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Unveiling MEMR 5/2025 - A Comprehensive Guide to Indonesia's Renewable Energy Future

20 May 2025 In line with Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Development of Renewable Energy Power Plant for Electricity Supply, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (“MEMR”) has issued a new regulation, MEMR Regulation No. 5 of 2025 on the Guidelines for Power Purchase Agreements (“PPA”) from Power Plants Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources (“MEMR 5/2025”).The Precursor…

Six ABNR Lawyers Named Among Indonesia’s Top 100 Lawyers by ABLJ

15 May 2025 Six lawyers from ABNR have been named among Indonesia’s Top 100 Lawyers in the 2025 edition of the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) A-List. The A-List is the result of a rigorous research process conducted by ABLJ, which surveyed thousands of in-house counsel—both in Indonesia and globally—alongside senior partners at international firms with longstanding engagement in the Indonesian legal market.This…

Indonesia’s Child Protection Regulation Poised to Enhance Children’s Rights Protection in Digital Space

08 May 2025 It is inevitable that the internet has become a fundamental infrastructure in various aspects of society, including trading, entertainment, education, and government administration. The offering of digital products via digital media, via websites, applications, and platforms has indisputably brought convenience and increases accessibility to a broader market, at an unprecedented rate. Digital products…

We’re honored to be named an ALB Asia Employer of Choice for the 7th time!

05 May 2025 ABNR is proud to be recognized once again by Asian Legal Business as one of Indonesia’s top law firms for workplace culture, talent development, and career satisfaction.This recognition is a reflection of our incredible team - your dedication, collaboration, and shared values make ABNR a truly special place to grow and succeed.Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to continuing to support…

A Comparative Review of Insurance Company Liquidation Procedures applicable under 2015 regulations as against the latest regulatory updates that were introduced in 2024

09 Apr 2025 As Indonesia’s financial regulatory landscape evolves, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/ “OJK”) continues to refine its policies to address the sector’s changing needs.In 2024, the OJK released OJK Regulation No. 38 of 2024 (“POJK 38/2024”), which governs the dissolution and liquidation of insurance companies. This regulation amends and supplements OJK Regulation…

Danantara and the Future of SOEs: What will change?

25 Mar 2025 In February 2025, Indonesia enacted amendments to its Law on State-Owned Enterprises (SOE Law), [1] introducing major reforms to the regulation of SOEs.A key development under this law is the launch of Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), being Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund.Primary changes under these amendments include: the introduction of an expanded definition of State-Owned…

OJK Unveils New Regulation to Strengthen Issuers and Public Companies

11 Mar 2025 To align withLaw No. 4 of 2023 onFinancial Sector Development and Reinforcement Law (“P2SK Law”) which amends several financial sector regulations, including Law No. 8 of 1995 on Capital Markets (“Capital Markets Law”), the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuanganor “OJK”) has introduced a new regulation: OJK Regulation No. 45 of 2024 on Issuers and Public Companies Development…

The 200 Club: Indonesia's Most Influential Lawyers by Hukumonline

04 Mar 2025 We are delighted to announce that several of our esteemed partners have been recognized among Indonesia's Most Influential Lawyers, reflecting their unwavering dedication and exceptional legal expertise.​Agus Ahadi Deradjat is distinguished in corporate law, M&A, foreign direct investment (FDI), and technology, media, and telecommunications. His strategic insights have been pivotal in guiding…

Redefining the Principle of Utmost Good Faith: Judicial Review on Article 251 of the Indonesian Commercial Code

21 Feb 2025 In a landmark decision on January 3rd, 2025, the Indonesian Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi, or MK) reshaped the landscape of insurance contracts by ruling on Case No. 83/PUU-XXII/2024. The case challenged the constitutionality of Article 251 of the Indonesian Commercial Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Dagang, or ICC), a provision central to the principle of utmost good faith (uberrimae…

OJK Reg. 36/2024: What’s Changing for Insurance Operations?

14 Feb 2025 BackgroundOn 20 December 2024, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK)introduced changes to the operations of insurance and reinsurance companies,including Sharia-compliant entities, with the release of OJK Regulation No. 36 of 2024 on Business Operations of Insurance Companies, Sharia Insurance Companies, Reinsurance Companies, and Sharia Reinsurance Companies[1] (“Reg. 36/2024”).This…

Indonesia: Starting off the year with a new era for crypto trading under OJK's helm

03 Feb 2025 The Indonesian cryptocurrency landscape is on the brink of transformation. Through the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan,“OJK”)Regulation No. 27 of 2024[1] (“OJK Reg. 27/2024”) effective from January 10, 2025, the regulatory framework for crypto trading has shifted from the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (“Bappebti”)[2] to the OJK. This change marks…

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…