Debt Suspension of Payment (PKPU) & Bankruptcy

To foster a healthy business and economic climate in Indonesia, a structured approach to debt resolution is essential. ASK Law Firm assists clients in initiating PKPU (suspension of debt payment obligations) proceedings, enabling debtors to settle outstanding debts through agreed repayment schemes. If a resolution cannot be reached through PKPU, we provide representation in bankruptcy proceedings, where the debtor’s assets are placed under general seizure for the benefit of all creditors.

Intellectual Property

We provide legal services related to the protection of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and more. Our goal is to safeguard clients’ intellectual assets in accordance with prevailing regulations. We are well-versed in the application and registration process, and represent clients in both legal and administrative matters before the Directorate General of Intellectual Property — Indonesia’s regulatory authority for IP rights.

Employment & Labor Law

ASK Law Firm advises corporate clients on a wide array of labor and employment issues. We offer strategic counsel on employment relations, rights and obligations of employers and employees, termination of employment, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, expatriate work permits, labor union matters, collective labor agreements, pension plans, social security, and labor disputes. We also represent clients in labor disputes before the Industrial Relations Court.

General Corporate & Investment

We provide corporate legal advisory services for the establishment and operation of companies across various sectors, ensuring full compliance with corporate regulations and legal documentation. ASK Law Firm also assists clients with both direct and indirect investments in Indonesia, including foreign investments (joint ventures), preparing all relevant agreements and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Environmental Law

Environmental responsibility is a growing priority for the Indonesian government, and we support clients in fulfilling their legal obligations related to environmental impact. Our legal team advises on environmental compliance, including risk mitigation strategies, representation in environmental violation claims, and handling environmental licensing such as Environmental Impact Assessments (AMDAL) and Environmental Management & Monitoring Efforts (UKL/UPL).

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

We represent clients in commercial disputes across all judicial forums in Indonesia. Our services include legal strategy development, representation in litigation, and advisory throughout the litigation process. In addition to litigation, we offer non-litigation dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, both domestically and internationally. Our firm is committed to achieving efficient and favorable outcomes for our clients through the most appropriate legal avenue.

Merger & Acquisition

We handle corporate actions related to mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations. Our firm advises companies on the applicable legal aspects of these processes, including legal due diligence, existing legal issues, land rights, unfair business competition and antitrust matters, employment, relevant documentation, and other related legal considerations.

Capital Markets

We assist and advise clients, particularly public companies (issuers), in navigating the process, regulatory compliance, and legal aspects of capital markets. Our services also extend to advising underwriters and investors. We support issuers in preparing corporate data and documentation required for public offerings of shares or debt instruments, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Secondary Offerings.

Banking & Finance

We provide legal assistance and advisory services to both domestic and international financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, financing institutions, and other financial entities, as well as borrowers and financial advisors. Our areas of practice include project financing, infrastructure, working capital, corporate and personal financing, leasing, sale and leaseback transactions, factoring, banking disputes, legal opinions, loan settlement, debt restructuring, and rescheduling.

Property

Our firm handles various legal aspects related to property, including land acquisition and transfer, land procurement, land release negotiations, land rights as security, leasing, land sale and purchase transactions, ownership of strata title properties, overlapping land claims, and land dispute resolution.

Competition Law

We provide legal advice to ensure that our clients' business activities comply with the prevailing competition laws and avoid abuse of dominant market position. This includes matters related to price-fixing, market allocation, supply control, collusion, monopolies, and anti-competitive business cooperation.

Franchise & Licensing

We provide legal support in establishing franchise businesses and expanding franchise operations within Indonesia. Our services include legal compliance advice on Indonesian franchise regulations and assistance in registering franchises with the relevant government authorities.

Natural Resources & Energy

Our firm advises companies operating in various natural resources and energy sectors, including mining, coal, oil and gas, electricity, and water, particularly in preparing for operations in Indonesia. We offer legal advice on financing, investment, contracts of work, production sharing contracts, regulatory frameworks, and licensing requirements in these industries, including matters related to new-generation contracts. We also support mining service providers in contract management and tender procedures.

Media, IT & Telecommunications

We represent clients across the information technology and telecommunications sectors, including mobile network providers, television broadcasters, IT and telecom equipment manufacturers, software and app developers, internet service providers, and Over The Top (OTT) service companies. Our legal services cover regulatory compliance, licensing, contracts, and business expansion strategies.