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Indonesian Legal Expert Recognised as December's Lawyer of the Month for Key Role in Facilitating Blockbuster E-commerce Deal

16 January 2024 by asialaw

December 2023's Lawyer of the Month is a legal expert who has demonstrated exceptional excellence in their field. This article takes a closer look at their achievements and what sets them apart.
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Health in Transition Part 3: Indonesia's New Tobacco and E-Cigarette Regulations

27 January 2025 by

Indonesia has long grappled with public health concerns tied to tobacco and other addictive substances.
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Changing of the Guards in Indonesia’s Crypto Asset Sector

09 January 2025 by Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

In just a few days, on 12 January 2025, oversight of Indonesia’s crypto asset trading sector will shift from the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, to the OJK
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POJK 22/2023 Reminder: Key Reporting and Compliance Obligations in the Financial Services Sector

25 October 2024 by Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

Starting from November 2024, Indonesia’s financial services industry will be subject to several important consumer protection obligations under Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or "OJK") Regulation No. 22 of 2023 on Consumer and Public Protection in the Financial Services Sector ("POJK 22/2023").
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Makarim & Taira S. Announces Rudy Sitorus as Its Newest Partner

21 October 2024 by Makarim & Taira S

Makarim & Taira S. is pleased to announce the appointment of Rudy Andreas S. as its newest partner, effective 1 October 2024
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Indonesia's Halal Certification Deadline is Here: Is Your F&B Business Compliant?

17 October 2024 by Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

As discussed in our previous update on this topic (click here to read), Indonesia's mandatory halal regime for various goods and services is being implemented in stages, beginning today, 17 October 2024.

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Indonesia and Switzerland Seeks to Accelerate Investments under New Bilateral Investment Treaty

14 October 2024 by Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

A new bilateral investment treaty between Indonesia and Switzerland, namely the Indonesia-Swiss Agreement on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments ("2022 BIT"), came into force in August 2024.
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HHR Lawyers Held the Asia Regional Meeting 2024 of Meritas,A Leading Global Alliance of Independent Business Law Firms

04 September 2024 by HHR Lawyers

The Meritas Asia Regional Meeting 2024 was held in Bali, and HHR Lawyers welcomed delegates from Asia and all around the world.
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PDP Law Implementing Regulation Forthcoming, But Data Breach Fines Still Unclear

01 April 2024 by Makarim & Taira S

After multiple data breaches plagued Indonesia in 2023 and more than a year having elapsed since the enactment of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection Law (“PDP Law”), the government is now preparing to release the law’s first implementing regulation, which will elaborate on fines for data leaks, but the specifics still remain uncertain.
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Makarim & Taira S. Appoints Reagan Roy as Newest Partner

15 March 2024 by Makarim & Taira S

Makarim & Taira S., a leading law firm known for its commitment to nurturing top legal talent, proudly announces the appointment of Reagan Roy as its newest Partner.
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