With nearly 20 years of legal expertise, James Purba & Partners aims to provide the best legal options for your business. Maintaining close communication with our clients regarding any new updates on the case, and focusing on discovering all possible alternatives to your legal problems, James Purba & Partners will be able to guide you through any legal obstacles in Indonesia, using the most efficient (and cheapest!) path.
Our firm is a well-known name in tackling commercial legal matters such as corporate disputes, bankruptcy and asset liquidation, and foreign investment assistance. Our legal team also have extensive experience in other legal fields such as: Family Law, Religious Law, Maritime & Shipping Law, Intellectual Property and Copyright Law, and Industry-specific matters such as Oil & Gas Law, Property Law, and Labor Dispute Settlement.
Bankruptcy Law in Indonesia is stated in-detail in Law No.37 2004: Bankruptcy and Suspension of Payments. Indonesia has special regulations and procedures regarding bankruptcy based on the type and size of the organization wishing to declare themselves bankrupt.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm deals with bankruptcy cases or other inquiries regarding our legal operations, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
Litigation and Disputes in Indonesia is explained and defined in Law No.30 1999: Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolutions. Stated in Article 1 No.10 of Law No. 30 1999, The Indonesian legal system allows for out-of-court dispute resolutions between opposing parties such as through consultation, negotiation, mediation or reconciliation, often with an experienced legal professional.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm deals with lawsuits and legal arbitration, or other inquiries regarding our legal operations, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
Banking and Finance in Indonesia is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK) and is primarily governed by Law No.7 1992: Banking and its amendment Law No.10 1998. The OJK has wide supervisory powers such as regulation of banking institutions, supervising the risk management and solvency rating of banks, and overall examination to enfore legal banking practices.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm deals with banking and/or finance, or other inquiries regarding our legal operations, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
Securities and Assets that are recognized and monitored by the Indonesian government are: mortgages, fiduciary security, pledge, hypothec, and warehouse receipts. These are all detailed in Law No.4 1996: Mortgage Rights over Land and Objects relating to Land and states the different uses of each security and how to handle certain assets.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm deals with legal matters relating to securities and assets, or other inquiries regarding our legal operations, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
The formal regulation of laws relating to insurance can be found in Law No.40 2014: Insurance. The Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK) is responsible for overseeing insurance companies and enforcing related regulations.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm deals with insurance claims or Indonesian insurance law, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
The rights and extent foreign firms are allowed to invest in Indonesia can be found in Law No.25 2007: Capital Investment. Indonesia's laws regarding foreign investment are limited with certain economic sectors closed off from investment altogether. Some industries in Indonesia have maximum foreign ownership and minimum capital input, regulated by the government of Indonesia.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm can help with foreign investment in Indonesia, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
There are no requirements or regulated procedures for Due Diligence in Indonesia although there are certain regulations in corporate mergers and acquisitions. Due Diligence in Indonesia usually encompasses information on corporate organization, liquid and illiquid assets, and both short and long-term liabilities.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm can aid in Due Diligence, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
Indonesia law regarding the environment is regulated in Law No.32 2009: Protection and Management of the Environment, an amendment to the previous Law No. 23 1997: Environmental Management. The law encompasses regulations for industries regarding pollution and places a healthy environment as a fundamental right in Indonesia.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm handles cases relating to pollution and the environment, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
As of 2020, an amendment to Law No.4 2009: Mining Law puts the central government of Indonesia to be the authority over supervising mining operations in Indonesia. Businesses engaged with mining have special licenses issued by the government to operate legally.
The oil and gas industry in Indonesia is governed by Law No.22 2001: Oil and Gas Law which states that only the government has exclusive rights for oil and gas exploitation. Private firms that aims to exploit Indonesia's oil and gas resources must enter into a cooperative agreement with the Indonesian government.
There is no special body for maritime arbitration in Indonesia and does not have regulated procedures for vessel arrest. Indonesian maritime and shipping law is regulated by Law No.17 2008: Shipping Law.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm can help in Indonesian maritime law, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
The foundations of Indonesian law regarding property ownership and development can be found inLaw No.5 1960: Agrarian Law. Land usage in Indonesia is segmented based on the form of ownership such as Land for Rent and Land for Cultivation are treated distinctly. Indonesia also does not allow foreigners to own property.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm can help with real estate or property law, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
Regulations regarding copyright, patents and trademarks can be found in a collection of Indonesian laws such as the Commercial Mark in 1961, Copyright Law in 1982, and Patent Law in 1989 with numerous amendments throughout the years, most notably Law No.28 2014: Concerning Copyrights and Law No.13 2016: Concerning Patent
If you have any inquiries about how our firm can help with copyright, patents, trademarks or intellectual property, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
Indonesian labor laws and work regulations are being updated each year with new additions culminating in a series of laws since Indonesia's independence in 1945. Most notably, Law No.21 1999 states that employees are protected from discrimination with a maximum of 40 hours per week. Employers must also provide employees time to perform religious observances such as Muslim prayers which are conducted five times a day.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm deals with labor disputes or Indonesian labor law, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.
Indonesian laws relating to marriage and family are based on Law No.1 1974: Marriage Law. A family unit is defined as a couple who has married and registered their marriage to the Civil Registry Office. Divorce in Indonesia is allowed under sufficient reasons such as abuse, illness, imprisonment or adultery.
If you have any inquiries about how our firm can help in family law or divorce, please contact us at jameslaw@cbn.net.id or (62-21)5703844.