Yearly Archives: 2020

This fourth part of our updates on the Omnibus Law highlights the simplification and liberalization of the Energy and Mineral Resources Sector, Maritime and Fishery Sector, Plantation Sector, Forestry Sector, and Halal Product Certification Process. For Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the analytical reviews, please refer to the following: Part 1 :… Read More

We were shortlisted as one of the South East Asia Rising Law Firms of 2020 by Asian Legal Business. We were also nominated in 15 categories by Asian Legal Business at ALB Indonesia Law Awards of 2020, including: Indonesia Law Firm of the Year and Indonesia Deal Firm of the Year. Proud and feel so… Read More

In this third part of our analytical review of the Omnibus Law, we would like to highlight (i) the harmonization and relaxation of land related provisions, and (ii) the development on the definite-term employment provisions. For Part 1 and Part 2 of the analytical reviews, please check out these links: Part 1 : Changes to… Read More

We are very honoured that our Ms. Miriam Andreta has been shortlisted by Women in Business Law Awards Asia 2020, in Rising Star Awards for 2 categories Corporate and Finance. At the same time W&P is shortlisted for Jurisdiction Awards and our affiliated firm Nishimura & Asahi is shortlisted in Firm Awards, Practice Area Awards,… Read More

This is the second part of our analytical review of the Omnibus Law, and this time we are focusing on (a) simplification of business licensing requirements; (b) relaxation of Limited Liability Company (PT) requirements; (c) amendments to the Antitrust Law; and (d) liberalization and simplification of regulatory authorities in certain business sectors. For the first… Read More

On 5 October 2020, the Indonesian Government together with Indonesia’s parliament passed the so-called ‘Omnibus Law on Job Creation’ (Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja) (“Omnibus Law”), which according to the Indonesian Government is a solution to tackle overlapping and contradictory existing legislation that often causes confusion and delays to businesses in implementing their investment plans. The Omnibus… Read More

It gives us great and humble pleasure to announce that Walalangi & Partners (in association with Nishimura & Asahi) has been recognized in Asia Business Law Journal’s Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2020 in several categories. Under the leadership of partner Miriam Andreta, the firm continues to represent and advise reputable multinational companies in numerous sensitive antitrust cases, allowing Walalangi &… Read More

In November 2019, the Government Regulation No. 80 of 2019 on Trading through Electronic System (“E-Commerce GR”) was enacted, setting out distinct requirements for e-commerce business players, classified into: online merchants, e-commerce platform providers, and intermediary services providers. Just recently, the technical implementing regulation was issued through the Minister of Trade (“MOT”) Regulation No. 50… Read More

Our hearty congratulations to our senior associate, Mr. Hans Adiputra Kurniawan, for being recognized as a Rising Star by IFLR1000 , 30th Edition. The recognition appropriately reflects his impressive works, attention to detail, client management skills and endless hours securing challenging (but yet interesting) files. It is really a pleasure to work with someone who knows how to… Read More

Our Managing Partner Luky I. Walalangi was named “Lawyer of the Year: Indonesia” at the asialaw Awards 2020, presented by asialaw and held virtually on August 25, 2020 (full announcement can be found here). The third asialaw annual awards recognises the best firms, teams, lawyers, as well as deals and cases throughout Asia-Pacific over the… Read More