Constitutional Court Strengthens Territorial Concept in International Arbitration Award.

The Constitutional Court of Indonesia granted APP Law Firm request and clarified the definition of international arbitration awards. By removing the term “dianggap” (deemed) from the Arbitration Law, the Court eliminated legal uncertainty and reinforced the territorial concept of arbitration. This decision ensures greater clarity and legal certainty in the application of international arbitration awards,…

APP Law Firm Challenges The Inconsistency of “is considered as an international arbitration award” phrase of Arbitration Act

We challenge the constitutionality of Article 1 number 9 of the Arbitration Law, specifically the phrase “is considered as an international arbitration award,” on the grounds that it is inconsistent. This phrase has led to uncertainty due to the lack of a clear definition of what constitutes an international arbitration award. By filing this petition…

Defense Lawyer’s Ethical Dilemma

Our partner, Aristo Pangaribuan, was one of the speakers at one of the dialogue programs “Catatan Demokrasi” on a private TV channel, discussing the New President’s Determination for a Clean Government, commenting on the submissive role and responsibility dilemma of defense lawyers amidst the systemic corruption problem that has existed for a long time.

Aristo Pangaribuan commented on moving criminal courts online amidst the pandemic

Our partner, Aristo Pangaribuan commented on the issue of moving criminal trial online in the case of Rizieq Shihab, the leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) in Jak-TV. Aristo argued that in principle, a criminal trial is designed for the accused. It is because the decision will impact him personally and his basic human…

Robby Asshidiqie voiced his opinion about Merpati’s prospective investor

In December 2018, APP partner, Robby Asshiddiqie voiced his opinion about the shady background of Merpati airline’s prospective investor, PT Intra Asia Corpora. APP lawfirm has had experience dealing with Intra Asia Corpora Group, in which their subsidiary company (Asuransi Intra Asia) failed to meet court obligations towards our client, Premier Resources Indonesia. See the…

La Nyalla, represented by APP lawyers, wins IDR 13.9 billion cases against PSSI

Our client, La Nyalla, wins an IDR 13.9 billion (approximately USD 950,000) cases against the Indonesia National Football Association (PSSI) in 2018. La Nyalla was represented by our partner, Robby Asshiddiqie and Achmad Haikal Assegaf. See the story published from detik.com below. https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-4281905/sah-pssi-wajib-lunasi-utang-kepada-la-nyalla

Jakarta High Court Ruled in Favor of Dalton Tanonaka

Notice of legal decisions from our clients, Dalton Tanonaka who was acquitted by Jakarta High Court in 2018. Mr. Tanonaka was represented by Togi Pangaribuan and Aristo Pangaribuan. See the notice of legal decision below. http://www.theindonesiachannel.com/news/read/68/notice-of-legal-decision