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Arbitration

Navigating the Complexities of Arbitration: We Turn Your Commercial Disputes into Stories of Resolution, Ensuring a Harmonious End to Your Challenges.

We understand that business disputes are unavoidable, and navigating complex business disputes may be difficult and time-consuming, that is where our arbitration lawyers come in. We assist and represent companies like yours in resolving commercial disputes efficiently through every step of arbitration process.

Among the most common ways we provide the following services to our clients:

  • Arbitration Advisory
    We provide strategic advice tailored to your needs, ensuring a favorable outcome through a thorough understanding of arbitration nuances.
  • Drafting and Reviewing Arbitration Agreement
    We assist in drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses and agreement that are tailored to protect your interests and ensure enforceability.
  • Representation in Arbitration Proceedings
    Our expertise extends to both domestic and international arbitration forums, including the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration (BANI). From filing process to final award, advocating strongly for your position.
  • Enforcement of Arbitration Awards
    We assist in recognizing and enforcing both domestic and international arbitration awards in Indonesia, including post-awards legal issues to secure your interests.

How Arbitration Works in Indonesia:

Arbitration in Indonesia is governed primarily by Law No. 30 of 1999 concerning Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Here’s an overview of the key procedural mechanisms:

  • Initiating Arbitration
    • Agreement to Arbitrate
      An arbitration proceeding begins with an agreement between parties, either through an arbitration clause in a contract or a separate arbitration agreement.
    • Notice of Arbitration
      The claimant initiates the process by submitting a notice of arbitration, which includes a statement of the dispute, the relief sought, etc.,
  • Arbitration Process
    • Filing the Required Arbitration Document and Appointment of Arbitrators
      The claimant submits the required arbitration document and the estimated arbitration fee, and the parties appoint one or more arbitrators as agreed upon. If there is no agreement, the appointing authority, such as BANI, may appoint the arbitrators.
    • Preliminary Hearing & Exchange of Pleadings
      Setting the timelines, discuss procedural matters, and ensure both parties are prepared for the arbitration proceedings. The claimant submits a statement of claim document and the respondent provides statement of defense and/or or counter-claim document.
    • Hearings Process and Evidentiary Hearing
      The arbitrators may ask questions and clarify the issues, the parties argue and defense their position and present evidences including documents and witness testimony.
    • Arbitration Award
      The arbitrators deliberate and render an award, which includes legal consideration and decision. The award is final and binding on the parties involved.
  • Post-Arbitration
    • Challenging the Arbitration Award (Cancellation)
      The parties’ grounds for challenging or cancelling an Arbitration Award include legal procedural matters.
    • Enforcement of the Arbitration Award
      The winning party can seek enforcement through the Indonesian court.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbitration is often chosen for its confidentiality, flexibility in procedure, and the ability to select arbitrators with expertise in the subject matter of the dispute.

Commercial disputes

It includes administrative expenses of the arbitral institution, arbitrators’ fees, legal fees, and other expenses related to the proceedings.

 

The arbitration awards shall be registered in Indonesian court maximum 30 (thirty) days after the award is issued, and then shall obtain a court approval.

 

Yes, under certain circumstances.

Filing an appeal to Indonesian Supreme Court.

 

If one party refuses to participate in arbitration proceedings in Indonesia, the arbitral tribunal may proceed with the arbitration and make a decision based on the evidence and arguments presented by the participating party.

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