31 Mar 2020
Force Majeure and Impact of Covid-19 on Contractual Obligations
1. Introduction Given the economic dislocation caused by the rapid spread of Covid-19 around the world, many parties facing difficulties in performing contracts will obviously be thinking about their legal situation. Can they be held liable for damages for breach of contract or losses suffered by third parties due to circumstances beyond their control or does the law provide a relief mechanism in…
31 Mar 2020
FAQs on Legal Impact of Covid-19 in Indonesia
With the world facing its biggest challenge of the century so far, and probably its greatest challenge since World War II, we have received a considerable number of inquiries as to how businesses should best respond to the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. Here are a number of FAQs and responses to them from our lawyers. What should I do if a commercial contract I am party to comes under stress as a…
24 Mar 2020
Jakarta Manpower Office and Ministry of Manpower Issue Guidelines for Employers in Responding to Covid-19 Pandemic
Both the Jakarta Manpower Office and the Ministry of Manpower have recently issued circulars setting out guidelines for employers on how they should respond to the impacts of Covid-19 in the workplace. In this ABNR Legal Update, we briefly summarize the key points of each circular. Jakarta Provincial Manpower Office Circular No. 14/SE/2020 on Working from Home. This circular urges employers to implement…
10 Mar 2020
Omnibus Bill’s Likely Impact on Foreign Direct Investment Open to Interpretation
This is the second in our series of ABNR Legal Updates on the Bill on Job Creation (dubbed the “Omnibus Bill” / the “Bill”),[1] submitted by the Government to the National Legislative Assembly (DPR) on 12 February 2020. Today, we focus on the changes proposed by the Bill to Indonesia’s foreign direct investment regime. A. Introduction Indonesia’s quite restrictive…