ABOUT US

As part of our general corporate practice we advise clients on all matters of Indonesian corporate law, including

• The formation and operation of corporations, general and limited partnerships, as well as other legal entities and forms of association
• Parent company/subsidiary relations
• Arrangements among shareholders
• Corporate restructuring and reorganizations
• Management buy-outs
• Considering the nature of the matters involved, our corporate lawyers often advise clients in close consultation with our tax specialist

The firm is also well known for its corporate and special finance practice, covering a broad variety of traditional and modern types of transactions, including: Corporate Finance

• public offerings of debt and equity securities
• private placements
• syndicated loan and club facilities
• LBO and venture capital financing; and
• secured and unsecured lending

Special Finance

• project finance
• cross border lease transactions
• off balance sheet financing
• aircraft financing
• asset-backed securities

The services of the firm cover all legal aspects of such transactions ranging from advice on structuring transactions, matters of securities laws and enforcement issues, to drafting prospectuses and other relevant documentation.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM provides services to clients engaged in international trade and investments related to such transactions and matters as:

• international sales contracts, franchise, agency, and distributionship agreements
• international financing and securities
• joint ventures
• and Indonesian regulations and government subsidies with respect to foreign investment in manufacturing, banking, and real estate.
• All matters relating to WTO, including among others GATT, GATS, Agriculture Agreement, Investment Agreement, Bilateral Service and Investment Agreement, Varios Governmental Measures in relation to subsidies, safeguards and non-trade measures such as TBT and SPS.

Intellectual and industrial property law is an important field of specialization within SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM. This area of practice includes contract drafting and dispute resolution in the field of patents, trademarks, copyrights, advertising and media, often in cooperation with leading patent and trademark agents.

Our experts in this field work closely with the lawyers in the intellectual and industrial property department. Copyright work is a rapidly expanding area too, due to the proliferation of new information technologies and the growth of the information industry.

 

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM represents a significant number of domestic and foreign international banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions, both in general corporate matters and in connection with their specific industry-related business activities. In addition, the firm advises on banking and insurance regulatory matters. We have frequent contact with regulatory authorities in the banking and insurance industry in Indonesia.

The Indonesian telecommunications industry is moving towards competition and privatization. Although for the time being monopoly positions are maintained by the national telecommunications operators, the involvement of private telecom companies is increasing quickly and strategic alliances are being formed. SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM have long been advising national mobile operators and public or private companies which are active in the field of telecommunications.

Our services in this field range from drafting contracts for individual directors and employees, to collective bargaining and labor litigation. An important part of the practice concerns advising on matters relating to Industrial Relation Court. More than ever before, labor relations play an important role in corporate reorganizations and acquisitions. Employee benefit plans, the negotiation of compensation plans in cases of mass dismissals, and pension plan schemes, all form an integral part of the employment and labor law practice.

 

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM has a strong M & A practice. We advise both domestic and foreign clients on all legal aspects of such transactions as public takeover bids, tender offers, takeovers or mergers of privately-held companies, acquisitions of stock or assets, formation of joint ventures and corporate restructurings, both at a national level and in cross border situations. The firm counsels and represents its clients in connection with the applicable Indonesian merger control regulations as well as compliance with stock exchange and securities laws requirements. In addition, the lawyers of SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM frequently organize and perform the necessary due diligence inquiry on behalf of the client in connection with a proposed transaction.

Our firm also feature a solid and highly experience team in handling matters related to divestment, spinoff and liquidation, providing prompt and efficient settlement inside or outside the court of law which also includes liquidation which preempted by bankruptcy petition through the commercial court.

Indonesia’s vast natural resources sector, including minerals, gas and petroleum exploration, is being further opened up by globalization. From industry restructuring to mining license considerations, the legal and commercial issues of resources projects can be wide ranging and complex.

Our clients are involved in diverse projects, from exploration and extraction of minerals, oil and gas, to upstream product treatment - electricity generation, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, oil refining and gas liquefaction. We have the capacity to handle large, multi-party joint venture projects involving major issues relating to the environment, infrastructure, land use policy, native title, joint venture documentation, construction contracts, supply contracts, sales and contracts, project finance and tax and risk management.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM provides legal services in criminal law. We are highly experienced in assisting clients related to criminal cases, in the police, attorney, Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and defense in courts.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM represent clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving various types of disputes i.e disputes in the land dispute, property, mining industry, banking and finance litigation, corporate insolvency, and debt restructuring as well as disputes among shareholders. Our practice in civil cases in courts, from District Courts/State Administrative Courts/Industrial Relations Courts, High Courts to the Supreme Court, Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), Arbitration at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and Arbitration in the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration (BANI).

Bankruptcy is one of very effective ways in resolving debt disputes, either between individuals or private legal entities/companies. SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM has Highly skilled in this practice area of how to perform tricks and ways of handling and defense of clients who are involved in bankruptcy issues, we are representing our clients either as debtors or creditors in commercial and consumer cases. We will assist our clients from pre- to post-occurrence of restructuring  and bankruptcy cases, to the case resolution.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM is one of law firms has Highly skilled in labor issues, related to the preparation of company regulations, collective working agreement, labor unions and industrial disputes. We are highly experienced in assisting clients to make company regulations and settle industrial disputes, ranging from bipartite process, tripartite process, industrial relations courts to appeal to the Supreme Court.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM helps resolve legal issues that impact on people’s everyday lives, such as debts issue, damage claim due to negligence/breach in business, property disputes, family law, criminal litigation and land acquisition, and we also give advice on personal business matters, etc. We assist clients in pursuing or resolving lawsuits as well as provide strong advocacy in every step of litigation and dispute resolution process.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM provides legal services in conducting company search/investigation with respect to clients inquiries and will issue company search report.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM advise on the registration, protection and enforcement of trademarks, patents and copyrights, industrial designs and geographical indications, and on all aspects of franchising arrangements in Indonesia. We also advise on the negotiation and drafting of the relevant documents and agreements, applications for registration, assignment, and public announcements, both for international and Indonesian clients.

SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM are experienced in advising developers on land acquisitions, permits and licensing matters, on banking and finance matters, dealing with contractors, service providers, customers, and drafting the necessary contracts and documents.

As a leading full-service corporate and commercial law firm, SINAGA TJAKRA BROTHERS LAW FIRM is well placed to counsel our clients through every aspect of this increasingly important area of economic regulation in Indonesia. We are well-versed in anti-monopoly and competition law and have the experience that is needed to navigate the regulatory requirements that are more and more becoming a game-changer in the Indonesian business environment

Our office is experienced in doing billing for bad credit of bank debtors. We provide legal services ranging from providing legal warnings, making petitions or lawsuits to courts if it does not find a way out as expected by clients.

In addition to the above service areas, we also provide legal consultation on any legal issues faced by clients, which are not limited to criminal but also civil cases, such as business, corporate, inheritance, labor, marital, and or any other laws. In providing consultation we explain relevant provisions of laws and the best legal measures to do for dealing with these issues.