In practice, criminal reports against directors and business owners rarely arise while a business is still operating.They more often emerge after the business has failed, a project has ended, or a commercial relationship has broken down. This pattern is not accidental. It reflects how disputes, incentives, and legal exposure actually Read more
Effective 2 January 2026, Indonesia will fully implement its new Criminal Code under Law No. 1 of 2023.For directors, commissioners, shareholders, and business owners, this is not merely a criminal law reform-it is a shift in corporate risk exposure. Under the new regime, business decisions, governance failures, and internal controls Read more
For many foreign companies, Joint Operation (JO) is often seen as a shortcut to enter the Indonesian market-especially for large projects.In practice, this assumption is only partially correct. A JO can work positively for foreign parties, but only in limited and carefully controlled circumstances. Outside those conditions, JO structures frequently Read more
Entering Indonesia is not merely a commercial step. It is a legal entry strategy that determines control, regulatory exposure, tax posture, and exit flexibility. Based on cross-border advisory practice, we observe that many failures are not market-driven, but rather the result of a legally misaligned entry model. This article provides Read more
In corporate restructuring and insolvency practice, the term settlement (composition or perdamaian) is often misunderstood. Many business actors assume that: In reality, under Indonesian insolvency law, settlement is the core mechanism designed to balance legal certainty, creditor protection, and business continuity. The Legal Concept of Settlement Under Indonesian Insolvency Law Read more
In daily practice, the term business crime is often understood in a narrow and emotional way. It is frequently associated with fraud, corruption, or financial manipulation carried out deliberately and systematically. In reality, within the development of modern law-particularly in the era of globalization-business crime has a much broader and Read more
In insolvency practice, not every transaction entered into by a debtor before bankruptcy is neutral or commercially reasonable. In certain situations, a debtor may formally execute lawful transactions that, in substance, reduce the bankruptcy estate and prejudice creditors. To address this risk, Indonesian insolvency law provides a corrective mechanism known Read more
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are often misunderstood. Many people see them as a sign of distrust. In legal practice, the opposite is usually true. For professionals and business owners, these agreements are part of responsible planning, not a lack of commitment. Just as in business, personal relationships also involve legal Read more
For many professionals, marriage is primarily seen as a personal and emotional commitment. While this is true, the law views marriage differently.From a legal perspective, marriage is also a binding legal contract that creates rights, obligations, and long-term legal consequences—particularly in relation to assets, liabilities, and personal risk. This legal Read more
A Legal and Human Perspective Adapted from Dr. Muhammad Syaifuddin, S.H., M.Hum., Law of Divorce, Sinar Grafika, Bandung Under Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage, the purpose of marriage is to form a happy and enduring family based on belief in God Almighty. In Islamic family law, as reflected Read more