Our Services

With over three decades of distinguished expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, McT Law Firm has represented leading banks and prominent corporations across a wide spectrum of industries, including mining, independent power production, manufacturing, and securities. Fully qualified to represent clients at all levels of the judiciary, the team advocates in the District Court, High Court, and Supreme Court.

A meticulous approach to case preparation and management defines the services provided, encompassing in-depth case analysis, drafting demand letters, assembling and scrutinizing evidence—including precedents and prior judicial decisions—and identifying expert witnesses to strengthen clients’ cases. Every stage of litigation is handled with precision and diligence, from initiating lawsuits to representing clients in court proceedings.

Beyond litigation, corporate clients have benefited from representation in dispute resolution negotiations and advocacy before administrative and arbitration tribunals. Extensive experience includes managing complex commercial disputes across all judicial levels, including the Supreme Court, as well as navigating multi-jurisdictional matters involving intricate legal and procedural issues.

A proven track record in handling a diverse range of cases underscores the commitment to delivering tailored, strategic, and outcome-focused legal solutions. This includes expertise in banking and finance disputes, debt recovery, international trade, maritime matters, shareholder conflicts, insurance and reinsurance claims, construction disputes, and the enforcement of foreign judgments.

Our rapidly expanding Intellectual Property (IP) practice is establishing a significant presence in a field of law in Indonesia traditionally dominated by boutique firms, which have often concentrated on narrow aspects of IP law, rather than offering a holistic, integrated approach. As a full-service law firm, McT Law Firm distinguish ourselves by providing a comprehensive suite of services designed to assist clients in registering, protecting, and enforcing their intellectual property rights. Our expertise encompasses both contentious and non-contentious dimensions of IP law.

McT Law Firm provides sophisticated counsel on the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and geographical indications, as well as all aspects of franchising arrangements within Indonesia. Additionally, our team offers expert guidance on the negotiation, drafting, and execution of relevant agreements and documentation, including applications for registration, assignments, and public disclosures, serving both international and domestic clients with precision and expertise.

McT Law Firm provides comprehensive legal assistance to clients in securing appropriate financing for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and offers expert counsel on drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts related to the sale of business assets or portions thereof. M&A transactions represent some of the most intricate and consequential events in a company's lifecycle, carrying significant internal and external implications that demand meticulous legal guidance.

A diverse range of clients, including venture capitalists, multinational corporations, investment funds, and private equity firms, benefit from legal representation throughout the entire M&A process, regardless of scale, complexity, or jurisdiction. By collaborating with senior foreign legal consultants and leveraging the expertise of professionals across various legal disciplines, tailored solutions are provided that align with relevant legal, regulatory, and tax frameworks, ensuring seamless and successful transactions.

Legal services encompass all facets of M&A transactions, including guidance on compliance with local and international legal and regulatory requirements, conducting thorough due diligence, structuring deals, and preparing all necessary documentation. The implementation phase involves coordination with government agencies, public notaries, and engagement with tax and financial advisors to ensure smooth execution. With extensive knowledge and experience, clients receive guidance through every phase of the M&A process, safeguarding their interests and achieving strategic objectives.

McT Law Firm is recognized for its distinguished expertise in shipping and maritime law, managing a complex and high-value portfolio of shipping matters across the region. The firm’s capabilities encompass both 'dry' and 'wet' contentious issues, as well as ship finance and other non-contentious shipping matters.

With the Indonesian shipping industry poised for significant expansion, particularly following the recent prohibition on cabotage—restricting the carriage of goods and passengers by foreign-registered vessels between Indonesian ports—the need for specialized legal counsel has become increasingly critical. In this evolving regulatory landscape, comprehensive legal services are provided to meet the diverse needs of ship owners, charterers, and marine insurers. These services cover all aspects of shipping law, including ship finance and security, the sale and purchase of vessels, disputes arising from charter parties, bills of lading, insurance claims, collisions, and a broad range of admiralty matters.

Clients across the full spectrum of the shipping and maritime industry receive specialized legal guidance in key areas, including:

• Import Licenses
• Permanent Import Permits
• Temporary Import Permits
• Re-export Vessel Permits
• Private Terminal (TERSUS/TUKS) Operations
• Licensing for Foreign Vessels Operating in Indonesia
• Customs Clearance
• Regulatory Compliance, Including Environmental and Sanction Matters
• VAT Exemption Letters (Tax Consultancy)
• Indonesian Admiralty Matters
• Government Relations
• Financial, Operational, Commercial, and Security Consultancy Across Various
  Business Sectors

With a wealth of expertise and in-depth knowledge of marine and shipping licensing within Indonesia’s territorial waters, the firm provides strategic legal counsel tailored to the complexities of the industry. Extensive experience in customs and tax matters related to foreign vessels ensures effective navigation of regulatory challenges. Advising a diverse clientele on a full range of maritime issues—including vessel operations, ownership, and management—both within Indonesia and globally, the firm delivers a comprehensive approach that ensures legally sound, practical, and strategic guidance to successfully navigate the intricacies of the shipping and maritime sector.

McT Law Firm specializes in managing complex bankruptcy and Postponement of Debt Payment Obligations (PKPU) cases, leveraging the expertise of a dedicated team of experienced attorneys. Strategic legal counsel is provided, tailored to the specific needs of each client, ensuring effective navigation through the intricacies of bankruptcy and PKPU proceedings. Each case undergoes an in-depth assessment to formulate and implement legal strategies designed to safeguard clients’ interests and achieve favorable outcomes.

A comprehensive understanding of the evolving legal landscape surrounding bankruptcy and PKPU regulations is maintained, ensuring that clients benefit from the most up-todate legal advice and representation. Expertise extends to all aspects of corporate and financial restructuring, including issues arising under Indonesian capital market regulations.

With extensive experience handling high-stakes bankruptcy matters, the firm is wellequipped to address insolvency-related litigation and, when necessary, initiate legal proceedings to protect clients' rights. A full spectrum of support is provided in bankruptcy and PKPU cases, encompassing pre-litigation advice, litigation, and postjudgment enforcement. Through a diligent approach and tailored legal strategies, optimal outcomes are pursued for clients facing financial distress.

McT Law Firm provides a comprehensive suite of Tax and Customs services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients in Indonesia. Legal counsel is offered to a broad range of entities, including multinational corporations, publicly listed Indonesian companies, private enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals. The Tax and Customs Practice Group is dedicated to delivering effective solutions for complex taxation and customs matters, ensuring compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations while supporting clients in achieving their business objectives.

Extensive experience encompasses a wide range of tax matters, including international tax planning, transfer pricing, tax audits, and dispute resolution. Specialized expertise extends to employee benefits, ERISA litigation, and wealth management for private clients. With a deep understanding of both local and global tax laws, strategic advice is provided to align with business goals, mitigate tax risks, and optimize tax positions. Tailored tax strategies address specific needs related to cross-border transactions, corporate structures, and private wealth management.

A proactive, hands-on approach is taken in tax and compliance matters. A team of dedicated tax experts collaborates closely with clients and their representatives to develop comprehensive solutions for tax planning, investigations, and litigation. Leveraging a global network of tax lawyers, seamless legal support is available across jurisdictions, ensuring expert guidance on tax issues irrespective of location. Whether managing domestic tax compliance or handling international tax disputes, extensive experience and a personalized approach provide the clarity and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of the tax landscape.

As financial markets continue to evolve in complexity, McT Law Firm’s Banking and Finance Law team integrates deep legal expertise, market insight, and practical solutions to navigate the dynamic landscape of financial risks and opportunities. With extensive experience in Indonesia, a comprehensive understanding of the country’s regulatory framework and business environment ensures tailored legal advice that supports strategic objectives while addressing industry-specific challenges.

Expertise encompasses high-stakes banking and finance transactions, including crossborder deals, project finance, syndicated loans, secured financing, structured finance, and credit-linked notes. Representation extends to both foreign and domestic banks, financial institutions, international financial organizations, and development banks. Advisory services cover complex financial structures such as club deals, loan participation, and export financing. In addition to transactional work, regulatory guidance is provided on banking laws, including compliance with Indonesia’s single presence policy, as well as the formation, licensing, and operation of various financial entities, including banks, multi-finance companies, insurance providers, and microfinance institutions.

Considerable proficiency has been developed in asset-based transactions, leasing arrangements, letters of credit, and Indonesian security rights. Specialized expertise in Syariah banking and finance includes advising on both over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-based Syariah-compliant financial instruments. A comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive legal support across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters, delivering clarity and precision in even the most complex transactions. Extensive experience includes assisting financial institutions, borrowers, developers, and sponsors with a wide range of financing and project finance issues, including:

• Bank Regulatory Compliance – Providing guidance on emerging legal issues in Indonesia’s rapidly evolving financial markets.

• Shariah Financing – Offering extensive experience in structuring, documenting, and negotiating complex Islamic finance transactions, including asset finance, bank finance, project finance, edging and derivatives, funds, and Sukuk issuances (both asset-based and asset-backed).

• Climate Change Projects – Representing developers and carbon buyers in Clean Development Mechanism and Voluntary Carbon Market projects, covering renewable energy, agricultural waste, methane capture and combustion, and avoided deforestation. Clients include project developers, carbon funds, multilateral institutions, and foreign governments.

Through a commitment to excellence and a results-driven approach, McT Law Firm ensures that clients receive strategic legal solutions tailored to the evolving financial landscape.

McT Law Firm’s lawyers are widely recognized for their client-centric approach and business-oriented mindset. Known for responsiveness and efficiency, the team prioritizes client needs, fostering long-term relationships and establishing a strong general advisory and retainer client base. Close collaboration with clients has provided invaluable experience and a deep understanding of capital markets and business dynamics across various sectors, including aviation, communications, energy, oil and gas, and financial services.

Expert representation is provided to issuers, arrangers, and underwriters in debt and equity offerings, including IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, and assetbacked securities offerings. Extensive experience includes advising both local and international issuers and fund managers on mutual fund registrations, the issuance of convertible and exchangeable bonds, and long- and medium-term notes, including government bonds. Involvement in hedging and risk protection strategies, such as swap transactions, repo transactions, and other derivative products, further enhances the firm's expertise in capital markets.

The practice encompasses a broad range of issues under Indonesia’s Capital Market Law, offering legal counsel on debt and equity offerings, including convertible bonds, warrants, and options; securities exchange listings (both international and domestic, including dual and triple listings); IPOs, rights issues, tender offers, go-private transactions, debt exchanges, exchange offers, and note programs. Advisory services extend to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; matters involving publicly listed companies; joint ventures and strategic alliances; corporate governance; restructuring and reorganizations; and compliance and regulatory matters.

Through a comprehensive and client-focused approach, McT Law Firm ensures that clients receive the legal expertise necessary to navigate the complexities of the capital markets with confidence and precision.

McT Law Firm provides legal services to private, domestic, and multinational companies across all major economic sectors, ensuring compliance with Indonesian company law in every aspect of business establishment and operation. Services include drafting applications for investment approvals and business permits, preparing Articles of Association, joint venture agreements, and other corporate documents. Significant expertise extends to joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, offering strategic legal support for business growth and transformation.

Beyond legal representation, the firm serves as a trusted business advisor, working closely with corporate clients to provide practical, customized solutions aligned with their strategic objectives. A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach ensures seamless integration of legal expertise across various practice areas, delivering the highest level of service. Representation includes exporters and importers, public and private companies, manufacturers, distributors, agents, private equity firms, and institutional investors engaged in complex transactions across Indonesian industries.

Corporate, Compliance & Services (CCS)

• Business Establishment – Assisting with the planning and formation of corporate structures, including limited liability companies and representative offices, as well as reorganizing existing entities and managing group simplification projects.

• Corporate Maintenance – Providing corporate housekeeping services, including compliance management, annual meeting minutes, regulatory filings, and director and officer changes.

• Corporate Initiatives – Advising on corporate actions such as restructuring share capital or authorized capital, dividend distribution, and licensing applications and filings with government authorities.

• Business Closure – Managing corporate dissolution, including license revocation and regulatory reporting to government authorities.

Through a comprehensive and business-oriented approach, McT Law Firm ensures that clients receive tailored legal support to navigate the complexities of corporate law and regulatory compliance in Indonesia.

McT Law Firm is widely recognized as a leader in competition law in Indonesia, a dynamic and rapidly evolving field in which the firm has played a pivotal role in securing landmark judicial decisions. By combining deep legal expertise with practical, commercial insights, the firm provides strategic guidance across diverse industries, ensuring clients achieve their business objectives while maintaining compliance with competition regulations. A commitment to delivering tailored, effective solutions ensures that regulatory requirements are met while advancing clients' competitive positions in the market.

Expert legal counsel is provided on a broad range of complex matters, including anticompetitive trade practices, product liability, and government procurement laws. Advisory services extend to the manufacture, supply, sale, delivery, and distribution of goods and services, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, expertise in World Trade Organization (WTO)-related issues, particularly concerning anti-dumping measures, equips clients with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of global trade regulations.

As one of the pioneers in Indonesia’s competition and antitrust law landscape, McT Law Firm was the first in the country to develop specialized antitrust capabilities. The firm has been instrumental in handling many of Indonesia’s most significant anti-monopoly cases, including those arising in the wake of the Indonesian Competition Law and the establishment of the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU). Extensive experience covers a range of anti-competitive issues, including bid-rigging, cartel behavior, abuse of dominance, cross-ownership, preferential treatment, and distribution, across both traditional industries and emerging digital markets.

With a proven track record and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, McT Law Firm is uniquely positioned to guide clients through the complexities of antitrust and competition law in Indonesia, ensuring compliance while safeguarding their business interests.

McT Law Firm has played a significant role in financing Indonesia’s most notable power projects over the past decade, spanning traditional fossil fuel plants, geothermal power stations, and renewable energy developments. Advisory services encompass all aspects of project finance, including financing structures involving Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Build-Own-Operate (BOO) models, as well as matters related to government guarantees.

McT Law Firm has extensive experience in the mining sector, encompassing gold, copper, nickel, zinc, and coal projects. It provides comprehensive legal counsel on the regulatory and licensing framework governing these industries, addressing key issues such as environmental compliance, forestry regulations, land use, and logistical challenges. The firm has acted in numerous sales and acquisitions of mining projects, offering strategic insight into the legal and operational complexities of conducting mining activities in Indonesia. Additionally, it assists mining service companies in navigating regulatory compliance and drafting contracts to ensure compliance with industry standards.

This expertise spans the entire mineral and coal business chain, covering all stages of mining operations, including general survey, exploration, feasibility studies, construction, extraction, processing and refining, transportation and sales, as well as post-mining rehabilitation and closure. With a deep understanding of both domestic and international regulations, the firm is well-positioned to support clients in mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory adherence, and optimizing the commercial potential of their mining ventures.

Comprehensive legal support is also offered in the oil and gas sector, including drafting and reviewing oil and gas agreements, advising on regulatory frameworks, government policies, and statutory provisions, as well as representing clients before regulatory agencies. Expertise extends to matters involving asset sales and acquisitions, land titles, bid packaging, oil, gas, and geothermal rights, drilling and operating agreements, joint venture agreements, energy purchase and sale contracts, and supply and transportation contracts.

Through a deep understanding of Indonesia’s energy and natural resources sector, McT Law Firm provides strategic legal solutions that facilitate project success while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

With extensive experience in the aviation sector, McT Law Firm provides expert legal services to a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations to specialized businesses. A deep understanding of both legal and operational aspects of the industry ensures tailored solutions to address sector-specific challenges. Expertise encompasses legal matters related to airports, including airport services, airline agencies, ground handling services, and aircraft maintenance.

A team of internationally qualified lawyers manages transactional and commercial work, claims, and litigation for clients ranging from individuals to major airlines. A proven track record in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, ensures the protection of clients' interests while securing favorable outcomes in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As trusted legal advisors, McT Law Firm delivers commercially driven, practical guidance that adds strategic value to aviation operations. Whether navigating complex regulatory frameworks, negotiating contracts, or handling high-stakes litigation, the firm provides comprehensive legal support to align with clients’ business objectives in the global aviation sector.

McT Law Firm specializes in guiding clients through Indonesia’s complex legal landscape, ensuring a seamless and efficient business journey. With a deep understanding of local regulations and established relationships with key government agencies, the firm provides unparalleled support to investors seeking success in Indonesia’s dynamic market. Legal expertise is combined with strategic insight to deliver practical solutions that help clients navigate regulatory complexities and achieve their business objectives.

Core practice areas include corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and capital markets, positioning McT Law Firm as a trusted advisor in unlocking opportunities and fostering long-term growth. Tailored legal strategies address the specific challenges clients face, allowing them to capitalize on Indonesia’s evolving business environment.

Comprehensive services for foreign direct investment (FDI) encompass the establishment of foreign investment companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. Advisory capabilities extend to mergers, foreign ownership regulations, labor laws, environmental compliance, land acquisition, and taxation, ensuring full compliance with Indonesian law while positioning businesses for sustainable success.

With a commitment to safeguarding client interests and driving business growth, McT Law Firm serves as a strategic partner for companies navigating Indonesia’s legal and regulatory framework.

E-commerce presents significant opportunities for businesses to expand and access global markets. However, the rapid growth of online activities introduces a range of regulatory and legal challenges, including intellectual property protection, contractual rights and obligations, privacy concerns, data security breaches, jurisdictional complexities, and competition law compliance.

The e-commerce attorneys at McT Law Firm possess extensive expertise in navigating the technical, contractual, intellectual property, and regulatory issues faced by companies engaged in digital transactions. A deep understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape ensures the protection of business interests in the global economy. Additionally, the firm provides guidance on licensing applications submitted to the Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications, covering sectors such as network operations, cellular telephony, managed data networks, fiber optics, satellite connections, and interconnection regulations.

Comprehensive legal support is offered to Internet service providers, Intranet service firms, telecommunications providers, technology companies, software developers, and end-user corporations. The E-Commerce Team is highly experienced in addressing complex issues related to computer software, including development agreements, licensing, intellectual property protection (copyrights and trademarks), and related litigation. By ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding intellectual property, McT Law Firm provides strategic legal solutions tailored to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

At McT Law Firm, every individual deserves a safe and respectful workplace. When these rights are compromised, legal protections are in place to ensure justice. The emotional and professional toll of workplace harm, coupled with the realization that an employer may not act in an employee’s best interests, can be overwhelming.

The firm comprises specialized practitioners with extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. A broad range of employment litigation is handled, including strategic termination, bipartite negotiations, mediation, and court representation. Expert advice is also provided on non-contentious employment issues and the labor law implications arising from corporate restructuring.

Comprehensive assistance is available for applications related to stay and work permits for foreign workers (RPTKA & IMTA), the drafting of employment contracts, personnel policies, working conditions, and severance provisions. Additional services include guidance on union relationships, collective bargaining agreements, secondment arrangements, retrenchment negotiations, separation agreements, pension funds, social security arrangements, and labor dispute resolution. With a team of locally qualified experts, clients receive full legal representation in Indonesian courts for employment-related disputes.

McT Law Firm is recognized for its exceptional legal expertise in the real estate sector, offering comprehensive services across a broad spectrum of real estate matters, excluding licensing applications. These services encompass various property types, including land and buildings, spatial planning, infrastructure, housing and flats, commercial real estate, industrial areas, environmental matters, and construction related issues.

Indonesian and international clients benefit from expert legal guidance on real estate and property-related matters, ensuring compliance with complex transactions and legal requirements. The firm has extensive experience handling land acquisition for major developments such as power plants, expressways, coal ports, tourism resorts, and shopping malls. With a diverse clientele, including general advisory and retainer clients, the firm serves as a trusted advisor in the property sector and frequently represents clients in high-profile real estate litigation.

The firm's real estate services cover a wide range of legal matters, including property asset and company acquisitions, legal due diligence, legal opinions, property financing, land procurement, property development, and property management. Representation is provided in land and building ownership disputes, lawsuits in state administrative courts, construction work contract disputes, mortgage rights enforcement, leasing disputes, and contract drafting and review. This includes joint ventures, joint operations, construction contracts, build-operate-transfer agreements, property asset and company purchase agreements, as well as housing and commercial building leases.

McT Law Firm is committed to becoming a trusted partner in medical and healthcare law in Indonesia, a dynamic and rapidly evolving field. By combining legal knowledge with practical, commercial insights, the firm provides strategic guidance across diverse healthcare sectors, ensuring clients achieve their business objectives while maintaining compliance with medical regulations. A commitment to delivering tailored, effective solutions ensures that regulatory requirements are met while supporting clients' positions in the healthcare market.

The firm offers legal counsel on a broad range of matters, including healthcare compliance, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical regulations, and public health laws. Advisory services extend to the manufacture, supply, sale, delivery, and distribution of medical products and services, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the firm stays informed about global health regulations, particularly concerning cross border medical trade and drug approvals, to help clients navigate international healthcare standards.

McT Law Firm strives to support clients in addressing key medical law issues, including hospital regulations, pharmaceutical licensing, and health technology innovations. The firm is prepared to handle matters such as clinical trials, telemedicine regulations, data privacy in medical records, insurance disputes, and public health policies, across both traditional healthcare providers and emerging digital health platforms.

With a forward-looking approach and a focus on the evolving regulatory landscape, McT Law Firm is well-positioned to guide clients through the complexities of medical and healthcare law in Indonesia, ensuring compliance while advancing their business interests.