March 3, 2014
After a long and contentious discussion involving many interested parties, the Government of Indonesia issued a regulation that bans the …January 16, 2014
In a landmark decision on June 20th, 2013, the West Jakarta District Court annulled a Loan Agreement because it was executed in English …
January 7, 2014
In a landmark decision on June 20, 2013, the West Jakarta District Court annulled a Loan Agreement entered into between a local borrower and an offshore lender because it was executed in English only ...November 27, 2013
Less than six months after issuing new investment guidelines and procedures, Indonesia’s Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has …October 24, 2013
On September 13th, 2013, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) issued MEMR Regulation No. 27 of 2013 regarding …September 16, 2013
Indonesia’s Minister of Trade has issued a new regulation that specifically governs the importation of, among other items, cellular telephones …September 6, 2013
Indonesia’s Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has issued BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2013 regarding Guidelines and Procedures …July 29, 2013
Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has issued a flurry of recent regulations aimed at strengthening the country’s banking system and …July 10, 2013
As part of its groundbreaking restructuring, Indonesian shipping company PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line Tbk in early 2012 completed …July 10, 2013
Indonesia’s franchise sector has experienced rapid growth in the past decade, riding the wave of the country’s economic expansion and …
July 8, 2013
Chris Naziris of MKK Law Indonesia examines Public Private Partnerships as an alternative means by which development of infrastructure can be managed and promoted. Recent changes to the legislation in Indonesia include financial incentives designed to boost participation in the scheme.
July 8, 2013
Last year’s strong M&A activity in Asia has continued in the first half of 2011. In our Special Report, senior lawyers practising in the field share their insights into the factors driving activity, from Asia’s thirst for overseas acquisitions to foreign companies trying to gain a foothold in emerging markets. Find out why Japan’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami could stimulate outbound investment, and how the UAE’s distinct business culture can present challenges for the unwary investor. Features articles contributed by Hogan Lovells, K&L Gates, Melli Darsa & Co, Phoenix Legal, Tilleke & Gibbins, DFDL Mekong and Indochine Counsel.July 8, 2013
Asia’s economic growth has relied heavily on power generated from fossil fuels. But environmental concerns, political volatility in oil producing nations and finite resources mean the race is on to find alternative ways of meeting huge energy demand. In our Special Report on Energy and Natural Resources find out how the region is increasingly investing in overseas power projects and technologies as it strives to diversify its energy mix. Meanwhile, senior industry lawyers tell us how high-profile offshore energy disasters have shaped insurance legislation and how Indonesia plans to exploit its geothermal resources to generate electricity.July 8, 2013
The dark side of business in Indonesia
July 8, 2013
Organisations in Asia, as with elsewhere in the world, cannot function effectively without a well-organised and responsive workforce. Labour disturbances can, therefore, quickly throw a company’s operations into turmoil. In our Special Report on Employment this month, we hear why it is imperative for organisations to prepare for potential employment disputes at the earliest possible moment, and how companies in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand can keep their internal engines running smoothly.
