ABNR Shines in 2025 Legal 500 Asia Pacific Rankings
21 Jan 2025
We are thrilled to announce that ABNR has once again demonstrated its excellence, securing top-tier rankings in the 2025 Legal 500 Asia Pacific, published on January 15.Top-Tier Practice AreasABNR is proudly ranked as a Tier-1 firm in nine practice areas:Antitrust & CompetitionAviationBanking & FinanceLabour & EmploymentProjects & EnergyReal EstateRestructuring & InsolvencyTMT…
Unbundling Electricity Business Activities: A Threat to State Control?
16 Jan 2025
On 29 November 2024, the Indonesian Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi or “MK”) issued decision number 39/PUU-XXI/2023 (“MK Decision 39”) which might affect the Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) business scheme in Indonesia due to its “unbundling” nature.Unbundling Electricity BusinessThe concept of unbundling electricity business activities is outlinedin Article 10, paragraphs (1) and…
OJK Releases New Guidelines for the Implementation of Sharia-Based Products
04 Jan 2025
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (“OJK”) has taken a major step towards advancing regulation and consistency of the country’s sharia banking sector with the introduction of new guidelines for sharia-based banking products. Issued in October 2024, these guidelines are designed to reinforce the distinctive characteristics of sharia banking and highlight its unique competitive advantages, distinguishing…
New Rules Introduce Further Barriers to Foreign Direct Investment in Domestic Shipping Sector
30 Dec 2024
On 28 October 2024, Indonesia enacted the Third Amendment to Law No. 17 of 2008 on Shipping by virtue of Law No. 66 of 2024 (the “Third Amendment”), following its approval by the Indonesian House of Representatives on 30 September 2024. The Third Amendment makes Indonesia’s cabotage rules even stricter, and introduces various other changes that will impact on vessel owners and operators.Cabotage…
ABNR Recognized Again as a Leading Law Firm by Chambers
23 Dec 2024
ABNR has been acknowledged for its excellence in the legal profession in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2025. Our firm has been ranked across multiple practice areas, reflecting our commitment to providing top-tier legal services in Indonesia.The recognition reflects the effort and dedication of our team of lawyers, who work to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. The firm's expertise covers…
ABNR Band 1 Firm in Chambers Fintech 2025
11 Dec 2024
We are thrilled to announce that ABNR has been promoted to Band 1 in the Chambers Fintech Guide 2025! This highlights our dedication to excellence and innovation in fintech.Additionally, two of our lawyers have been ranked in Band 2 for fintech:Freddy Karyadi (for the second year) and Ayik C. Gunadi (first year). Special congratulations to Freddy and Ayik! Only five Indonesian lawyers are ranked…
Indonesia Amends Immigration Law to Tighten Supervision and Enforcement
13 Nov 2024
A number of significant changes to the rules governing immigration supervision and enforcement in Indonesia have been introduced by Law No. 63 of 2024 on the Third Amendment of Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration (“Third Amendment”).[1] The new legislation was enacted on 17 October 2024.In this ABNR Legal Update, we will focus on the following aspects of the Third Amendment: (i) use of firearms…
ABNR Crowned ALB Indonesia Law Firm of the Year, Second Time in 3 Years
04 Nov 2024
ABNR has been crowned Indonesia Law Firm of the Year for a remarkable second time in 3 years at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Indonesia Law Awards. In addition, the firm took prestigious awards for: Antitrust and Competition Law Firm of the Year Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year Project Finance Deal of the Year Managing Partner of the Year (Mr. Emir Nurmansyah) Data Privacy and…
ABNR Gets Top Marks at Indonesian In-house Counsel Awards 2024
24 Oct 2024
ABNR was named a “Most Recommended Law Firm” across five key practice areas at the 2024 In-house Counsel Choice Awards, held on October 18 at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. The event formed part of the wider 2024 In-house Counsel Awards organized by Indonesia’s leading legal publisher, HukumOnline, in collaboration with the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA). The…
Indonesia’s New Mother & Child Law Imposes Additional Obligations on Employers
11 Oct 2024
Indonesia has enacted wide-ranging new legislation on maternal and child welfare during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life ("KIA Law").[1] In the employment sphere, this imposes a variety of new obligations on employers, while simultaneously clarifying a number of existing ones. Key Takeaways for Employers From the employer’s perspective, five aspects of the KIA Law are of…
ABNR Dominates 2024 ABLJ Indonesia Law Awards: 17 Wins, ‘Indonesia Law Firm of the Year’
01 Oct 2024
ABNR has emerged from the 2024 iteration of the Asian Business Law Journal (ABLJ) Indonesia Law Awards with the firm’s largest ever haul of trophies, including the coveted “Indonesia Law Firm of the Year” title. Besides being named law firm of the year, the firm received awards in a total of 16 other categories: • Best overall law firms • Arbitration & ADR • Aviation…
