Jakarta, November 2025 – Dr. Eddy M. Leks, a leading Indonesian real estate lawyer, delivered an impactful and anticipated presentation at the ET-Asia Intensive Program: Real Estate Law Batch II, held from 11–13 November 2025. With a compelling focus on “Strategies and Legal Assistance for Land Acquisition in Real Estate Projects,” Dr. Eddy guided participants through one of the most complex, high-risk, and crucial aspects of real estate development in Indonesia. His session attracted significant attention from industry professionals, offering them clarity, confidence, and practical frameworks to navigate land acquisition successfully.
In his presentation, Dr. Eddy highlighted the fundamental legal pillars governing land acquisition, including the regulation on Land Registration, land rights, land application, as well as key ministerial regulations.
Dr. Eddy further strengthened the session with real case studies, revealing how the courts interpret “good faith buyers,” enforce the five-year rule under land registration regulation, and evaluate disputes involving land rights defects.
Participants praised the session for being eye-opening, practical, and indispensable for practitioners involved in land development, investment, and property transactions. Many noted that Dr. Eddy’s ability to deliver the material with clarity, depth, and informative detail enabled him to simplify legal complexities into clear and strategic guidance, significantly enhancing participants’ understanding of risk mitigation and compliance.
Dr. Eddy M. Leks is an Indonesian lawyer and arbitrator focusing on CCRE (contract, construction, real estate, and environment). He is ranked as an elite practitioner in Real Estate by Asialaw, recognized as a litigation star by Benchmark Litigation, dubbed “Highly Regarded” in M&A by IFLR1000, and included as one of the A-list of Indonesia’s Top 100 Lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal. He is also ranked Band 1 by Chambers in real estate and is noted “for his extensive experience in Indonesia’s real estate legal market.” Dr. Eddy is a registered arbitrator at BANI Arbitration Center, LAPS SJK, and APIAC.
“Eddy provided creative, practical, and accurate legal advice, which guided us through uncertain land and property issues.”
— Clemens Selestiyanta, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia.
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