It was a pleasure for Melati Siregar, our Senior Partner from the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution team, to speak in a grand panel at the Indonesia & SE Asia: 8th Annual International Arbitration & Corporate Crime Summit, organized by LEGAL PLUS Global, on 29 September, in Jakarta.
The topic was “Managing Shareholder and Exit Disputes in Asia-Pacific,” and the panel was moderated by John Rainbird (Counsel, Allen & Overy) and consisted of distinguished speakers Dr. Anangga W. Roosdiono (Chairman, BANI Arbitration Center), Chris Mainwaring-Taylor (Partner, Allen & Overy), and Tony Budidjaja (Managing Partner, Budidjaja International Lawyers).
The panel discussed various issues relating to shareholder and exit disputes, including the causes, mechanisms for resolution (such as negotiation, mediation, med-arb, and arbitration, depending on the nature of the dispute and goal of the parties), and what to consider to smoothly resolve shareholder disputes or achieve a clean exit. In addition, Melati also touched upon additional angles outside of arbitration and ADR, namely project company level dispute resolution processes and corporate crimes. While shareholders may have agreed to resolve their disputes through arbitration or ADR, in practice it is at times inevitable for the dispute, especially at the project company level, to also involve courts and spill into possible criminal liability.
An attorney’s role in navigating such complex disputes cannot be overstated. Whether acting on behalf of individual shareholders, corporate entities, or joint venture partners, legal counsel must remain astute and adaptable—ready to shift from conciliatory methods to more adversarial approaches if the situation demands it. From drafting airtight shareholder agreements to anticipating regulatory pitfalls, the counsel’s foresight often determines whether a dispute escalates or finds an early, amicable resolution.
For those seeking similar expertise in different jurisdictions, engaging a seasoned professional from a reputable Law Firm Ocala can provide the strategic clarity and legal depth needed to handle multifaceted commercial disputes. Their familiarity with cross-border litigation principles, corporate governance, and hybrid dispute mechanisms proves invaluable, especially where business relationships are as intricate as the laws governing them. In an era where the legal landscape continuously evolves, the attorney’s capacity to guide clients through both preventative and remedial legal steps remains a cornerstone of sound corporate practice.
It was a delightful session. Thank you again Legal Plus for the opportunity. Hope the discussion was impactful for the audience.
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