commercial Contract; and Regulatory Reform.

He has acted as an advisor and consultant for various international organizations and donor countries (GIZ, JICA, World Bank, British Embassy, EU Trade, among others) as well as Indonesian Governmental Agencies (among others, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, National Institute of Aeronautics and Space, National Law Reform Body, National Development Planning Board, National Investment Coordination Board, etc.). He often represents the government in bilateral and multilateral negotiations (ASEAN Regional Forum, APEC, UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, APSCO, among others).

Over the past 33 years, he has provided legal services to domestic as well as overseas companies, including appearing as an expert witness in the USA and Singapore and before the National Anti-Corruption Court. A trainer for certified training on mediation at the National Mediation Center (PMN) and for a training series on development of legal skills jointly organized by the Indonesian Bar Association (PERADI) with the Center for Law and Business (PPHBI) as a part capacity building/continuing legal education program.

Other notable contributions are as an editor at an international and national prestigious law journal (Journal of East-Asia and International Law, Korea; Asia Mediation Journal, Singapore; Indonesian Law Journal, Lex Mercatoria). He has published more than 40 books and research articles, and his articles have been published in many scientific journals. Currently, he is assigned by the government to chair an inter-department working group on preparing draft of the academic paper on draft of laws on private international law; a draft of law on a revision of the Indonesian Company Law; and also as one of the initiators of the draft of law on Personal Data Protection.

Dr. Bambang Supriyanto is a Senior Of Counsel at Schinder Law Firm, a doctor in law from Padjadjaran State University, Bandung. He has over 32 years of experience in handling industrial relations. His most recent position was as an industrial relations advisor to the senior vice president of business services at Unocal Indonesia (an American oil & gas company). Subsequently, he moved to Chevron Indonesia. He has professional experience in labor matters, is a member of the National Labor Dispute Committee, a member of the team for the establishment of the Indonesia Labor Court, chairman of the industrial relations committee for an oil & gas company in Indonesia, a member delegate for ILO’s annual conference in Geneva, Switzerland on the team of comparative study of the Indonesian Employers Association to Oslo, Norway, has worked in labor dispute resolution in oil & gas companies, a chairman for Labor Law Review on outsourcing from the oil & gas sector. Currently, he is program director of Certified Human Resources Professionals, a lecturer for undergraduate and magister of law at Atma Jaya University, Jakarta, a senior consultant on industrial relations and a speaker at public seminars on labor law/industrial relations and a senior trainer in public training on labor law/industrial relations

Graduated as a Law Bachelor from Tarumanagara University Jakarta, and Magister of Notary from University of Indonesia, has a 10 years working experience in Notarial division, specialized in Company registration, all kinds of company licenses, company legal action, sale & purchase land or property agreement and transfer of ownership rights.

He also has vast experience in company Merger, Division, Acquisition, Restructuring. Dedicated and self earned esteemed reputation in Notarial media, Highly appreciated by clients and recognized domestically.

Abu Bakar Munir is an internationally‑renowned scholar, expert and consultant on ICT Law and Data Protection Law. He held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, Malaysia. Currently, he is a Professor of Law at the Faculty and an Associate Fellow at the University of Malaya, Malaysian Centre for Regulatory Studies (UMCoRS). He is a Legal Advisor and Data Protection Consultant at the Straits Interactive Pte Ltd Singapore, Academic Advisory Council Member of the Asia Pacific Institute for the Digital Economy (APIDE) Tokyo, a member of the Asian Privacy Scholars Network (APSN) and Chairman of the Data Protection Committee of the University of Malaya.

Professor Abu Bakar is the author of several books; Privatization (1992), Cyberlaw: Policies and Challenges (1999), Privacy and Data Protection (2002), Internet Banking: Law and Practice (2004), and Information and Communication Technology Law: State, Internet and Information (2010). His work Personal Data Protection in Malaysia: Law and Practice (2010) is a must-read book that provides guidance on how to comply with the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of 2010. His most recent book, Data Protection Law in Asia (Thomson Reuters, Hong Kong) was published in December 2014. He is currently working on the second edition. He is also widely published in articles on various aspects of ICT law and data protection law. He speaks extensively at seminars, conferences and workshops in Malaysia and around the world, including at events organized by universities, such as NUS, Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, and others. Representatives of Google, Facebook and Yahoo are among the participants of his talks.

Professor Abu Bakar Munir is often consulted upon by governments and private entities around the globe. He was appointed as an advisor to the government of Malaysia on data protection in 2007 and was instrumental in the crafting and passing of PDPA 2010. Currently, he is a data protection consultant for the governments of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Together with a number of consultants from Europe, he was awarded a contract by the European Commission to undertake research and consultancy work to study the adequacy of data protection laws in Asia-Pacific countries.

Professor Abu Bakar was seconded as an IT Law Advisor and Principal Consultant to the government of Dubai, UAE where he led an international team of consultants in developing and drafting several IT legislation to facilitate the Dubai Internet City, a multi-billion dollar IT project. He was a Council Member of the Asia Pacific Privacy Charter Council (APPCC) and a recipient of the Malaysia Cyber Security Awards (Minister’s Award) in 2010 and the Malaysia Cyber Security Award (Information Security Visionary of the Year) in 2010. His other areas of specialization include Air and Space Law, Nanotechnology Law and Policy, and Renewable Energy Law and Policy. He has published numerous articles on these subjects. His work “Renewables: Solar Energy Needs Focus” was published in the Journal of Nature in January 2016.

Saebani is a Schinder Law Firm counsel specialized in labor and employment. He is an expert in labor and employment with more than 35 years of experience. Prior to joining Schinder Law Firm, Saebani worked as a human resources director in several multinational private and state owned companies. Saebani obtained his doctoral degree from Trisakti University, Jakarta and a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the State University of Florida, USA.

She is a proud member of Schinder law firm, impressing clients, home and aboard, with her profound theoretical basis and abundant practice experience. She assists foundations, associations and companies as legal consultant and deals with the legal affairs of various corporations. Over the years, she has successfully advised a significant number of domestic and foreign clients with their projects in a wide range of industries across Indonesia. She has extensive experience in assisting with corporate actions, including structuring foreign investment, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and setting up legal entities, establishing new companies in compliance with Indonesian law. She is expert in drafting applications for licenses, joint venture agreements, articles of association and other corporate documents, conducting legal due diligence, legal compliance review and legal feasibility studies for clients.

A leading figure at Schinder Law Firm, Ms. Dewi has played an important role in a wide range of significant transactions involving both domestic and international businesses in various types of work, such as foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and debt restructuring, real estate and intellectual property rights.

Antonius takes a broad view of legal matters, is active and precise and has a reliable working style. He is adept at civil and commercial law (including contract law, company law, property law, immigration law, labor law etc.), criminal defense, administrative proceedings and non-litigating cases. During the course of his legal career, he has been involved in many influential cases involving large settlements and complex legal issues.

Boasting strong theoretical knowledge, a practical working style and a thoughtful sense of service, he has earned a good reputation among clients, and his performance has been outstanding year after year. At present, he is assisting foreign investors in due diligence exercises, mergers and acquisitions. He has received instructions from various large state-owned enterprises and well-known private enterprises in the areas of forestry, services, manufacturing, e-commerce industry, mining and energy sectors and other industries. 

Budhi is a commercial litigation lawyer. Prior to joining Schinder Law Firm, he worked at one of the largest litigation law firms in Indonesia where he honed his litigation and lawyering skills, representing a wide range of high profile clients in a team of notable Indonesian lawyers. Budhi has also contributed as a co-writer to various books and legal journals.

In respect of litigation, Budhi has extensive experience in representing numerous domestic and multi-national companies before the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration (BANI) and the Indonesian courts. At Schinder Law Firm, his practice areas include anti monopoly & competition law, bankruptcy, insolvency and debt restructuring, employment and labor disputes, intellectual property rights, franchising, intellectual property disputes, private clients and property, insurance and re-insurance, aviation and shipping, criminal litigation, anti-fraud and corporate investigations, commercial litigation and out of court dispute settlement.

Ms. Devi joined Schinder Law Firm as an associate in 2015. At Schinder Law Firm, her practice areas include corporate law, M&A, foreign direct investment, banking and finance, in which she has extensive regulatory knowledge. She has also been involved in numerous projects and cross border transactions relating to multifinance company, tourism and infrastructure, land and property, and industry and trading. The clients she has assisted range from domestic to multinational companies, banks, and financial government institutions. Her employment practice within Schinder Law Firm includes drafting and review of employment contracts, employee handbooks and manuals, collective labor agreements, as well as providing advice and assistance in employment termination and negotiations including complex employment matters arising from mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring and reorganization.  

Ms. Christin specializes in general corporate commercial, foreign direct investment and M&A matters. She possesses extensive experience in advising domestic and international clients in various corporate commercial matters related to PMA companies, representative office, licensing, regulatory compliance and general corporate legal matters.

Ms. Christin’s areas of practice include foreign direct investment, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, land and property, construction law and general private law. She has assisted clients in major transactions relating to general corporate, investment and labor matters and has gained extensive regulatory knowledge in these areas. She is also involved in legal due diligence for acquisition purposes.

Suryani joined Schinder Law Firm in 2016. At Schinder Law Firm, she is part of the team which assists clients in financing projects, share acquisition and corporate matters. Her practice areas include M&A, foreign direct investment, general corporate, employment law and commercial law.

Erick Sanjaya Perkasa obtained his Bachelor of Law (S.H.) from Batam International University and is currently enrolled as a Master Degree Candidate majoring in Notary Public from Pelita Harapan University. Prior to joining Schinder Law Firm, he worked as a notary’s assistant at a Notary Public office. His experience in establishing foreign companies, licensing and in contract drafting skills is an essential asset for the firm. Thanks to his excellent problem solving skills and Mandarin language proficiency, Erick has assisted many multinational companies and Chinese stated‑owned companies.

At Schinder Law Firm, Erick is involved in various pre-litigation cases and general corporate matters; his practice areas include foreign direct investment, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, land and property and general private law.

Fioltico Jimwil is a prominent lawyer who joined Schinder Law Firm in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he held the position of senior associate at another top tier law firm. He possesses extensive experience in commercial litigation, criminal litigation, intellectual property disputes, labour disputes, mediation and arbitration.

He also has assisted multinational clients in several transactions related to financing, company restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, investment and corporate matters. He has also gained extensive experience and regulatory knowledge in these areas. At the firm, his areas of practice include commercial litigation, criminal litigation, intellectual property disputes, labour disputes, alternative dispute resolution, mining, oil and gas, plantations, environmental law and general corporate matters.

Ms. Mira is a commercial litigation lawyer, being licensed to practice in Indonesia. She has gained considerable experience across a broad range of litigation, mediation and arbitration matters, including drafting statements of claim and other pleadings at the District Court, High Court and Supreme Court levels, legal opinions and memoranda and other legal documents related to dispute resolution. She represents clients in commercial-related criminal proceedings and investigation before the authorities and is also experienced in representing clients in administrative disputes before the State Administrative Court as well as in bankruptcy proceedings before the Commercial Court.

Ms. Mira also frequently advises on manpower issues and recently completed an employment-document localization project for a multinational Chinese automotive spare parts company. At Schinder Law Firm, Mira focuses on regulatory compliance, anti‑monopoly & competition law, bankruptcy, insolvency and debt restructuring, employment and labor disputes, intellectual property rights, franchising, intellectual property disputes, private clients and property, insurance and re-insurance, aviation and shipping, criminal litigation, anti-fraud and corporate investigations, commercial litigation and out of court dispute settlement.