Our Antitrust & Competition practice regularly advises Indonesian, international and multinational clients on domestic and cross-border competition matters, and has represented clients in investigations by and proceedings before and against the Indonesian Competition Commission (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha, KPPU). Our competition law team comprises highly knowledgeable individuals experienced in dealing with KPPU in matters involving alleged infractions against Indonesian competition and antitrust law, including the obligation to notify KPPU upon completion of certain mergers and acquisitions.

Access to efficient and strategic capital is key to driving economic expansion within Indonesia. Our firm acts as trusted advisor to Indonesian, international, and multinational clients across diverse industry sectors on the full scope of capital market matters, both conventional and Sharia-compliant. We provide commercial clarity and technical precision to complex financing challenges, working closely with our clients to develop effective, commercially-oriented solutions that directly address unique needs and objectives.

Safeguarding sensitive personal data is of paramount concern for every organisation. We guide our clients through the complex Indonesian regulatory landscape, offering strategic advice tailored to ensure compliance with the latest regulations. Our data protection team constantly monitors local and international regulatory trends, ensuring accurate and timely guidance.

Indonesia presents a wealth of investment opportunities across a range of sectors including fintech, e-commerce, agriculture, and infrastructure. We assist local and international companies to comply with investment laws by structuring their initial joint venture arrangements and capitalisation. Our team is experienced in navigating the complex regulatory environment to support foreign direct investment and provides guidance on corporate financing and public offerings through various domestic and international capital markets.

Soemadipradja & Taher is consistently ranked as a top-tier firm for dispute resolution in Indonesia and is one of the few commercial practices with a dedicated team for arbitration, litigation, and crisis management. We represent multinational corporations, government entities, and institutional investors in high-stakes civil, administrative, and judicial review proceedings, providing a seamless bridge between local court procedures and international legal standards. Our expertise extends across the full spectrum of commercial disputes, including the enforcement of domestic and international decisions and complex insolvency proceedings. By combining robust advocacy with strategic risk mitigation, we ensure that our clients’ commercial interests are protected in any contentious environment.

Indonesia has emerged as a prominent investment destination, fuelled by economic, political, and demographic developments. We are familiar with the wide spectrum of legal issues impacting private equity investments, and our expertise across major practice areas enable us to offer prudent and practical guidance to clients.

Debt restructuring and insolvency laws are constantly evolving in Indonesia, with growth in multi-jurisdictional corporate insolvencies increasing the level complexity to many cases. Our restructuring & insolvency team draws on extensive knowledge and experience based on local and international challenges, and works with other specialists covering all relevant areas of law. This enables us to achieve the most desirable outcomes in difficult circumstances.

The Indonesian financial services market is constantly evolving, driven by regulatory change and the rapid adoption of financial technology. Our Banking & Finance practice offers extensive experience on local and cross-border conventional and Sharia-compliant banking and financial services matters, providing counsel that manages complexity, strategically addresses risk, and ensures compliance with current laws and regulations. Our team guides transactions ranging from simple loan agreements and project finance to intricate structured debt financings and comprehensive financial restructurings for clients from a wide range of industries.

Our team has handled a comprehensive range of corporate and commercial matters covering domestic and cross-border transactions, and maintains a broad portfolio of local and international clients. We advise on all aspects of doing business in Indonesia from investment to day-to-day operations, covering areas including business establishment and structuring, business licensing, corporate operations and compliance, and commercial contract drafting.

Indonesia's complex legal landscape presents many employment challenges to employers, requiring a comprehensive understanding of extensive compliance obligation. We advise extensively on both the legal and the practical aspects of employment issues, and we are known for providing clear, commercial, and practical advice on all aspects of employment and industrial relations in Indonesia.

Our Intellectual Property practice assists a broad range of clients to protect and maximise the value of their intellectual assets in Indonesia. We provide legal guidance on the full range of Indonesian intellectual property issues across the entire asset life cycle, and have considerable experience dealing with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights (DGIP).

With our knowledge of local law, practice, and business, we are well-placed to advise on M&A transactions involving Indonesia. Our M&A experts have established a track record of assisting Indonesian, international and multinational clients on complex cross-border issues, providing a seamless and integrated service for our clients.

As the Indonesian government moves to relax restrictions for foreign investment, the legal framework and bureaucracy for Indonesian land transactions remain complex. Our dedicated real estate and real property experts provide innovative, flexible, and practical solutions for our clients, and are are especially skilled at working with local and foreign clients operating in remote areas

Indonesia is a major regional hub for automotive and large-scale manufacturing. Our lawyers support the entire operational life cycle, from the establishment of legal entities to the structuring of joint ventures. We provide strategic counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

Indonesia’s large and young population is driving rapid expansion in retail and e-commerce. High levels of consumer confidence and a growing middle class remain key economic drivers. While digital markets grow, physical retail spaces continue to prevail with consistent new mall developments. Our team provides comprehensive support for the acquisition and operation of shopping malls and retail activities. We bridge the gap between commercial growth and the complex Indonesian regulatory framework.

Indonesia's commitment since the 2016 Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has spurred the rapid development of a carbon economy ecosystem. This robust framework now encompasses GHG assessments, emissions trading, carbon taxation, and projects like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). Soemadipradja & Taher’s Environmental & Carbon practice group is dedicated to guiding clients through this increasingly complex regulatory landscape, covering both general environmental compliance and the specific, recent legislation governing carbon economic value. The group helps clients understand and comply with evolving carbon regulations, optimize opportunities in sustainable development, and maximize the economic value of their environmental assets

Navigating the unique legal requirements of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and agencies requires a deep understanding of administrative law. Our team provides strategic advice to both public and private clients engaging with the Indonesian government and SOEs, aligning commercial objectives with the specific regulatory and public interest mandates governing these sectors. We have handled significant projects including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) involving sponsoring companies, creditors, and contractors. Our team supports government agencies on flagship infrastructure such as roads, railways, and ports. We also provide legal counsel on sovereign debt instruments and their related regulatory frameworks.

As the world’s largest archipelagic state, Indonesia presents a unique and complex maritime regulatory environment where our team provides comprehensive legal counsel covering the full range of shipping law. We advise ship owners, charterers, financial institutions, and insurers on both wet matters involving maritime casualties and dry commercial requirements, including complex vessel financing, registration, and sale and purchase agreements. By bridging the gap between global maritime standards and strict local regulations, such as cabotage laws, we ensure that our clients’ operations and transactions are executed with strategic precision and robust risk management.

Indonesia’s carbon economy is developing rapidly, encompassing emissions trading, carbon taxation, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS). Our practice group provides market-leading advice on the legislation governing carbon economic value. Despite the recent introduction of these regulations, we have accumulated extensive practical experience guiding local and multinational organisations through this complex landscape. We support clients in navigating the transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring environmental assets and climate strategies are legally robust. Our team is deeply involved in the development of the Indonesian national carbon exchange and maintains an active dialogue with regulators. We help clients optimise opportunities in sustainable development and maximise the value of their environmental projects.

Indonesia is a major regional hub for automotive and large-scale manufacturing. Our lawyers support the entire operational life cycle, from the establishment of legal entities to the structuring of joint ventures. We provide strategic counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

Financial services operate within a highly regulated framework, which is constantly adapting to international trends and market innovations. Since the establishment of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2012, banking, capital markets, and non-bank financial institutions (N-BFIs) have experienced rapid changes in regulation, often necessitating legal experts to ensure compliance.

The Indonesian healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation. We have extensive experience advising local and international clients engaged in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, and supports clients through the entire asset life cycle including cross-border mergers and acquisitions and regulatory compliance. We ensure that commercial growth is balanced with the rigorous safety and quality standards mandated by the state.

The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) field is a dynamic and challenging area for Indonesia, as the legal system struggles to keep up with the myriad opportunities and threats arising from the rapid pace of technological advances around the world. With traditional and regulatory boundaries constantly being challenged by the unprecedented levels of access and connectivity in Indonesia, there is a growing demand for technical expertise and adaptability to respond to issues that have not yet been regulated.