James is a Counsel at UMBRA – Strategic Legal Solutions and the go-to lawyer for dispute resolution issues requiring advanced and comprehensive legal analysis, either advisory or contentious. He is experienced in handling disputes relating to cross-border transactions and always provides commercial and pragmatic solutions for his clients.
James is a dual-qualified practitioner in both civil law (an advocate in Indonesia) and common law legal systems (a solicitor in England & Wales). In his career, he has practiced with the largest law firm (with an international affiliation) in Indonesia and one of the magic circle law firms in Singapore, with a stint at the firm’s headquarter in London, United Kingdom. He has represented major multinational companies in commercial and investor-state disputes as well as advised States on international investment law.
Having taken a Master’s Degree in International Economic Law and Policy at Universidad de Barcelona along with his experience in working with various government officials, James understands well the commercial aspects of legal issues and always searches for pragmatic and legal ways to resolve disputes. His experience of working at major international law firms has equipped him with deep understanding of wide range of industries, including telecommunication, power, energy, infrastructure, hospitality, automotive, as well as livestock.
Practice Focus
Dispute Resolution
Sub-Practice & Industry
Commercial international arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, Mediation, Advisory, Power, Energy & Infrastructure
Language
Indonesian & English
Professional Affiliations
Education
Awards & Accolades
Oil and Gas
Automotive
Banking
Capital Market
Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Hospitality
Energy
Publication
Public Speaking & Academic Activities
James is a Counsel at UMBRA – Strategic Legal Solutions and the go-to lawyer for dispute resolution issues requiring advanced and comprehensive legal analysis, either advisory or contentious. He is experienced in handling disputes relating to cross-border transactions and always provides commercial and pragmatic solutions for his clients.
James is a dual-qualified practitioner in both civil law (an advocate in Indonesia) and common law legal systems (a solicitor in England & Wales). In his career, he has practiced with the largest law firm (with an international affiliation) in Indonesia and one of the magic circle law firms in Singapore, with a stint at the firm’s headquarter in London, United Kingdom. He has represented major multinational companies in commercial and investor-state disputes as well as advised States on international investment law.
Having taken a Master’s Degree in International Economic Law and Policy at Universidad de Barcelona along with his experience in working with various government officials, James understands well the commercial aspects of legal issues and always searches for pragmatic and legal ways to resolve disputes. His experience of working at major international law firms has equipped him with deep understanding of wide range of industries, including telecommunication, power, energy, infrastructure, hospitality, automotive, as well as livestock.
Practice Focus
Dispute Resolution
Sub-Practice & Industry
Commercial international arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, Mediation, Advisory, Power, Energy & Infrastructure
Language
Indonesian & English
Professional Affiliations
Education
Awards & Accolades
Oil and Gas
Automotive
Banking
Capital Market
Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Hospitality
Energy
Publication
Public Speaking & Academic Activities