Unlocking Key Construction Arbitration: Dr. Eddy Marek Leks on Infrastructure Dispute Resolution

Dr. Eddy Marek Leks shared insights on construction arbitration and infrastructure dispute resolution during the BIAMC webinar, covering multi-tier dispute mechanisms, arbitration clauses, and recent developments in Indonesia’s arbitration landscape.

Legal500 Asia Pacific 2026 Recognises Dr. Eddy M. Leks as a Leading Partner in Real Estate and Construction Practice Area

Dr. Eddy M. Leks has been recognized as a Leading Partner in Real Estate and Construction by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026, reaffirming his reputation as one of Indonesia’s leading legal practitioners with extensive expertise in complex property and construction matters.

Leks&Co Continues Its Strong Performance in the Legal500 Asia Pacific 2026

Leks&Co has once again been recognized in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings, achieving Tier 2 in Real Estate and Construction and Tier 4 in Dispute Resolution, reinforcing its reputation as a leading law firm in Indonesia with strong expertise in CCRE.

Leks&Co Secures Win for Ciputra Group in Semarang District Court

Leks&Co successfully defended Ciputra Group in a contract dispute before the Semarang District Court. The judges ruled that the case must be resolved through arbitration as agreed by the parties, declaring the lawsuit inadmissible.

Leks&Co Joins GRATA International as Indonesia Associate Office, Strengthening Global Legal Reach

Leks&Co officially joins GRATA International as Indonesia Associate Office, strengthening its global legal reach and cross-border capabilities across 26 countries worldwide.

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About Us

Leks&Co is a leading law firm in Indonesia, excelled in CCRE (Contract Construction Real estate and Environment) since 2009, with a strong focus on dispute resolution. With over 15 years of experience, our team of experts has established a reputation for delivering exceptional results and providing trusted advice to clients.

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His positive attributes include his extensive knowledge, which allows him to handle complex legal matters with confidence and expertise. He has a strong sense of responsibility in resolving cases and offers a variety of well-thought-out solutions. His experience in real estate and construction enhances his ability to address specific issues effectively. Eddy is also skilled at clearly explaining solutions, ensuring clients fully understand their options. Moreover, he creates a comfortable environment for clients to ask questions and express their concerns.

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Eddy is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts in real estate and property law in Indonesia. He is the go-to advisor for complex land and property matters, with a deep understanding of both the legal framework and the commercial realities of the market. What sets Eddy apart is not only his technical expertise, but also his strategic thinking – his insights often serve as a reference point for other lawyers in the field. He has a strong ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, making him an invaluable resource for clients navigating high-stakes property transactions.

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Leks&Co is widely recognized for its deep and specialized expertise in real estate law. The firm consistently demonstrates a strong grasp of both the legal and commercial aspects of property transactions, development, and land utilization, making it a trusted advisor for clients in delicate real estate matters.

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Leks&Co’s positive attributes include consistently providing updates on the status of the case, offering clear and comprehensive explanations of the strategy and options for securing a favorable outcome, and addressing our inquiries with meticulous attention to detail and precision.

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Dispute Resolution

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Thanks to Leks&Co dedication and hard work, we achieved a favorable outcome that met our needs. Besides giving legal advice, Leks and Co also delivered high quality analysis and solution of certain matters related to housing policy arrangements. We highly recommend Eddy M. Leks to anyone seeking legal assistance especially related to construction and real estate. They made a challenging situation much more manageable, and we are truly thankful for their support.

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Ledy Natalia

Kepala Bidang Pembiayaan dan Kemitraan, Dinas Perumahan & Permukiman DKI Jakarta

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I am incredibly grateful for their outstanding work and would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Eddy M. Leks to anyone in need of top-tier legal representation.

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Wendy Harianto

Executive Director, Jakarta Property Institute

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Law Firm specialized in Land & Corporate Law.

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Legal, Mahanaim Group

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Leks&Co is a leading law firm specializing in real estate and construction, known for their exceptional problem-solving skills and reliability. Their partners and associates are highly responsive and supportive, providing clients with a sense of reassurance and confidence when navigating complex challenges and issues.

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Alya Batrisiya

Legal Supervisor, PT Risland Sutera Property

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Leks&co is very well knowledgeable in our industry i.e property.

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Dipa Simatupang

Director & CFO, Magnus Property Pte Ltd.

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Leks&Co is a highly regarded expert in the real estate and property sector. They are exceptionally reliable in assisting with any legal issues we encounter.

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Kevin Fridolin

Legal Manager, PT Risland Sutera Property

CONTRACT

Understanding Indonesia Contract Law: Navigating the Essentials

Indonesia Contract Law provides the fundamental legal framework that governs how agreements are formed, interpreted, and enforced within Indonesia’s civil law system. Understanding these principles is essential for assessing the validity of contracts and resolving disputes, particularly when issues of performance or breach arise.

CONSTRUCTION

Leks&Co Contributed in ICLG – Construction and Engineering Law 2023

August 2023, our team, including Dr. Eddy M. Leks, Kevin S. F. Manogari, Alya Batrisiya, and Fitri N. Aulia, has contributed to the Indonesia Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide – Construction and Engineering Law 2023. This guide offers over 40 Q&As on critical construction topics, serving as a valuable resource for professionals. Access the full chapter for deeper insights into construction law in Indonesia.

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Law in Indonesia: A Practical Overview

Indonesia real estate sector is governed by a complex legal framework that regulates land rights, spatial planning, and property development activities. This article outlines the core legal framework governing real estate activities and highlights key regulatory considerations for developers, investors, and practitioners.

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ENVIRONMENT

Implementation of Strict Liability in Environmental Dispute

Pursuant to Article 88 of Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management, Strict Liability imposes absolute liability on defendants, eliminating the necessity for plaintiffs to establish fault as a prerequisite for claiming compensation. This article examines the legal framework governing Strict Liability in environmental disputes, with a particular focus on its judicial application as evidenced in court rulings, including a case study illustrating its role as the foundation for civil liability.

LITIGATION

Non Adimpleti Contractus Rule as Defendant’s Defence in Court

What defence can a defendant make when a breach of contract is claimed? There is a rule of defence as a formal objection to a claim called “exceptio non adimpleti contractus”, which is defined as an exception in a contract action involving mutual duties or obligation, to the effect that the plaintiff may not sue if the plaintiff’s own obligations have not been performed.

ARBITRATION

Leks&Co Insights on Construction Arbitration in Indonesia Featured by Global Arbitration Review 2024

Jakarta, January 2025. We are thrilled to announce that three of our lawyers, Dr. Eddy M. Leks, Fitri Nabilla Aulia, and Ardelia Ignatius have contributed their knowledge and thoughts in Indonesia Chapter of Global Arbitration Review – Construction Arbitration 2024. Global Arbitration Review (GAR) is the leading resource on international arbitration news and community intelligence.

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Leks&Co Featured in International Arbitration: Indonesia Chapter 2024

September 2024, we are thrilled to announce that two of our lawyers, Dr. Eddy Marek Leks, FCIArb and Dodi Roikardi have contributed their knowledge and thoughts in Indonesia Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide – International Arbitration 2024. The International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) series of reference publication are co-created by publishers Global Legal Group (GLG).

Our Practice Areas

At our law firm, we take pride in offering a wide range of legal services across multiple areas of practice excelled on CCRE (Contract, Construction, Real Estate, and Environment). Our dedicated team of experienced lawyers is well-versed in various legal domains, ensuring that we can meet the diverse needs of our clients and as your one-stop destination for all your legal needs.

Contracts

Contracts are fundamental to the functioning of business operations. Our service includes drafting, reviewing, and standardizing various contracts, e.g., construction contract and property contracts.

Construction

We provide a wide range of legal services that cover every aspect of the construction areas such as drafting or reviewing a construction contract, (including FIDIC contract), legal advisory on construction-related services, construction disputes.

Real Estate

We can provide all services on this area except for licensing application. Based on property type, our service includes in land and building, spatial, infrastructure, housing and flats, commercial buildings, industrial area, environment, and construction services.

Environment

Considering the increasing importance of environmental issues in modern society, we provide services surrounding environmental matters, which includes advisory and handling environmental disputes.

Litigation

We strive to be a leading law firm on dispute resolution. Our practices cover various sectors with loads of experiences on construction, real estate, shipping, environmental, and labor disputes, as well as contract disputes in general.

Arbitration

Our arbitration practice covers domestic and international arbitration. Our experiences cover construction, real estate and construction, shipping, and contract disputes in general.

International Arbitration

Not only domestic arbitration, we are experienced in handling disputes under international arbitration rules specifically through International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Banking & Finance

We provide legal advisory or opinion, any drafting or review on loan arrangement, loan/facility agreement, any arrangement on the security e.g., mortgage, pledge, fiducia, bank guarantee, or bond.

Capital Market

Here at Leks&Co, we have experiences on several legal services on capital markets including advisory on various issues pertaining to Indonesian Capital Market Law, mergers & acquisitions due diligence, legal opinion, and capital market disputes.

Charity

We offer a full range of legal services in regards to charity including to provide advisory to organizations or foundations to achieve their charitable goals.

Corporate & Commercial

This area of practice covers huge areas of commercial or corporate-related services e.g., drafting, reviewing and standardizing contracts or agreements, legal opinion, legal memorandum, advisory, attendance on meeting with clients.

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A is another outstanding area of practice of the firm. We have experiences in various industries with a strong experience on real estate-related sector. Our service type covers sale and purchase of shares and assets.

Labor & Employment

We have a considerably remarkable track record on labor law-related services, e.g., advisory, drafting employment agreement, company regulation, advisory on termination of employment, labor dispute resolution, including advisory and dispute with the labor union.

Tax

Our law firm provides tax advisory, tax litigation, tax planning on particular transactions and transfer pricing.

Restructuring & Insolvency

We offer a diverse range of services in restructuring and insolvency cases including a legal opinion, representation on bankruptcy application or PKPU, attendance on creditor’s meeting, management on liquidation, and services as receiver, administrator, or liquidator.