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