Omnibus Law Insights: Guide to Impact on Indonesia’s Energy, Resources and Infrastructure Sectors – Licensing, Environmental, Forestry and Construction Reforms

30 October, 2020
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law has been heralded for introducing significant reforms in a range of areas, including Indonesia’s laws on investment, employment, immigration, environmental standards, business licensing and building permits. In this article we discuss the potential impact on investors in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. Read more

Omnibus Law Insights: Are the Labour Reforms Really Pro-Employer?

21 October, 2020
The labour reforms in the Omnibus Law have largely been controversial because they are widely reported to introduce a fundamental shift in employee protection in Indonesia. While this is true for certain aspects of the law, such as employee entitlements upon termination, employers should be mindful that many of the changes may actually be employee-friendly. Read more

Omnibus Law Insights: Impact on Investment

09 October, 2020
Indonesia’s widely heralded, but controversial, Omnibus Law is intended to remove a plethora of complexities and red tape across a range of existing laws that are seen to hinder business efficiency in Indonesia. It also aims to significantly reduce the barriers to foreign investment, supporting a more open and competitive economy. Read more