Practice Areas

Arbitration offers a strategic and efficient alternative to litigation, and Leks&Co is well-positioned to guide clients through every stage of this dispute resolution process. Our arbitration practice encompasses both domestic and international proceedings, offering clients a comprehensive, legally sound pathway to resolve complex commercial disputes outside the courtroom. We are committed to securing outcomes that are not only enforceable but aligned with our clients’ long-term commercial interests.

Our team has extensive experience representing parties in arbitration across a broad range of sectors, including construction, real estate, shipping, and general commercial contract disputes. We are proficient in managing cases under the procedural frameworks of major institutional and ad hoc rules, such as BANI (Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia) and and ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) as well as LAPS SJK arbitration. Our services span the full lifecycle of the arbitration process—from drafting robust arbitration clauses and advising on jurisdictional and procedural matters, to representing clients throughout arbitral hearings and enforcement proceedings in Indonesian courts.

We emphasize strategic planning and proactive case management. Our approach begins with careful analysis of arbitration clauses and applicable laws to determine the most effective jurisdiction and procedural route. We understand the importance of efficiency and discretion in arbitration, especially in cross-border transactions where time and enforceability are of the essence. We work closely with our clients to develop compelling submissions, manage evidence, handle cross-examinations, and engage with arbitrators to deliver persuasive and impactful advocacy.

Our arbitration expertise has been recognized through both industry achievements and thought leadership. Notable successes include Leks&Co has won a claim of breach of contract on behalf of a shipping company through an arbitration institution in Indonesia, against one of the largest oil and gas company in the world. The panel of arbitrators granted most of the demands in the claim and condemned the respondent, namely, the oil and gas company, to pay compensation for around USD4.2 million (around Rp 60 billion) and Leks&Co’s victory at the Supreme Court in a cancellation claim of an arbitration award, and a favorable arbitral decision on a property management dispute.

In a separate publication, Eddy M. Leks authored the article “Can Indonesian Courts Override Arbitration Agreements When Claims Involve Third Parties?” published by Kluwer Arbitration Blog. Additionally, Eddy M. Leks’ article on arbitration award cancellation has been published by Lexology, further demonstrating our commitment to legal scholarship and best practices in the arbitration field. 

Whether dealing with contractual conflicts, construction disputes, or complex multi-jurisdictional claims, clients rely on Leks&Co for precision, strategy, and a deep understanding of arbitral procedure and enforcement. We take pride in providing high-quality, business-oriented legal representation that helps clients resolve disputes efficiently and effectively—without the cost and delay often associated with court litigation.

• Representing a valve distributor as Respondent in a legal dispute before the Indonesian National Arbitration Board (BANI) regarding a hidden defect claim;
• Representing an EPC company filing an arbitration claim against a major electricity company with a claim value exceeding IDR 40 billion, in which we successfully prevailed;
• Representing the same industrial group company in arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) concerning a consortium partnership dispute;
• Representing the holding company of a publicly listed real estate developer focusing on the eastern region of Indonesia as the defendant in an arbitration case related to a capital market transaction;
• Representing a subsidiary of a global technology group as claimant in an arbitration proceeding concerning a breach of contract dispute.