Four ABNR partners featured in the 2025 Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal)
14 Oct 2025
We are delighted to share that four ABNR partners — Emir Nurmansyah, Freddy Karyadi, Nafis Adwani, and Sahat Siahaan — are profiled in the 2025 edition of the Lexology Index for their leadership and excellence across Indonesia’s key practice areas.Emir Nurmansyah, named a Thought Leader in Banking, Project Finance, and M&A, continues to set the benchmark for market excellence.Feedback from the…
In Loving Memory of Prof. A. Zen Umar Purba, S.H., LL.M (1942 -2025)
10 Oct 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Prof. A. Zen Umar Purba, S.H., LL.M, Of Counsel at ABNR Counsellors at Law, on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at the age of 83.Prof. Zen was a beloved teacher, mentor, and colleague whose warmth, intellect, and generosity inspired everyone who had the privilege to know him. A lifelong scholar and a pioneer in Indonesia’s intellectual property law, he dedicated…
Indonesian Constitutional Court Reinterprets Key Provision in Personal Data Protection Law
09 Oct 2025
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi or “MK”) recently issued a landmark decision on the criteria to appoint a Data Protection Officer (“DPO”), establishing clarity on the scope of the personal data protection framework under Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (the “PDP Law”).[1]I. The Original Legal FrameworkThe original Article 53(1) of the PDP Law requires a Personal…
ABNR Honoured by Indonesia’s In-House Counsel Community
07 Oct 2025
We are proud to share that ABNR has been named a Most Recommended Law Firm at the HukumOnline In-House Counsel Choice Awards 2025, held in collaboration with the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA) andAsia Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance Conference (APPCA)at The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali.What makes this recognition truly special is that it comes directly from in-house…
Indonesia and the EU reach important trade deal
26 Sep 2025
After almost a decade of negotiations, Indonesia and the EU have finally reached a substantive conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).Negotiations took many years in part due to irreconcilable standpoints on inter aliapublic procurement and the role of state-owned enterprises. The EU’s “green deal” including the EU deforestation regulation was an irritant that…
ABNR Among Best Overall at 2025 ABLJ Indonesia Law Awards: 11 Wins
23 Sep 2025
Building on a strong track record, ABNR has secured 11 wins at the 2025 Asian Business Law Journal (ABLJ) Indonesia Law Awards, including recognition as one of the Best Overall Law Firms.The awards we received for 2025 are in the following categories:Best overall law firmsBanking & financeFintechInbound investmentInsurance & reinsuranceLitigationM&APrivate equity & venture capitalReal…
Intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Copyright: A Look at the Uncharted Territory of the Law
22 Sep 2025
IntroductionThe development of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in recent years has shown remarkable progress, particularly in the field of generative AI. Generative AI refers to systems capable of creating “new” content, such as text, images, or audio – by transforming one type of data into another (e.g., text to text, text to image, or image to image).[1] This capability is achieved through training…
ABNR has once again been recognized by IFLR1000 in its 2025 rankings
17 Sep 2025
We are delighted to be ranked Tier 1 in Banking, M&A, and Project Finance, reaffirming our position at the forefront of Indonesia’s transactional and financing markets.In addition, ABNR continues to be top-tier in Capital Markets (Debt & Equity), Project Development, and Restructuring & Insolvency.Notably, we are also recognized as Active in Islamic Finance, reflecting our growing capabilities…
Stricter Mechanism in Land Acquisition and New Provisions on Indonesian Land Regime
15 Sep 2025
IntroductionIn late April 2025, the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (“MOAA”) issued a new regulation that significantly reshapes the process of acquiring and registering land rights in Indonesia. The regulation — MOAA Regulation No. 5 of 2025 on the Delegation of Authority for the Stipulation of Land Rights and Land Registration Activities (“MOAA Reg 5/2025”) — introduces two major…
Indonesia Overhauls Visa System: What Foreigners & Employers Need to Know
29 Aug 2025
IntroductionIn November 2024, the Indonesian government established a new Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (MOIC), separating immigration functions from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (MOLHR). Less than a year later, the MOIC has introduced a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s visa system through MOIC Decree No. M.IP-08.GR.01.01 of 2025 on Visa Classifications (“New Visa Classification”),…
BI Issues PADG 13/2025: Consolidating and Specifying Money Market and FX Market
20 Aug 2025
IntroductionTo support the modernization and deepening of the Money Market and Foreign Exchange Market(“MFEM”), Bank Indonesia (“BI”) has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework to strengthen financial market infrastructure. This initiative, set out in BI Regulation No. 6 of 2024, provides the legal foundation for MFEM operations. A key objective is to ensure that both systemic and critical…
The Data Deal: What the Indonesia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement Means for Cross-Border Data Transfers
18 Aug 2025
Indonesia and the United States (US) recently reached a preliminary agreement that allows the cross-border transfer of Indonesian citizens’ personal data to the US, as part of broader trade and digital cooperation discussions. This development has raised questions from business undertakings, in its interaction with Indonesia’s Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”) and the implications…
