Assegaf Hamzah & Partners houses an experienced team that advises on a wide range of employment and labour matters, including termination, employee entitlements, compliance requirements, and issues relating to foreign workers. Spearheading the practice, Ahmad Maulana is skilled in navigating cases involving labour union disputes, immigration issues, and fraud committed by employees. Muhamad Kamal Fikri is another standout individual in the team with experience handling litigation as well as resolving disputes through arbitration and out-of-court settlements. The team regularly advises clients such as multinational corporations, domestic companies, and state entities.
Testimonials
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‘We are immensely grateful for the exceptional services provided by Muhamad Kamal Fikri and his dispute resolution team. Their expertise and strategic approach are crucial in resolving issues with unions and ensuring the successful completion of divestment exercises.'
- 'Muhamad Kamal Fikri shows outstanding leadership and a deep understanding of dispute resolution. His ability to navigate complex negotiations and his strategic insights are instrumental in achieving a positive outcome.'
- 'Putu Surya Resa Aditya's professionalism and responsiveness are key factors in maintaining clear and effective communication, which greatly contributed to the smooth progression of our divestment exercise.'
Key clients
- Indonesia Investment Authority
- PT TBI APAC Indonesia
- PT Shiseido Cosmetics Indonesia
- The British Institute
- PT Ecolab International Indonesia
- PT Citra Prima Container
- Coupang LLC
- PT Haidilao Indonesia Restaurants
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
- PT Surya Toto Indonesia Tbk
- PT Ken Lee Indonesia
- World Wide Technology LLC
- Microsoft Inc
- PT Khasanah Putera Jakarta Medica
- PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors
- AICE Group
- Asian Development Bank
- British Standards Institution
- Ebara Corporation
- Imerys Asia Pacific Group
Work highlights
- Advising a retail company on ongoing compliance health checks, including risk assessment interviews and surveys with relevant personnel from the legal and HR departments.
- Represented a company in the Industrial Relations Court as a defendant, including preparing the response to the claim, preparing potential witnesses and experts to be present during the court hearings, and submitting evidence.
- Advised and prepared secondment arrangement for the Indonesia Investment Authority.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ahmad Maulana