Author: Capital Market & Banking Finance Practice Group
Since its first occurrence in Indonesia earlier this year, the number of confirmed COVID-19 case has significantly increased from time to time. This situation forced the Government of Indonesia, through regional government, to apply public movement restrictions by introducing the concept of Large-Scale Social Restrictions (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar – “PSBB”) which prohibits mass
Author: Capital Market & Banking Finance Practice Group
OVERVIEW
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan – “OJK”) has recently issued the new regulations relating capital market sector, namely:
OJK Regulation No. 17/POJK.04/2020 on Material Transactions and Change of Business Activities, entered into effect on 21 April 2020 (“POJK No. 17/2020”); and
OJK Regulation No.
Author: Corporate and Investment Practice Group
The spread of COVID-19 outbreak has significantly disrupted the economic stability of almost all nations around the globe, not excluding Indonesia. Shortly after the first two cases of COVID-19 in Indonesia were confirmed by the Government of Indonesia (“GoI”) back in March 2020, the GoI declared the COVID-19 outbreak as: (i) the public health emergency through the Presidential Decree No. 11 of 2020 on
Author: Corporate and Investment Practice Group
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNER
To support the ongoing efforts in deterring and eradicating economic crimes as well as illicit financial flows, the Government of Indonesia (“GoI”) has enacted the Presidential Regulation No. 13 of 2018 on the Implementation of the Principle of Knowing the Beneficial Owners of Corporations in relation to the Prevention and Eradication of
Author: Commercial Dispute Resolution Practice Group
In Indonesia, disputes arising between victim and perpetrator under criminal law are resolved through criminal proceedings. However, criminal proceedings focus on providing a deterrent effect on the perpetrator rather than providing merits to all parties, especially for the victim. Therefore, many victims did not receive any material or imaterial remedy for the consequence of criminal act conducted by perpetrator, even the
Author: Commercial Dispute Resolution Practice Group
The pandemic of Corona Virus Disease-19 or generally known as COVID-19, has significantly affected all of the business sectors in Indonesia. This situation interrupt most of all business sectors, and affects business actors which are struggling to maintain their business operation. Some business actors are being forced to close temporarily or even permanently. This situation affects the increase of companies that went bankrupt or
HHR Lawyers, a Jakarta-based law firm, today announced that Nini N. Halim has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies doing business across markets. Ms. Halim was elected to the position from the more than 7,400 attorneys in the Meritas member network and will serve with 20 others from around the world for a three-year term.
Visit the link to read the full Press Release: [Press
We are pleased to announce thrilling news from Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021. HHR Lawyers is recognised as Indonesia Recommended Firm in Commercial and Transactions, also our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat is named as Indonesia Litigation Star in Commercial and Transactions.
Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the region’s leading dispute resolution firms and lawyers, recognised the leading litigators and most impactful
HHR Lawyers proudly announce that Pheo M. Hutabarat, our Senior Partner, named to Indonesia's Top 100 Lawyers 2021 by The A-List Asia Business Law Journal. He is continuing his remarkable accomplishments in the same list from previous years.
The A-List is based on extensive research conducted by Asia Business Law Journal where they included thousands of in-house counsel in Indonesia and around the world – as well as partners at international law firms
HHR Lawyers is proud to be a member of Meritas where our lawyers can connect and learn from their peers all around the world, especially Asia. Asia is considered to be the world’s largest continent is also the most diverse. Check out this introductory video made by the Meritas young lawyers in Asia – a prelude to a series of short videos showcasing the cultural differences and nuances within Asia.
Do keep a lookout for our firm’s
It is our pleasure to humbly announce that HHR Lawyers is named as M&A Law Firm of the Year in Indonesia by The 2021 Lawyer Network Annual Awards.
The Lawyer Network Annual Awards focus on practice area expertise and the jurisdiction by bringing the best of each sector and location to the client. With this award, it reflects that HHR always provide superior legal works and client services, thus sustaining its ability to be one of the most reputable and leading
HHR Lawyers is truly honored to be recognized as "Highly Recommended Firm" and our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat, is named as "Distinguished Practitioner in Dispute Resolution" by asialaw Profiles and Leading Lawyers 2022 Edition.
The rankings are the definitive guide to leading law firms and lawyers in Asia, where it provides law firm recommendations and editorial analysis of key practice areas and industry sectors. This acknowledgment
HHR Lawyers is proud to announce our recognitions as "Recommended Firm" and our Senior Partners, Pheo M. Hutabarat and Rosna Chung, as "Highly Regarded Lawyers in Banking, Restructuring & Insolvency" by IFLR1000 31st Edition 2021-22.
HHR Lawyers provides a full range of legal services to its clients, and has established several practice areas within the firm to develop its legal services. HHR Lawyers' expertise and capability have been
HHR Lawyers is proud to share with you that our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat, is chosen as "Capital Market Expert of the Year in Indonesia" by "Leaders in Law - Global Awards 2021".
Leaders in Law presented the prestigious award in recognition of both his excellent service and expertise in his field. Leaders in Law has undertaken detailed research using their independent team to enable them to create shortlists that have been carefully
HHR Lawyers humbly presents our recognitions and achievements during the year of 2021. While so much has changed over the year and despite the new condition that we have to face due to pandemic, we are able to stand together, fight and give our best effort in everything.
We really appreciate the great support from all of our clients, colleagues, lawyers and employees. May we all be blessed with health and lots of success in the upcoming new
HHR Lawyers membership in Meritas means clients can access quality legal expertise around the world.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – HHR Lawyers, a Jakarta-based law firm, announced that it has been awarded recertification in Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. HHR Lawyers joined Meritas in 2019 and, as a condition of its membership, is required to successfully complete recertification every three years.
Meritas is the only law firm
HHR Lawyers in collaboration with DOLC FHUI (Days of Law Career Fakultas Hukum Universitas Indonesia) 2022, one of the biggest job fairs in Indonesia, held an exciting online workshop "Putting Your Thoughts into Legal Writing" on Friday, 11 February 2022. Our Partners, Bunga F. Wijayanti and M. Fathan Nautika also Senior Associates, Georgine B. Sahetapy and Pardamean Kurniawan shared their knowledge and experience as the speakers.
Please
HHR Lawyers is honored to share that our Partner, Milanti T. Kirana is selected as "ALB Indonesia Rising Stars 2022" in Asian Legal Business' fourth annual list which includes Indonesian based lawyers under the age of 40.
The list spotlights upcoming lawyers in the country who are leaving their mark in the industry and gaining plaudits from their clients in the process. The list was chosen based on the important deals or cases, key clients and significant
HHR Lawyers celebrated Kartini Day by wearing kebaya (traditional Indonesian blouse) and batik throughout the day. Kartini Day is celebrated annually on April 21 to commemorate the birthdate of Raden Ajeng Kartini, the Indonesian National Heroine who paved the path for women’s rights, empowerment and education. This celebration of Kartini Day is also a reminder to continue striving for gender equality and the opportunity to education. Happy Kartini Day!
Health
HHR Lawyers is excited to announce that we will be attending the 2022 Meritas Annual Meeting in London on 4-6 May 2022. HHR Lawyers is Indonesia's exclusive member firm of Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent law firms.
Our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim and Partner, Bunga F. Wijayanti, will join other Meritas lawyers from over 50 countries in-person. The 2022 Annual Meeting will focus on business growth through the lens of doing so responsibly,
We are pleased to share that our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat, is named in The A-List Asia Business Law Journal as one of Indonesia's Top 100 Lawyers 2022. You may see the list here.
Asia Business Law Journal presents its A-List of top 100 lawyers practising in Indonesia based on extensive research – along with nominations from in-house counsel in Indonesia and elsewhere, and Indonesia-focused partners at international law firms based outside the
We are thrilled to announce that HHR Lawyers is listed in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022 ranking as "Indonesia Recommended Firm" in Commercial and Transactions also Insolvency. Our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat, is also named as "Indonesia Litigation Star" in Commercial and Transactions. You may see the ranking here.
Benchmark Litigation research is based in Hong Kong and is conducted through extensive interviews with litigators,
The IFLR1000 Capital Markets and Investment Funds rankings 2022 are now live and we are delighted to announce that HHR Lawyers has been ranked as one of the best performing law firms in the world:
"Recommended Firm" in Capital Markets: Debt & Capital Markets: Equity
IFLR1000 undertakes qualitative research into law firms and lawyers, and it remains the only international legal market research brand focused on ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of
The IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate and Project Development rankings 2022 are now live and we are pleased to share that HHR Lawyers has been ranked as one of the best performing law firms in the world:
"Recognised Firm" in Project Development
IFLR1000 undertakes qualitative research into law firms and lawyers, and it remains the only international legal market research brand focused on ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and
Today is the day when all of us Indonesians commemorate the 77th Indonesia's Independence Day. With the spirit of "Gotong Royong", we believe that Indonesia can recover, grow and stand even taller than before - as the theme of this year's Independence Day "Recover Faster, Rise Stronger" ("Pulih Lebih Cepat, Bangkit Lebih Kuat").
Here's wishing everyone a happy 77th Indonesia's Independence Day from all of us at HHR
The IFLR1000 M&A, Private Equity and Restructuring & Insolvency rankings 2022 are now live and we are pleased to share that HHR Lawyers has been ranked as one of the best performing law firms in the world:
"Recommended Firm" in M&A and Restructuring & Insolvency
IFLR1000 undertakes qualitative research into law firms and lawyers, and it remains the only international legal market research brand focused on ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis
The IFLR1000 Leading Lawyers 2022 has launched its lawyer ratings for the 32nd edition of IFLR1000 and we are pleased to share that our Senior Partners, Pheo M. Hutabarat and Rosna Chung have been listed as "Highly Regarded" lawyers in "Restructuring and Insolvency, Banking".
The 2022-23 edition features submissions from across 120+ markets and is the most detailed analysis of lawyers working in corporate finance they have ever
All rankings of the IFLR1000 2022 - 32nd edition for Indonesia jurisdiction are now launched, and HHR Lawyers have been ranked in various practice areas and leading lawyers categories. We are thrilled to summarize the rankings that we have received from IFLR1000 this year as below:
"Recommended Firm" in Banking
"Recommended Firm" in Capital Markets: Debt
"Recommended Firm" in Capital Markets: Equity
"Recommended
We are excited to share that HHR Lawyers will be attending MERITAS Asia Regional Meeting 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand on 14-16 September 2022. HHR Lawyers is Indonesia's exclusive member firm of Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent law firms.
Our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim is ready to participate in the Meritas Board Meeting, and our Partners, Bunga F. Wijayanti also Milanti T. Kirana, cannot wait to join Meritas Asia Young
HHR Lawyers celebrates its 26th Anniversary on 15 September 2022 by having a humble ceremony at Grha HHR Lawyers to commemorate and express gratitude to God for the journey of the company since 1996. The theme for this year's anniversary is "Living Through the Crisis & Moving Ahead for Future Years".
The theme is in line with the story of HHR Lawyers which has experienced a long journey and is still thrilled to walk the road to success for many more years ahead.
Beside a humble ceremony that was held on 15 September 2022, HHR Lawyers celebrated its 26th Anniversary together with children who live in Panti Asuhan Griya Asih, an orphanage located in Central Jakarta. We visited the orphanage on Saturday, 17 September 2022 and spent time together by having lunch, playing games, holding a sharing session about career choices and also legal counseling. The highlight of the event, HHR Lawyers handed over a sizeable donation marking the
Our MERITAS Main Contact, Nini N. Halim, also representatives of Asia Young Lawyers, Bunga F. Wijayanti and Milanti T. Kirana participated in MERITAS Asia Regional Meeting 2022 in Bangkok, hosted by Law Plus, a MERITAS member firm in Thailand, on 14-16 September 2022.
Nini N. Halim, who is the Vice Chair of MERITAS Asia Leadership Committee, delivered her Welcome Address during the meeting. Bunga F. Wijayanti along with other representatives of Asia
Our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim, our Partner, Milanti T. Kirana and our Senior Associate, Kirana Dewayani, are thrilled to be able to represent and attend our client, Wavin's Groundbreaking Ceremony of its new production plant in Grand Batang City: Batang Integrated Industrial Estate (Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang), Central Java on 3 October 2022. The event was officiated by The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, along with Indonesian Minister of Investment, Bahlil
The euphoria of HHR Lawyers' 26th Anniversary was still in the air in the end of September and we had the opportunity to have a little escape to Belitung. All of our lawyers and management team were excited to be in Belitung, which is well-known for its amazing beaches and islands.
We enjoyed a fun island hopping activity and explored beautiful beaches around Belitung. Not only a vacation, we also held an intimate Gala Night in Belitung as one of our ways to take a moment to
It is our pleasure to have our Associate, Leonard H. Muliyadi, invited to speak in front of the students of Universitas Pelita Harapan, Jakarta, in the event of "Career Talk - Overview of Working in a Law Firm" on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. Leo got the opportunity to share his experience on various works that law firm frequently handles, followed with a fruitful talk regarding the important aspects in Legal Due Diligence that lawyers need to pay attention to. The
HHR Lawyers participated in "Law's Career Fest - Jendela Karier 2022" hosted by Faculty of Law of Universitas Katolik Parahyangan that was held on 12-13 December 2022 in Bandung, West Java. The purpose of this event was to provide law students with various information of future career and accommodate them with job opportunities.
We were thrilled to see that our booth was flooded with enthusiastic and curious attendees, who were also excited to apply for HHR's
Season's Greetings & Best Wishes for the New Year 2023 from all of us at HHR Lawyers.
It's the most wonderful time of the year and looking back, we feel blessed for what we have achieved in the past years. As someone said, a grateful heart is really a magnet for miracles. Words can't describe our gratitude towards our clients, colleagues and friends for their support and we do value their continued trust in HHR Lawyers.
Wishing you all the best this holiday
HHR Lawyers is pleased to announce that our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat has been named among Asian Legal Business (ALB) "Dealmakers of Asia 2022". This annual listing spotlights lawyers in Asia who have overcome challenges to deliver deals for their clients with their innovation, determination and focus on client needs.
The dealmaking in 2022 has matched pre-pandemic levels, keeping corporate lawyers extremely busy. It is possible for us to
We are delighted to share that our clients have given positive feedbacks on working with HHR Lawyers through IFLR1000 Editorial Analysis & Client Feedback 2022. The client feedbacks were received from referees during this year's research cycle of IFLR1000 and it allows us to view from the perspective of the clients. It also convey what the clients really experienced, therefore we do value the positive feedback as this is a great motivation for our firm to
Our Senior Associate, Kirana Dewayani and our Associate, Leonard Muliyadi are very honored to be invited to speak in front of the students of Faculty of Law Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia. This event, called "Cerdas dari Dalam", was held on 13 January 2023 to accommodate the students to have an overview of their future career as lawyers.
This event was the best opportunity for the students to gain knowledge directly from our lawyers
HHR Lawyers is thrilled to announce that The Legal 500 (Legalease) has published the rankings for Asia-Pacific 2023 edition and recognized our firm as a "Leading Firm" in Shipping, with "Recommended Lawyers" as follows: Pheo M. Hutabarat (Senior Partner), Nini N. Halim (Senior Partner), Rosna Chung (Senior Partner), Asido M. Panjaitan (Senior Partner), Peter G. Fanning (Foreign Legal Consultant), Milanti T.
We are pleased to inform you that our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim has contributed in the latest MERITAS' business guide, "Asia: A Legal Guide for Business Investment & Expansion".
Indonesia has expanded the use of its Standard Classification of Fields of Activity, which is amended from time to time, to determine which business activities foreign investors are allowed to perform and whether they need a local partner. To navigate this
It was a great way to start 2023 by catching up with our colleagues from MERITAS Asia Marketers through online meeting on Wednesday, 25 January 2023. We are happy to be included in the insightful discussion that was led by the representative of MERITAS, Eliza Tan and attended by other Asia member firms from Zul Rafique & Partners (Malaysia), Neelakandan & Neelakandan (formerly Murugesu & Neelakandan) (Sri Lanka), Kojima Law
HHR Lawyers is thrilled to announce that our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim, who is also member of MERITAS Board of Directors, is attending the "2023 Meritas Board of Directors Meeting" that is being held in Tampa, Florida, USA on 15-17 February 2023. HHR Lawyers is Indonesia's exclusive member firm of Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent law firms.
Our Ms. Halim has very active involvement in MERITAS. Other than member of MERITAS Board of
HHR Lawyers is proud to share that our four Partners, Milanti T. Kirana, Bunga F. Wijayanti, Yuris A. Hakim and M. Fathan Nautika have been named among Thomson Reuters - Asian Legal Business (ALB) "Indonesia Rising Stars 2023".
This listing highlights Indonesia's top up-and-coming lawyers who are delivering exceptional performance while winning wide acclaim and favorable remarks from clients. This shows that the young
As part of the pre-event of the annual "Days of Law Career" or DOLC 2023 that was organized by Faculty of Law - University of Indonesia, HHR Lawyers held an insightful workshop with the title "Basic Skills for Easing into Lawyering World" on Friday, 24 February 2023. Our Partners, Bunga F. Wijayanti and M. Fathan Nautika, also our Associates, Sekar R. Prabhasari and Illona Christine S. attended the workshop as
We were thrilled to be part of "Days of Law Career" (DOLC) 2023, the biggest law job fair in Indonesia. The event was held by Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia on 2-4 March 2023 in Kuningan City Ballroom, Jakarta and aims to accommodate the needs of law students and graduates in Indonesia by providing information and insights on job opportunities, internships, and higher education seeking.
In collaboration with DOLC, HHR previously held a workshop
Today marks International Women's Day and this year, the theme is "Embrace Equity". The aim of this year's International Women's Day campaign theme is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough and encourage people around us to understand that equality can be achieved through equity.
HHR Lawyers together with MERITAS celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with a short video to spread the awareness about the
Our Partner, Milanti T. Kirana and Associate, Sekar R. Prabhasari published an article in OneTrust DataGuidance regarding the update of cybersecurity in Indonesia. OneTrust Data Guidance provides regulatory news and updates, powered by 40 in-house legal analysts and a network of over 800 lawyers.
The Government of Indonesia recently enacted the Law No. 27 of 2022 regarding Personal Data Protection ("the PDPL"). The PDPL is regarded as the
Author: Manpower and Industrial Relations Practice Group
Under the current Indonesian legal framework, double employment (jabatan rangkap) occurred when a person simultaneously occupied the position of director or commissioner in a company while being a director or commissioner in another company. The stipulation of double employment itself is governed under Law No. 5 Year 1999 on Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices and Unfair Business Competition which partially amended by
Author: Privatization & Development Practice Group
To accelerate the function of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (Kementrian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat – “Ministry of Public Works”) on infrastructure development, the President of the Republic of Indonesia has issued Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 120 of 2022 on Special Assignments to Speed up Infrastructure Development (“PR No. 120/ 2022”). This
Author: Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group
The Republic of Indonesia has long acknowledged the importance of renewable energy, stipulated as early as of 2007 under Law No. 30 of 2007 on Energy (“Energy Law”), wherein Article 2 of Energy Law provides that the management of Energy is carried out under the principles of sustainability which include the prioritization of renewable energy. However until now there has been little detail how this is to be
Author: Capital Market, Banking and Finance Practice Group
A. GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan – “OJK”) has issued OJK Regulation No. 3/POJK.04/2021 on the Implementation of Capital Market Activities which came into effect on 22 February 2021 (“POJK No. 3/2021”). In general, POJK No. 3/2021 governs broad activities of capital market, one of which is the provisions regarding delisting of public companies.
We are pleased to inform you that our Partner, Milanti T. Kirana and Associate, Sekar R. Prabhasari, contributed in this year's "Supply of Goods and International Trade Global Guides: Indonesia" publication of Thomson Reuters - Practical Law Global. The publication consists of three Q&A articles as following:
Importing into Indonesia: Overview
This Q&A provides a high-level overview of the key matters to consider when importing
We are thrilled to inform you that our Senior Associate, Kirana Dewayani, is listed as one of the 50 young women lawyers in Hukumonline's NexGen Lawyers 2023.
This annual event empowers and shares inspirational stories of the young women lawyers in Indonesia. This year, the theme is “The Future of Women Lawyers: Preparing For the Technology’s Next Level" - where Ms. Kirana shares her point of view in facing the technological advancement,
Our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim is featured in Hukumonline's article talking about her point of view on the importance of foreign language proficiency for Indonesian lawyers in today's globalized era.
Globalization Era, Can Lawyers Survive Without Mastering Foreign Languages? Along with the rapid development of the times, globalization has become an inevitable. This clearly has an impact on various aspects, one of which is for the legal service
It is our honor to share with you that our Senior Partner, Mr. Pheo M. Hutabarat is once again listed among outstanding Indonesian lawyers in Asia Business Law Journal "The A-List: Indonesia's Top 100 Lawyers 2023".
This is his 6th years in a row being named on the list. The listed lawyers are described by Asia Business Law Journal as world-class lawyers, capital market leaders and agile troubleshooters.
Asia Business Law Journal's The
Mr. Putra’s years of practice have firmly established himself as one of the firm’s trusted and key contacts to multinational and domestic clients in providing legal services.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – 4 July 2023 – HHR Lawyers, a top tier Indonesian commercial law firm based in Jakarta, is delighted to announce the promotion of Luthfi I. Putera as a Partner of the firm. This strategic move reflects the firm’s commitment to keep enhancing
We are pleased to share that our firm, represented by Rosna Chung (Senior Partner), Milanti T. Kirana (Partner) and Sekar R. Prabhasari (Associate), participated in sharing their thoughts for MERITAS Asia’s Technology Group article "Hot Take on Artificial Intelligence Technology".
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) promises to transform a lot of the ways in which we live and work. But adopting AI as part of your business or
Our Senior Associate, Kirana Dewayani was the speaker of Atma Jaya Catholic University's Corporate Legal Academy ("CLA") webinar on Saturday, 8 July 2023. During the webinar, Ms. Dewayani brought up the topic in relation to "Emerging Trends in Merger, Acquisition and Consolidation: Legal Issues and Challenges in Indonesia". It was a great webinar with such an insightful discussion.
Corporate Legal Academy is a business law-based webinar
It is our honor to inform you that our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat is listed in "Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers 2023" by Thomson Reuters's Asian Legal Business ("ALB"). This annual list showcases top-notch dispute lawyers in Asia, who were selected based on client recommendations sent directly to ALB.
Over 700 in-house counsels across 11 jurisdictions in Asia and overseas participated by giving their recommendations for dispute
Our Founder and Managing Partner, who is also a Senior Partner at HHR Lawyers, Mr. Pheo M. Hutabarat was invited by Corporate Legal Academy to speak at their talk show that was held on 29 July 2023 at Atma Jaya Catholic University, Jakarta.
The topic of the talk show is "Understanding The Different Perspective of Working in a Law Firm and a Company", where Mr. Pheo Hutabarat shared his knowledge and experience as a lawyer, also gave his
Our lawyers started the month of August with a Morning Coffee activity. It is our firm's regular activity where all lawyers are given the opportunity to talk about any update or hot issue while having coffee and snacks in the morning.
The event was special this time because it was also a celebration to welcome our Senior Associate, Pardamean Kurniawan back from his master study at Cornell University in the USA. We took this opportunity to invite Mr. Pardamean
We are thrilled to announce that HHR Lawyers once again has been recognized in 2023 IFLR1000 law firm ranking as "Recommended Firm" in various practice areas as following: Banking, Capital Markets: Debt, Capital Markets: Equity, M&A, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Project Development.
Eight lawyers of our firm are also acknowledged in 2023 IFLR1000 lawyers ranking. This year, Mr. Pheo M. Hutabarat and Ms. Rosna Chung, our Senior Partners,
Today we are celebrating 78 years of Indonesia's independence. During this moment, we reflect on Indonesia’s incredible achievements for the past 78 years, with its rich history and diverse culture.
HHR Lawyers is honored to be a part of Indonesia's journey towards growth and innovation, in line with this year’s theme: “Moving Forward, Advancing Indonesia (Terus Melaju Untuk Indonesia Maju)”. Let's continue to work hand in hand to continue
Our celebration of Indonesia Independence Day this year was so much fun! We celebrated a little bit earlier on 16 August 2023 in our new Main Building, that will be ready to be our office soon. The event was filled with fun games and laughter from all lawyers and management team of HHR Lawyers.
Before the celebration, we held a Landmark Transactions presentation, where our lawyers were given the opportunity to share their experience, challenge and thoughts on their landmark works
The asialaw 2023-24 edition has been published and HHR has earned the prestigious title of "Highly Recommended Firm". We are proud to be ranked in numerous practice areas and industry sectors. Furthermore, our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat, has once again been recognized as a "Distinguished Practitioner" in Dispute Resolution, a recognition that has been consistently bestowed upon him for several years, showcasing our exceptional legal expertise. HHR
We are excited to inform you that HHR Lawyers supports the upcoming Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Regional Conference 2023, to be held in Jakarta as the host. This year's theme is "Capitalizing on Indonesia's Imperative Capitals: The New Capital City, Human Capital, and Investment Capital", and it will take place on 18 September 2023 in InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah. Our Senior Partner, who is also a member of IPBA, Nini N. Halim,
HHR Lawyers is proud to mark 15 September 2023 as our 27th anniversary. From day one, we have strived to be the firm that think globally but knows how to solve legal issues locally. As this year's theme, "Rise Beyond the Ordinary", we continue our journey as a reputable national Indonesian commercial law firm. For over two and a half decades, we've been passionately providing a wide range of legal services, to support the interests of domestic and multinational
Reflecting on an extraordinary journey as we celebrated our 27th anniversary on 15 September 2023 and marked the special day with the soft opening of our Grha HHR Lawyers’ new Main Building.
The theme of this year's anniversary is "Rise Beyond the Ordinary" and all lawyers and staffs gathered in a fun party in Nusantara Lounge donned Indonesia's traditional costumes. Not only we showed our gratitude to God with Tumpengan ceremony, but we also had delicious
We are thrilled to inform you that HHR Lawyers is going to Sri Lanka! MERITAS Asia Regional Meeting 2023 will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 21-23 September 2023 and we are represented by our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim and Partner, Milanti T. Kirana. HHR Lawyers is Indonesia's exclusive member firm of MERITAS, the premier global alliance of independent law firms.
The event will be a great opportunity to have insightful discussions and engage with
Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Regional Conference 2023 was successfully held on 18 September 2023 in Jakarta and HHR Lawyers is proud to be one of its main sponsors. This year's theme was "Capitalizing on Indonesia's Imperative Capitals: The New Capital City, Human Capital, and Investment Capital". Our Senior Partner, who is also a member of IPBA, Nini N. Halim, was one of the host committee members for the event.
Our lawyers, represented by our
Our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim, and Partner, Milanti T. Kirana flew to Colombo, Sri Lanka to represent HHR Lawyers at the MERITAS Asia Regional Meeting 2023 that was held on 21-23 September 2023. HHR Lawyers is Indonesia's exclusive member firm of MERITAS, the premier global alliance of independent law firms.
It was an incredible gathering where we were able to meet our MERITAS colleagues from across Asia and an opportunity to share knowledge, ideas,
We are pleased to inform you that HHR Lawyers has been recognized in Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ)'s Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2023 for Fintech and Intellectual Property Protection.
ABLJ acknowledges local independent and multinational law firms for this annual award, to sort and name Indonesia's top law firms. As we have been named as one of the winners, we are proud to be a reputable national Indonesian commercial law firm which provides a wide range of legal
Asian Legal Business (ALB) September 2023 edition has published its annual "Asia M&A Rankings" and HHR Lawyers is thrilled to be listed and recognized as "Notable Firm" this year.
It is a valuable achievement that shows the extraordinary quality and reputation of our firm, especially in the practice area of M&A. HHR Lawyers serves clients of all sizes, from Indonesian entrepreneurs to Fortune 200 companies. We represent clients in a broad range of
Welcome to another vibrant morning at HHR Lawyers! At HHR Lawyers' Nusantara Lounge, our "Morning Coffee" session was anything but ordinary.
This time, the topic was all about "Getting the Master Through: LL.M. Degree (Lex Legibus Master)", where we had our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat as the moderator and LL.M. alumni from prestigious universities abroad: our Senior Associate, Pardamean Kurniawan from Cornell University, USA, also
Our Pheo M. Hutabarat rocked the stage in Osaka!
Our Managing and Senior Partner, Mr. Pheo M. Hutabarat, was invited by the Japanese Ministry of Justice and International Civil and Commercial Law the International Civil & Commercial Laws Centre Foundation (ICCLC) to the "Symposium on Laws & Practice of Real Estate in South East Asia's Four Countries" held in Osaka on 26 October 2023 - where he presented his paper titled "Indonesian Real Estate
We've got an update from Paris, the city of lights. Our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat, recently jetted off to Paris, France, for the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2023. Imagine the iconic Palais des Congrès de Paris served as the grand stage for this extraordinary gathering from 30 October to 3 November 2023.
This conference is the gathering for legal professionals worldwide, offering a unique platform to meet, share knowledge,
Bravo to our Partner, Milanti T. Kirana for the publication of the MERITAS Business Guide titled "A Roadmap to Personal Data Protection & Privacy in Asia". She is one of the contributors to this guide, collaborating with 14 other MERITAS member firms from 13 Asian countries.
Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of personal data protection and privacy - a must read for anyone investing or doing business in Asia, offering key insights into the
We set the holiday vibe early at HHR Lawyers with a Christmas and New Year celebration last Friday, on 15 December 2023. Kicking off with a Christmas service that warmed our hearts, we dived into the festivities with doorprizes and Secret Santa gift exchanges that left us all feeling excited!
Our special guest star Merdi S. from Diskoria, spinning beats that made the office groove like never before. We also took a moment for reflection, watching a
We are beyond honored to share the news that HHR Lawyers has been recognized by The Legal 500 in its latest Asia-Pacific 2024 publication in multiple categories. Our firm is listed as a Leading Firm in Shipping, and our six Lead Lawyers, Pheo M. Hutabarat, Nini N. Halim, Rosna Chung, Asido M. Panjaitan, Yuris A. Hakim and Luthfi I. Putera, are mentioned as Recommended Lawyers in Shipping.
Not just that, we've got our eyes on the horizon,
We are thrilled to inform you that our Partner, Milanti T. Kirana has been named once again as one of the "Indonesia Rising Star 2024" by Thomson Reuters' Asian Legal Business (ALB). This marks her third consecutive appearance on this prestigious list, a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence in legal practice.
ALB's recognition highlights Milanti's exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to our
We are thrilled to announce that our firm has secured esteemed acknowledgement from the China Business Law Journal for our achievement in the Equity Capital Markets category. The USD501 million Hong Kong IPO of J&T Global Express has not only made headlines but our role in this deal has also earned us recognition as one of the winners of China Business Law Journal’s 2023 Deals of the Year.
J&T Express, Southeast Asia’s largest express delivery company,
We are excited to inform you that HHR has once again been recognized as the recipient of the "Deal of the Year" in the Equity category for our achievement from our pivotal role in J&T Global Express's USD501 million Hong Kong IPO. This time, the award has been bestowed upon us by the prestigious IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024.
As a geographically expansive express courier and logistics services business, the deal involved a large amount of coordination
Exciting news from HHR Lawyers! We're honored to be recognized once again by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024 as Recommended Firm, excelling in Commercial & Transactions and Insolvency.
Our Senior Partner, Pheo M. Hutabarat, continues to shine as a Litigation Star in Commercial & Transaction, and this year, we're also thrilled to welcome our Senior Partner, Asido M. Panjaitan to the Litigation Star list, marking his debut in this
We’re thrilled to announce the elevation of Pardamean Kurniawan to the role of Partner.
With a stellar academic background from the University of Indonesia and an LL.M. degree from Cornell University, Pardamean has continuously demonstrated unparalleled expertise and commitment. He has played a key role in advancing our works, especially in Corporate, Investment and M&A, Privatization and Development, Entertainment and Media, and Water Infrastructure.
This is not just
We’re incredibly proud to announce that our two founding partners have been recognized in Asia Business Law Journal’s The A-List: Indonesia’s Top Lawyers 2024. This prestigious list highlights 100 top lawyers and 26 legal icons in Indonesia.
This year, we celebrate the recognition of Pheo M. Hutabarat, who has been named in the list for the sixth year in a row.
Meanwhile, Nini N. Halim has made a significant comeback to the list, receiving
HHR's terrific deal on the J&T Express's USD 501m Hong Kong IPO once again has been crowned Deal of the Year, this time by Thomson Reuters's Asian Legal Business in Equity Market category of South-East Asia Law Awards 2024.
This is the third publication to acknowledge our unwavering dedication and expertise in working on this deal, contributing to its success by providing advice on Indonesian law. It showcases our commitment to providing only the best
Celebrating milestones and achievements with HHR Lawyers family! We had an unforgettable night honoring Pardamean Kurniawan's promotion as our new partner. We also celebrated our new Senior Associates, Rachella Azalia, Aldrian Vernandito, and Leonard H. Muliyadi.
The evening was filled with fun and there were also special shoutout for our top lawyers and management, and heartfelt recognition for team members who have been with HHR for five and ten
We are thrilled to announce that HHR Lawyers has been acknowledged at the prestigious Hukumonline Practice Leaders & Top 100 Indonesian Law Firms Awards 2024:
Elite One in Practice Leaders Awards 2024
Top 100 Indonesian Law Firms 2024
Top 50 Largest Full-Service Law Firms 2024
Most Female Partners Law Firm 2024
Thank you to our incredible team, clients, and colleagues for making this possible. Here's to continuing our journey of excellence
We are pleased to announce that our Senior Partners, Pheo M. Hutabarat and Asido M. Panjaitan along with Partner, Yuris A. Hakim, have contributed to Law.asia Asia Business Law Journal's Head 2 Head: Taking It to Court, a regional guide to Asia's litigation laws.
Their article, "Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Indonesia," discusses the newly issued Supreme Court Regulation No. 3 of 2023. Released on 17 October 2023, this regulation
What a memorable day! Day 2 was full of meeting and networking agenda, from brilliant meeting sessions all the way to the dining and dancing at night. Thank you to all panelists and our keynote speakers, M. Arsjad Rasjid P.M., the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KADIN) and Sutanto Hartono, Managing Director/COO of PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk (EMTEK).
Also thank you for your participation, it has been a pleasure for HHR Lawyers to host the Meritas
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Hukumonline team, represented by Amrie Hakim (Chief Media & Engagement Officer), Grace Nagatami Susilo (AVP Customer Experience & Engagement), ?Mevi Hariyanti (ES Sales Manager), ?Willa Wahyuni (News Reporter), ?and Cahya Kinari A.P (Activation Officer) for a discussion on the Meritas Asia Regional Meeting 2024 in Bali which HHR Lawyers hosted on 22-24 August 2024.
The discussion was focused on the important strategy to
Peter G. Fanning, our Foreign Legal Consultant, representing HHR Lawyers, hosted a regular Board meeting attended by the Exploration and Mine Development (EMD) association. Members of this association include geologists, engineers, and professionals in the mining field. The association’s goal is to promote exploration, which is crucial in the mining world but still not fully optimized in Indonesia. The team from HHR Lawyers’ Energy and Natural Resources practice group also
As part of 28th Anniversary celebration of HHR Lawyers, we are thrilled to host a blood donation program in partnership with Dharmais Cancer Hospital. This initiative reflects our commitment to giving back to the community as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. By contributing to this cause, we hope to provide vital support to those in need of life-saving treatments. We believe in fostering a culture of kindness, empathy, and collective
Our Partner, M. Fathan Nautika, alongside Gustav J. Tambunan, Associate, and Asina G. Ofelia, Junior Associate, had the privilege of presenting at the Anti-Trust Seminar hosted by our esteemed client, PT Fresenius Kabi Indonesia, a German-based company specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
We delivered comprehensive insights into Indonesia’s competition law, specifically tailored to the needs of the industry. It was an honor to have Ms.
Season’s Greetings from HHR Lawyers
With gratitude and joy, we look back on 2024 and appreciate every trust, collaboration, and success we’ve shared with our clients and dedicated team. Your continued support has been the foundation of our growth, and we deeply value the meaningful connections we’ve made along the way.
May this holiday season bring you joy and cherished moments. Here’s to a New Year filled with fresh opportunities, continued success, and
Since 24 November 2023, the HKEX has added the Indonesia Stock Exchange as a Recognized Stock Exchange. This will allow companies with a primary listing on Indonesia Stock Exchange’s (“IDX”) main market that meet certain listing requirements to apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong. In view of that, there is opportunity for eligible Indonesian companies to apply for dual primary or secondary listing on Hong Kong’s GEM and Main Board
We are proud to announce that in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 edition, HHR Lawyers has been recognized as a Leading Firm, with five of our practice areas earning top accolades.
Several of our exceptional lawyers have also been honored as Recommended Lawyers, a testament to their dedication and expertise.
A special congratulations to our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim, for being inducted into the Hall of Fame for Corporate and M&A for the sixth consecutive year. This
Last week, we were diving into two enlightening training sessions led by our partners. Kicking it off with Basic Litigation Practice – Part I (POA & Its variousity) by Asido M. Panjaitan Senior Partner, a crucial topic for every legal practitioners.
Next, we have Report & Minutes Writing: Conveying Your Thoughts to the Readers by our Senior Partner, Nini N. Halim and our Partner, Bunga F. Wijayanti. A deep dive into writing clear, accurate, and impactful
In Indonesia’s evolving economic landscape, the presence of cartels poses significant challenges to fair competition and consumer welfare. This newsletter delves into the nature of cartels, their characteristics, types, and their far-reaching impacts on both the economy and consumers.
Understanding Cartels
A cartel is a formal agreement between multiple producers or companies that seeks to manipulate market conditions, primarily by controlling prices or distribution, with
Background
On 25 July 2024, the Indonesian Government through President Joko Widodo officially launched the Golden Visa Program. At that time, the first Golden Visa recipient along with the launch of the Golden Visa was the Indonesian National Football Team Head Coach, Shin Tae Yong who is a South Korean citizen. In general, this program is carried out to provide long-term residence permits for foreign nationals who make positive economic contributions to Indonesia, including
Back in 2005, pop-singer, Taylor Swift, signed a record deal with Big Machine Records (“Big Machine”) which resulted with Big Machine owning the rights to the master recordings to Swift’s first six studio albums, known as the master rights, and Swift owning the rights to the musical composition and the lyrics, known as the publishing rights. Nearing the expiration of their contract in November 2018, Swift decided not to renew the contract with Big Machine and
On 20 March 2024, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (“Constitutional Court”) issued Decision No. 24/PUU-XXII/2024 (“Decision No. 24/2024”), which has significantly altered the landscape of state administrative court procedural law in Indonesia. The court's ruling addresses the contentious issue of when and by whom a judicial review/peninjauan kembali can be requested. The decision, which centred on Article 132 paragraph (1) of Law Number
Our Senior Partner – Nini N. Halim, and Of Counsel – Helen T. Ongko, proudly represented HHR Lawyers at the Meritas Annual General Meeting in Mexico City this early April.
The event brought together Meritas members from around the world to exchange insights, strengthen collaboration, and explore new opportunities in today’s evolving legal landscape through engaging panels, strategic discussions, and valuable networking opportunities — all while experiencing
We are proud to announce that our Senior Associate, Rani Nur Aini, S.H., LL.M., has been recognized as one of the outstanding young women lawyers in Hukumonline NexGen Lawyers 2025.
This annual initiative honors and highlights the inspiring journeys of women leaders in Indonesia’s legal profession. With this year’s theme, “Pioneering Leadership in the Evolving Legal Landscape,” Ms. Rani emphasizes that being strategic, global, and grounded are
HHR Lawyers was proud to take part in the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Meeting and Conference in Chicago this April, represented by our Sr. Partner Nini N. Halim and Of Counsel Helen Theorupun.
A special highlight: Nini N. Halim spoke in the “Women in the Board” series, sharing perspectives on how trust, mindfulness, mentorship, and strong support networks are helping women access leadership roles across
HHR Lawyers is proud to be ranked in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings as a Recommended Firm in Commercial & Transactions and Insolvency.
A special congratulations to our Senior Partners, Pheo M. Hutabarat and Asido M. Panjaitan, for being named once again as Litigation Stars in Commercial & Transaction, and to our Partner, Yuris A. Hakim, who makes his debut on this year’s Future Star list.
We sincerely thank our clients for their continued
