BACK TO SSEK.COMWritten by Kharisma D. Perwiro One of the most important issues over the past year has been the cabotage principle in Indonesia. Significant not only for the shipping industry, cabotage regulations also have important ramifications for the oil & gas industry which received an exemption from certain requirements in April 2011. What is the cabotage [...]
Archive for January, 2012
2011 Indonesian Law Review: Shipping
January 30th, 2012 
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Tags: Cabotage, indonesia, Investment, Oil & Gas, Shipping 
No Comments »2011 Indonesian Law Review: Environmental Protection & Management
January 26th, 2012 david Written by Dewi Savitri Reni Over the last decade Indonesia has experienced significant economic growth. As much of this growth is the result of natural resource development, Indonesia has also become more aware and willing to tackle accompanying environmental problems with mixed results. Current Issues Two years ago, the Indonesian Parliament passed Law No. 32 [...]
Posted in Legal Updates Tags: CSR, Economic Development, Environment, indonesia, Mining, Natural Resources 1 Comment »
2011 Indonesian Law Review: Mining
January 19th, 2012 david Written by Sofia Angeline Manalu Although some progress has been made by the Government of Indonesia during 2011, the Government still has plenty of work to do to ease investment in the mining sector. The issuance of implementing regulations of the 2009 Mining Law is still on going despite the fact that Indonesia’s new mining [...]
Posted in Legal Updates, slideshow Tags: Geothermal, indonesia, Investment, Mining, Natural Resources 3 Comments »Landmark Bankruptcy Decision
January 17th, 2012 david On January 12, 2012, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order formally recognizing the Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations (PKPU) proceedings before the Central Jakarta Commercial Court, in connection with PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line Tbk. and pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 11 of the United [...]
Posted in Firm News Tags: Bankruptcy, Courts, Dispute Resolution, indonesia, Restructuring, Shipping No Comments »SSEK Welcomes New Partner
January 16th, 2012 david Soewito Suhardiman Eddymurthy Kardono (SSEK) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Denny Rahmansyah, S.H., LL.M as a partner of the firm, effective January 2012. Denny joined SSEK in 2001 and has been deeply involved ever since in various transactions related to mergers and acquisitions, debt restructurings, banking and finance companies, plantations, private power [...]
2011 Indonesian Law Review: Geothermal Mining & Power Production
January 12th, 2012 david Written by Theo P.J. Mulia In response to heightened investor interest in Indonesia’s geothermal resources, the government issued several new legislative changes for the sector in 2011. However, the changes may not provide sufficient legal certainty to stimulate immediate investment. The main challenges for geothermal developers include uncertainty governing the price of electricity, as well [...]
Posted in Legal Updates Tags: Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Geothermal, indonesia, Investment, Natural Resources No Comments »Legal Alert November 2011
January 6th, 2012 david Please find attached the latest Legal Alert for November 2011. SSEK’s Legal Alert is a monthly survey designed to keep you up to date with the latest legal developments in Indonesia. Click here: Legal Alert_November_2011
Posted in Legal Alerts Tags: Banking, Capital Markets, finance, Forestry, indonesia, Investment, Tax, Trade No Comments »2011 Indonesian Law Review: Labour & Employment
January 5th, 2012 david Written by Indrawan D. Yuriutomo The major Indonesian labor law developments in 2011 included several high-profile employee strikes across the country and a Constitutional Court amendment to the Indonesian Manpower Law regarding the termination of employees. Strike Action Over the past 12 months, there have been a number of high-profile strikes, possibly as a result [...]
Top 10 Indonesian Law Articles for 2011
January 4th, 2012 david Happy New Year 2012! Since launching our Indonesian law blog, Indonesian Insights, in July 2011 we’ve been delighted with the response – over 2,600 people have visited our blog and we hope we’ve been able to provide insightful commentary on timely Indonesian legal issues. Following are the top 10 articles in 2011: 1. A Guide [...]
