Rifdaan Novarazka & Prabowo’s employment practice, led by Randy Rifdaan and Indra Dwisatria Pusponegoro, is noted for its advice on employment issues arising from M&A transactions and its specialist expertise in the shipping industry.

ABNR Counsellors at Law handles the entire spectrum of employment and immigration law matters for multinational and domestic corporations. The team’s advisory work covers employment contracts, expatriate employment rules, termination policies, regulatory and compliance issues, with particular experience in negotiating and drafting company regulations and collective labour agreements. On the contentious side, the practice represents employers in union negotiations, mediation and litigation before the Industrial Relations Court and the judicial courts. Indra Setiawan, who handles advisory and contentious matters, heads up the team. Ulyarta Naibaho is another noteworthy individual who focuses on employment litigation and internal investigations. Ridzky Amin advises international clients on day-to-day employment issues and workplace fraud.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners fields an employment practice that is adept at handling the full range of employment matters, from contracts and redundancy issues to union negotiations and mandates concerning foreign workers. On the contentious front, the group excels in advising domestic and international clients across a wide range of sectors on mediation as well as court and arbitration proceedings. Noted for his expertise in manpower law and alternative dispute resolution, co-head Ahmad Maulana regularly advises on expatriate employment rules, internal investigations, union relations and workplace fraud. Fellow co-head Muhamad Kamal Fikri specialises in employment litigation and out-of-court settlements.

HHP Law Firm advises a broad spectrum of clients, including leading names in the TMT, energy and natural resources, financial services, and life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, on complex employment advisory and contentious matters. The team is highly experienced in handling employment disputes before Indonesian courts and is particularly strong in major restructurings, investigations, and compliance issues. The practice is jointly led by Andi Kadir, Alvira Wahjosoedibjo, who is recognised for her expertise in employment matters related to M&A, litigation, and investigations, and Rinaldo Aditya, who advises on both contentious and non-contentious employment issues. Yesi Samosir is also active in assisting with terminations, contracts, and workplace policies.

The employment, pensions, and incentives practice at Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises on the full range of Indonesian employment and industrial relations matters. The team’s expertise covers front-end advisory on employment contracts and company policies, complex terminations and large-scale redundancies, internal investigations, and contentious matters before industrial relations courts. Prawidha Murti oversees the contentious employment arm of the department, while Dhani Maulana Pattinggi leads on non-contentious matters, with a focus on the energy, oil and gas, mining, construction and infrastructure sectors. Key support is offered by recently promoted partner Tedy Rachmanto, who specialises in corporate crime, contentious employment matters, and internal investigations, and Harris Toengkagie, who joined from Makarim & Taira S. in October 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in employment litigation.

SSEK Law Firm‘s labour and employment practice advises multinational and domestic companies on the full spectrum of workforce-related matters. The team’s advisory work covers employment contracts, workforce restructuring, and regulatory compliance, while its contentious practice represents employers in wrongful termination claims, trade union negotiations, and wage disputes. The firm also has a distinct specialism in corporate immigration, arranging work permits and visas for expatriate employees. The practice is co-led by Syahdan Z. Aziz, who handles both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, and Stephen Igor Warokka, whose expertise extends to corporate immigration issues.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners – Dentons HPRP‘s employment practice advises multinational and domestic clients on a wide range of Indonesian labour law mandates. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious issues, including workforce restructurings, mass terminations, and industrial relations disputes. The practice also assists clients with compliance issues, internal policy structuring, and senior executive terminations. The practice is led by Linna Simamora, who has extensive experience in contentious employment matters across the oil and gas, mining, IT, telecoms, consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors, and managing partner Sartono, who is skilled in senior-level terminations, workforce restructurings and employment disputes. Gading Sanyjaya is another key contact for contentious and non-contentious employment mandates.

The team at Makarim & Taira S. advises multinational corporations on the full range of Indonesian employment law, including mass redundancies, executive terminations, bonus negotiations, and labour union issues. The group is also adept in employment disputes and M&A-related labour issues. Practice head Rahayu Ningsih Hoed, a key contact for multinationals, is particularly skilled in handling highly sensitive mass terminations. Other noteworthy individuals include Ruby Andreas Sitorus, who focuses on compliance and litigation, and Hendrik Pasaribu, who assists with termination structures, industrial disputes and employment contracts.

Nurjadin Sumono Mulyadi & Partners‘ employment practice handles both advisory and contentious matters for a range of domestic and international clients. The team is well versed in workforce restructurings, outsourcing issues, and the negotiation of collective labour agreements. On the contentious front, it represents clients in employment disputes, from bipartite and tripartite negotiations to proceedings before the Industrial Relations Court and the Supreme Court. The practice is jointly led by Ilya Sumono, whose expertise covers restructurings, labour disputes and collective agreements, and Ruben Soeratman, who also assists with reorganisations, terminations, and union negotiations. Andi Nurman and Mutiara Andika are names to note for clients from the consumer goods, technology, insurance banking, energy and manufacturing sectors.

Walalangi & Partners in association with Nishimura & Asahi's labour and employment group handles a range of contentious and advisory matters, including termination and severance matters, whistleblower claims, corporate governance, as well as the employment aspects of M&A and corporate restructurings. The department, which is often called upon by companies from the consumer goods, financial services, energy, telecoms, chemicals and technology sectors, also assists with foreign worker permits and visa-related matters. The team is led by Luky I. Walalangi, whose broad corporate and M&A practice informs his work on employment matters. Jeanne Elisabeth Donauw also has expertise in advising on complex manpower issues related to inbound investments and corporate restructurings.

Widyawan & Partners‘ dedicated employment practice handles a full range of advisory and contentious work. The team advises on employment contracts and collective labour agreements, and has a strong focus on the employment aspects of M&A, including post-deal integration. On the contentious side, the practice handles complex terminations, large-scale redundancies, and industrial relations disputes. The practice is led by Narendra Adiyasa, who advises on misconduct investigations, and Yolanda Hutapea, a corporate and employment lawyer. David Siagian‘s expertise covers executive compensation and the employment aspects of corporate restructuring.

Nusantara DFDL Partnership acts for clients in the private and public spheres in an array of labour-related matters, including restructurings, M&A, and day-to-day employment relations. The team is proficient in handling hiring and dismissal issues, collective bargaining and employment disputes, and is particularly active in the technology, manufacturing, energy and healthcare sectors. Leading the practice is Vinay Ahuja, who assists multinationals across Southeast Asia with labour law matters. Sri Wahyu Ningsih is another key contact for domestic and international clients.

TNB & Partners in association with Norton Rose Fulbright advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team’s advisory expertise covers the employment aspects of corporate reorganisations and M&A transactions, alongside employee benefits, global share plans, and expatriate remuneration. On the contentious side, the practice is experienced in handling severance arrangements, boardroom disputes, and whistleblower claims. Kresna Panggabean, whose broad practice covers employment matters, commercial disputes, and anti-corruption compliance, oversees the team. Jeremiah Purba provides support on the preparation of employment policies, regulatory compliance and transactional matters.