Asia/Indonesia
KPMG adds hundreds of lawyers across Southeast Asia from regional network
Deal sees more than 275 lawyers including around 80 partners join from ZICO Law amid Asia growth push
Appointments: Shoosmiths lands Telefónica GC, Oon & Bazul names new head of M&A
This week's roundup also includes Withers, Bird & Bird and Clifford Chance
KPMG adds to Asia legal presence
Big four firm expands its legal offering to Indonesia with domestic firm alliance, next stop Shanghai.
Allen & Gledhill forges Indonesian alliance
An alliance with Indonesian firm Soemadipradja & Taher expands network, boosted by introduction of new foreign partner.
PwC bolsters Asian presence with Jakarta presence
PwC has entered the Indonesian legal market adding Jakarta law firm Melli Darsa & Co (MDC) to its global network.
DLA Piper cuts ties with Indonesian alliance firm
The global firm is wrapping up its alliance with Jakarta-based firm Ivan Almaida Baely & Firmansyah.
Law firm launches app for doing business in Indonesia
Hogan Lovells has launched a new app intended to help businesses navigate the legal landscape when in Indonesia.
Hogan Lovells announces new Indonesia association
The firm has finalised its tie-up with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners (DNFP), eight months after its former association in Indonesia ended.
Indonesia to crack down on loss-making companies
The Indonesian government has indicated that it plans to bring in 'tax minimums' for companies that continue to operate in the country despite reporting losses year after year.
Indonesia to appeal court's ruling to absolve company for forest fire
Siti Nurbaya, the Indonesian environment minister, plans to be directly involved in appealing the court's decision in favour of PT Bumi Mekar Hijau (BMH), a plantation firm accused of clearing land with fire in South Sumatra.
Hacktivists target Indonesian district court over lawsuit
The website of the Palembang District Court in Southern Sumatra has been hacked, in protest of a recent decision to throw out an Indonesian government lawsuit levelled against pulp and paper company PT Bumi Mekar Hijau.
HFW targets Southeast Asia with Hiswara hire
Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has hired Haydn Dare as a partner from Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, Herbert Smith Freehills' alliance firm in Indonesia.
Top Singapore firm plans fast growth in Asia region
South East Asia's largest law firm, Rajah & Tann, is planning to send more lawyers to other jurisdictions as growth there continues to outstrip the growth that is possible within Singapore.
University to give legal advice on AirAsia
The mayor of Surabaya, the departure point for crashed flight QZ8501, has offered to deliver advice through local academics to grieving families after it crashed into the Java Sea on 28 December with 162 people aboard.
Top firms shuffle in Indonesia rankings
ABNR has taken the top slot in the Asia Top 50 rankings, nudging Hadiputranto into second place.
Nishimura starts associate office with Rosetini in Indonesia
Nishimura & Asahi, Japan's biggest law firm, is spreading into the Indonesian market by setting up an associate office with local practice Rosetini & Partners.
Minerals company takes arbitration gamble in Indonesia
The Indonesian subsidiary of US mining company Newmont is seeking an international arbitration against the Indonesian government even though lawyers say the challenge could backfire.
Bird & Bird links up with two Indonesian firms
Bird & Bird has taken the unusual step of adding two firms from the same country, Indonesia, to its Pan-Asian network of allied firms.
Legal action considered over Indonesia copper tax
US mining company Newmont is considering legal action over the imposition of a new tax on the export of copper concentrate.
CC makes tie-up with M&A practice in Indonesia
Boutique M&A practice Linda Widyati & Partners is Clifford Chance's partner in Indonesia, after the firms signed an association agreement.
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