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INTEGRITY, RESPECT & TRUST SOEMADIPRADJA & TAHER Founded in 1991, Soemadipradja & Taher (S&T) is one of Indonesia s leading and longest-established law firms. S&T understands Indonesian law, culture and customs as well as the local commercial context. Through the collective expertise of its partners and foreign counsel, and an ability to think creatively, S&T assists national, foreign, and multinational clients to achieve their business objectives in Indonesia. S&T well understands its clients needs and provides advice aimed at providing win-win solutions. S&T and its lawyers are consistently ranked within the top tiers of legal publications and directories.
We develop great partnerships with our clients and, through developing an in-depth understanding of their needs, we devise the best solutions S&T maintains relationships with a number of leading international and regional law firms, including Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Australia) and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Japan). In the rapidly changing legal environment in Indonesia, S&T applies the highest ethical and professional standards when helping its clients to deal with often complex legal, cultural and commercial issues.
Banking & Finance We advise both local and international banks, insurance houses and fund managers, as well as borrowers and agents. Our expertise covers corporate and retail projects, structured financing, securitisation, debt restructuring and workouts, and covers all aspects of regulatory compliance. S&T also regularly consults with Bank Indonesia on its latest policies, and also advises on Shariah financing. AREAS OF EXPERTISE S&T meets the needs of corporate clients over a wide range of sectors and is proud of its record of consistently providing the highest-quality legal advice, solutions and services over many years. Capital Markets We advise issuers, underwriters and investors in both the Indonesian and international capital markets. We assist our clients with IPOs and rights issues, mutual funds, tender offers, employee stock options, as well as regulatory and compliance issues. S&T regularly consults with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in order to understand its latest policies on capital markets matters. General Corporate & Investment S&T has extensive experience advising clients on company structures, regulations and compliance. We also assist with setting up joint ventures and advise on foreign and local labour matters, as well as intellectual property protection, licensing and franchising. S&T is able to consult with the relevant regulators, in order to provide practical advice consistent with the latest policies of the regulators.
Environment & Forestry We advise clients on national and regional environmental laws and regulations, risk management strategies, forestry issues, land acquisition and use matters, and waste management. A first-class team dedicated to the highest standards of integrity and service. We have also successfully defended clients alleged to have committed environmental offences. In this very active area of practice, S&T is well aware of the latest policies and practices of the regulators as well as the relevant laws and regulations. Employment Our firm advises clients on a wide range of employment matters, including those raised in M&A transactions, terminations of employment relationships, outsourcing arrangements, expatriate work permits (for employees as well as directors and commissioners), visa and residency requirements, company regulations, labour disputes and strikes, HR audits, employee awards and equity programs. S&T is aware of the sensitivities that can arise in HR matters and always acts with discretion. Energy, Resources & Infrastructure We are recognised as one of the leading Indonesian practices in this field, advising clients on significant and complex projects across many sectors, including in mining, oil and gas, power, infrastructure and Public Private Partnerships. S&T advises national, foreign and multinational clients on land title and acquisition, construction, procurement, environmental and forestry issues, labour issues, health and safety regulations, regional autonomy, and anticorruption compliance. Mergers & Acquisitions We advise on all aspects of M&As, including structuring and process planning, negotiating and drafting relevant documentation, regulatory compliance, approvals and notifications, comprehensive due diligence exercises, land title and labour issues, and antimonopoly and unfair trading matters. S&T understands the importance of meeting deadlines for a successful M&A transaction.
Arbitration, Dispute Resolution & Litigation Our firm has market-leading experience, advising on all aspects of dispute resolution. S&T is one of the few Indonesian law firms with a dedicated arbitration, dispute resolution and litigation practice that can provide a comprehensive, end-to-end service. We have extensive experience in advising commercial clients in general civil, administrative and judicial review proceedings, as well as creditors and debtors in bankruptcy applications in the District Courts, State Administrative Courts, Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Insurance We assist general and life insurance companies, insurance brokers, reinsurance and insurance supporting companies. We advise on joint venture agreements, acquisition and sale documentation (including conducting comprehensive legal due diligence exercises) for interests in insurance and associated companies, insurance policies and reinsurance treaties, fraudulent claims, as well as solvency and other regulatory compliance issues. Applying expertise, experience and business acumen to deliver commercial solutions that work.