ABNR Counsellors at Law assists multinational and domestic clients with a range of employment matters, representing employers in relation to contentious work such as employment and industrial disputes, and terminations, and advising in respect of employment contracts, immigration, TUPE transfers, and regulatory issues. Its client list spans sectors including life sciences, telecoms, manufacturing, finance, media, and retail. Indra Setiawan leads the team which also includes Sahat Siahaan and Ulyarta Naibaho who focus on contentious matters. Ridzky Amin is also noted.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners works closely with its dispute resolution team to handle employment disputes; its recent caseload also includes advising on employment contracts, outsourcing, redundancy, labour unions, and the employment of foreign workers. As part of the Rajah & Tann Asia network, it draws on regional resources to assist multinational clients with regional employment issues. Ahmad Maulana is a key name to note, combining general dispute expertise with experience in employment matters. Muhamad Kamal Fikri has a broad dispute expertise that extends to mediation and arbitration.

Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie‘s team is noted for its ‘extensive expertise across a wide range of employment law topics, its sophisticated grasp of business needs for multinational companies and its practical approach.‘ With capabilities across both employment litigation and advisory matters, the team assists a diverse array of clients. Alvira Wahjosoedibjo has a particular sector focus in tech, life sciences, and finance. Rinaldo Aditya is recommended for terminations and employment disputes. Associate Yesi Samosir is also noted.

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills covers the full spectrum of employment work, handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Drawing on the wider Asian presence of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, the team is well-placed to handle both local and regional matters for major international companies. The team is now led by Prawidha Murti who joined from Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst following the departure of David Siagian in October 2022. Tedy Rachmanto is also recommended.

Makarim & Taira S. provides ‘excellent services both for litigation and corporate matters’ and has a notable track record in handling mass redundancies and issues arising from employee misconduct. Employment disputes related to M&A transactions is another strength of the team. Co-head Rahayu Ningsih Hoed focuses on mass redundancy work.

Soemadipradja & Taher is active in terminations and related disputes, in addition to advising on non-contentious employment matters. The team has a particular focus on assisting foreign entities in their Indonesian employment mandates. Retno Muljosantoso advises on corporate and finance matters in addition to her employment practice, being well-placed to handle complex employment mandates for corporate clients across a range of sectors. Rahmat Soemadipradja is another key contact.

Employment boutique firm Sudjono & Rekan Law Offices handles a balanced mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters and has experience representing clients in negotiations with labour unions. Managing partner Hernoko Wibowo‘s recent highlights include advising on the termination of employees, and employment aspects of corporate transactional work.

SSEK Law Firm provides a full-service employment offering that covers both contentious work, such as employment disputes and terminations, as well as day-to-day employment matters. The team supports the firm’s other practices, undertaking the employment aspects of M&A, insolvency, and other mandates. Practice head Syahdan Z. Aziz is recommended, as is Stephen Igor Warokka who leads the immigration and work permit matters.

Widyawan & Partners’ association with Linklaters provides a platform for multi-jurisdictional employment work, for which Narendra Adiyasa is a key contact, having joined from Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills in August 2022. The team regularly advises on the employment aspects of share sales or business acquisitions. Adiyasa excels in employment disputes and is supported by Yolanda Hutapea who advises on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners – Dentons HPRP‘s employment offering falls within the firm’s disputes practice, with the team correspondingly specialising in contentious matters including termination, employment disputes, and criminal proceedings against former employees.  Linna Simamora heads the firm’s employment, litigation and intellectual property practice and is recommended for her expertise in industries including airlines, IT, mining, pharmaceuticals, and telecoms.

Nurjadin Sumono Mulyadi & Partners specialises in industrial relations and associated employment disputes, assisting a range of clients primarily in the FMCG, shipping, and tech industries in negotiating collective labour agreements and handling disputes arising from terminations. Founding partner Ilya Sumono heads the practice with a focus on industrial relations, while Ruben Soeratman is singled for his ‘good mix of in-house and external law firm experience‘.

TNB & Partners in association with Norton Rose Fulbright has experience in handling employment and labour disputes, while similarly possessing strong transactional capabilities, advising on the employment aspects of complex cross-border M&A. Drawing on its association with Norton Rose Fulbright, it is particularly well-versed in assisting international clients with adapting their global employment policies to Indonesian requirements. Lead Kresna Panggabean is the key contact.

UMBRA – Strategic Legal Solutions handles a full range of employment matters with a particularly strong offering in the area of disputes and terminations. Of note in the team is Melati Siregar, who excels in employment disputes, claims against employees, and terminations. Poppy Cut Rahmasuci and Liyanto Wijaya are also key names to note.

Led by transactional practitioner Luky Walalangi, Walalangi & Partners in association with Nishimura & Asahi has a solid offering advising on the employment aspects of corporate matters, particularly for Japanese clients. Disputes and crisis management are also a part of its key offerings. Rainer Faustine Jonathan is another name to note.