SSEK Law Firm has a wealth of experience handling shipping financing and vessel acquisitions. The team is co-led by Stephen Igor Warokka and Michael Twomey. In particular, Warokka is skilled at advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including offshore oil and gas drilling, licensing requirements, and disputes arising within the maritime sector. Mutiara Kasih Ramadhani is also noted for in-depth knowledge of mining and shipping laws.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is knowledgeable in Indonesian shipping law and is able to reach out to the relevant authorities to provide a practical answer to the client's queries.'
  • 'Stephen Igor Warokka is responsive and knowledgeable in Indonesian shipping law. His ability to reach out to the relevant authorities to provide a practical answer is highly valuable.'

Key clients

  • Van Oord
  • Borr Drilling
  • Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia
  • Meratus Line
  • Oldendorff Carriers
  • Pertamina International Shipping
  • Maersk
  • Coeclerici
  • McDermott

Work highlights

  • Assisted Dutch maritime contracting companies Van Oord Infraconsult B.V. and Van Oord Support Services B.V. in the acquisition of Indonesian company PT Delta Marine Consultants.
  • Advised a global drilling contractor to the oil and gas industry on mitigating risks associated with employing a manager and vessel crews to work in Indonesian waters.
  • Assisted the Indonesian subsidiary of a global shipping giant with a corporate restructuring to add domestic shipping activities in Indonesia to its business.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Igor Warokka, Michael D. Twomey

Other key lawyers

Mutiara Kasih Ramadhani