
Intellectual Property, Cross-Border Data, and Compliance Risks in Artificial Intelligence Deployment
Deploying artificial intelligence technology is often viewed as a technical or operational milestone. In practice, however, legal risk frequently emerges after deployment, particularly in areas involving data governance, intellectual property ownership, and system accountability…

Automated Decision-Making and Legal Responsibility Under Indonesian Law
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly embedded in business operations across Indonesia, including financial services, digital commerce, logistics, and human resource management. Organizations are deploying automated systems to screen applicants, assess creditworthiness, detect fraud, and generate operational decisions at scale…

Choosing Legal Strategy in Default of Payment: Civil Lawsuit or PKPU Petition?
To pursue the fulfillment of rights relating to payment, one shall first understand the types of mechanism available at law. Under the civil law regime in Indonesia, non-performance of payment obligation may be pursued through, among others, civil lawsuit (gugatan perdata) mechanism based on the general civil law framework or suspension of debt payment obligation petition…

Domestic and International Arbitration in Indonesia: Understanding the Key Distinctions and the Regulatory Framework under Law No. 30 of 1999
In commercial practice, arbitration remains a preferred mechanism for dispute resolution, particularly where confidentiality, efficiency, and finality are important. In Indonesia, arbitration is principally governed by Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (“Law 30/1999”), which continues to serve as the foundation of the country’s non-court dispute resolution framework.

Recent Developments in Arbitration Law and Practice in Indonesia: Regulatory Direction and Practical Implications for Businesses
Indonesia’s arbitration framework continues to be anchored in Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. While the statute remains operational and widely relied upon in commercial practice, recent developments indicate a clear institutional effort to modernize the arbitration landscape to meet the demands of increasingly complex domestic…

Tax Policy on the Implementation of the Core Tax Administration System and Relaxation of Administrative Sanctions for Individual Income Tax Returns whether Indonesian Citizens or Foreign Nationals (Fiscal Year 2025)
The tax policy established through the Director General of Taxes Decree Number KEP-55/PJ/2026 concerning Tax Policy in Relation to the Implementation of the Core Tax Administration System in the Context of the Submission of the Annual Income Tax Return for Individual Taxpayers, whether Indonesian citizens or foreign nationals…

Understanding the Impact of Bali’s Regulatory Response to Non-Substantive Business Practices under KBLI 70209
If you run a management consulting business in Bali or are planning to start one, you may have heard about the recent Governor’s Circular affecting KBLI 70209 (Other Management Consulting Activities). The circular reflects a shift in how authorities oversee businesses registered under this classification.

Importing Snack Products Into Indonesia: Halal Certification and Regulatory Requirements for Importers
The global snack industry continues to expand rapidly, driven by increasing consumer demand and the ease of cross-border trade. Various snack products are now manufactured and distributed internationally, creating significant opportunities for companies seeking to enter new markets…

Are Employees Who Resign Before a Religious Holiday Entitled to THR?
As the religious holiday of Idul Fitri approaches, many employees look forward to receiving their Religious Holiday Allowance from their employers. Under Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. 6 of 2016 concerning Religious Holiday Allowance for Workers in Companies…

Disbursement of THR For Private Sector Employees in 2026: Provisions and Employer Obligations
The Religious Holiday Allowance (“THR”) is a Religious Holiday Allowance (hereinafter referred to as the Religious Holiday Allowance) is non-wage income that must be paid by the Employer to the Employee or their family prior to the religious holiday in accordance with Article 1 of the Regulation of the Minister of Manpower No. 6 of 2016 on Religious Holiday Allowance for Workers/Laborers in Companies (“Ministry of Manpower Reg. 6/2016”)…
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