About Us

Irawan Arthen & Partners Law Firm is one of the fastest growing law firms in Jakarta as the result of our client-centric approach, as well as providing high-quality and various legal services with transparent delivery to our clients. The firm provides broad services with specialization on civil litigation and commercial litigation.

Irawan Arthen & Partners Law Firm has proven track-record on representing and assisting diverse backgrounds of clients, ranging from small independent firms to multinational companies, local businesses to foreign-owned companies and representative offices. Our experience spans across vary industries including banking, mining, plantation, trading, oil and gas services (underwater surveys and inspections), property management, formal and non-formal education, information technology, communications, construction and transportation. Our services encompass assisting clients in dealing with a wide range of legal issues such as securing investments, litigation, compliance, and professional indemnification issue.

The sustainable growth of  firm is driven by our team dedication. Our partners and management work closely with our excellent paralegals as well as notaries, tax consultants, and accounting partners to provide unmatched quality of service to each client.

We deeply value the trust that has been given to us by our clients and commit to provide maximum expertise and skills to maintain this trust. By comprehensively understanding our clients’ needs and business, we strive to provide tailored solutions to the legal issues. Irawan Artehn & Partners Law Firm is dedicated to offer the best possible outcomes for our clients, always operating within the bounds of the law. We view our clients’ problems as our own and approach each situation with a commitment to lawful resolution.

Human, as social creature in life and business, will always come into contact with law at all times, of course we cannot avoid to not be involved with the legal matters. However, does the law always identic with dispute? Of course not, because the law serves us as safeguard. Often legal disputes “come without permission” and we go into them without any preparation.

The wide frequency and interaction of transactions in business and industrial traffic recently has given various legal disputes, loopholes in business contracts, cyber-crimes, financial technology crimes, e-commerce crimes, bankruptcy and debt obligation restricting has become the indicator of modern crimes that we meet in metropolitan city, while the conventional crimes have gradually decreased.

The question, when facing that legal issue, are you capable to settle it by your own? The law can be analogue as a machine which is designed for the betterment of human interest. However, the operation of the machine must be done by individuals who possesses the specialize knowledge and expertise. Without such expertise, the machine may not provide good benefits, instead, it may cause harm. This scenario mirrors the challenges faced in our lives as social beings. To ensure that this does not happen to you and to answer that need, we are the mechanical experts (legal experts/professional lawyers) known as Irawan Arthen & Partners Law Firm who are here to provide the legal service for you.

Reflecting on our professional experience, Our team discovered the fact that legal disputes usually occur because they do not start with the preparation of complete legal instruments.  Simple yet crucial elements such as making agreements, engagements, contracts and other legal product documents. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a legal department within companies, or at the very least, seek legal advice from knowledgeable professional. Failure to pay attention and consider legal aspects will result in a high risk of resulting in losses for any company.

Our success is attributed to the support and collaboration with professional partners and associates, all of whom are experts in their respective fields, combined with experience in various fields of law, both litigation and corporate, as well as attending trainings and education. It is not an overstatement to assert that discerning and intelligent business leaders have adopted a pragmatic approach, entrusting us with the responsibility of overseeing and managing every aspect related to potential or existing legal disputes. Their serious commitment reflects a profound acknowledgment of the value we bring to safeguarding their interests and navigating the complexities of legal challenges.

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Irawan Arthen

Michael R. Pardede

Jalimson Sipayung

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Jalimson Sipayung, SH.

Michael R. Pardede

Michael R. Pardede started his career at LBH Mawar Saron from 2003 – 2007. After that, he worked at the Law Office Ruhut Sitompul Associate from 2008 – present. As a partner at Irawan Arthen & Partners Law Firm, he often handles several cases : civil, commercial and criminal.

The criminal case that was in the public highlight, which he once handled was the suspect GSA, the son of a bakery entrepreneur who allegedly abused DAD. Beside that, he also accompanied artist Pasha Ungu who was accused of abusing Okie.

Education:

Bachelor of Law (SH) Trisakti University
Master of Law (MH) Jayabaya University

Michael R. Pardede, SH., MH.

Michael R. Pardede merintis karir di LBH Mawar Saron dari tahun 2003 sampai dengan 2007. Setelah itu, ia bekerja di Law Office Ruhut Sitompul Associate dari tahun 2008 hingga saat ini. Sebagai partner di Irawan Arthen & Partners Law Firm, ia sering menangani beberapa perkara perdata, komersial dan perkara pidana.

Perkara pidana yang menjadi sorotan publik, yang pernah ditanganinya adalah tersangka GSA, anak pengusaha toko roti yang yang diduga menganiaya DAD.  Selain itu ia juga pernah mendampingi artis Pasha Ungu yang dituduh menganiaya Okie.

Pendidikan :

Irawan Arthen, S.H., M.H., M.M.

Irawan Arthen dalam menjalani profesinya sebagai pengacara, ia selalu memegang prinsip “securly and prudently”, dan segala sesuatu boleh dilakukan asal memiliki DASAR HUKUM. Hukum itu ibarat sebagai panglima. Kebenaran adalah ibu dari Keadilan, oleh karena itu janganlah membenarkan kebiasaan, tetapi biasakanlah bertindak benar dan berpikir benar diluar kebiasaan. Ia pernah bekerja di Syamsu Djalal & Partners Law Firm dan LBH PEPABRI (purnawirawan dan warakawuri TNI dan Polri).

Prestasi dalam beberapa perkara yang telah berhasil diselesaikan dengan memuaskan :

Pendidikan Formal :

Tata Usaha Negara

  1. Kepegawaian: Sengketa mengenai status atau tindakan terhadap Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS).
  2. Pertanahan: Sengketa terkait surat keputusan pertanahan, sertifikat, dan administrasi tanah.
  3. Perizinan: Sengketa terkait penerbitan atau penolakan izin (seperti IMB, SITU, SIUP).
  4. Lingkungan Hidup: Sengketa terkait dampak lingkungan dari kebijakan pemerintah.
  5. Tender/Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa: Sengketa proses lelang pemerintah.
  6. Pilkada/Kepala Desa: Sengketa terkait keputusan kepala daerah atau perangkat desa.
  7. Perbuatan Melawan Hukum oleh penguasa” (Onrechtmatige Overheidsdaad/OOD) yang merupakan tindakan hukum publik sepihak.

(di seluruh Pengadilan Tata Usaha Negara di Indonesia)

Tenaga Kerja & Hubungan Industrial

  1. Perselisihan Hak: Tidak dipenuhinya hak-hak yang seharusnya diterima pekerja sesuai perjanjian, peraturan perusahaan, atau undang-undang (upah lembur tidak dibayar).
  1. Perselisihan Kepentingan: Perbedaan pendapat terkait perubahan atau pembuatan syarat-syarat kerja (perselisihan soal kenaikan gaji tahunan).
  1. Perselisihan Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja (PHK): Ketidaksepakatan salah satu pihak mengenai pengakhiran hubungan kerja.
  1. Perselisihan Antar Serikat Pekerja: Antar serikat pekerja dalam satu perusahaan yang sama mengenai keanggotaan atau pelaksanaan hak/kewajiban serikat.

(tingkat Bipartiet, Tripartiet, Pengadilan Hubungan Industrial di Indonesia)

Litigasi Komersial

  1. Mewakili Debitur dalam Kepailitan
  2. Mewakili Kreditur dalam Kepailitan
  3. Mengajukan Permohonan Pernyataan Pailit
  4. Permohonan Penundaan Kewajiban Pembayaran Utang (PKPU)
  5. Sengketa Hak Kekayaan Intelektual (Merek, Hak Cipta, Desain Industri, Paten, Rahasia Dagang)

(seluruh Pengadilan Niaga di Indonesia)

 

Hukum Pidana

Tindak Pidana Umum maupun Khusus,

Penipuan, Penggelapan, Pemalsuan Surat,

Penadahan, Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga/KDRT,

Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang,

Kejahatan Siber dan lain sebagainya

Hukum Perdata

  1. Hukum Perikatan(Perjanjian/Kontrak): Sengketa yang timbul karena wanprestasi (cedera janji), seperti hutang piutang, jual beli, sewa-menyewa, atau kerja sama bisnis.
  1. Perbuatan Melawan Hukum(PMH): Gugatan atas kerugian yang ditimbulkan oleh pihak lain akibat tindakan yang melanggar hukum (Pasal 1365 KUHPerdata)
  1. Hukum Keluarga: Perceraian, hak asuh anak, dan harta gono-gini (harta bersama)
  1. Hukum Benda & Properti: Perselisihan kepemilikan, batas tanah, atau penguasaan benda
  2. Hukum Waris: Sengketa pembagian harta peninggalan di antara ahli waris
  1. Hukum Perorangan: Masalah terkait kecakapan hukum, wali, atau pengampuan

(di seluruh Pengadilan Negeri di Indonesia)

Irawan Arthen

Irawan Arthen in carrying out his profession as a lawyer, he always holds the principle of “securely and prudently”, and anything can be done as long as it has legal regulations. The law is like a commander. Truth is the mother of Justice, therefore do not justify habits, but get used to acting right and thinking right outside the box. He has worked at Syamsu Djalal & Partners Law Firm and LBH PEPABRI (purnawirawan dan warakawuri TNI dan Polri)

Achievements in cases that have been excellent resolved :

Formal Education :

State Administration

1. Personnel: Disputes regarding the status of or actions taken against Civil Servants (PNS).
2. Land: Disputes related to land decrees, certificates, and land administration.
3. Licensing: Disputes related to the issuance or denial of permits (such as IMB, SITU, SIUP).
4. Environment: Disputes related to the environmental impact of government policies.
5. Tenders/Procurement of Goods and Services: Disputes regarding the government auction process.
6. Regional/Village Head Elections: Disputes related to decisions by regional heads or village officials.
7. Unlawful Acts by the Authorities (Onrechtmatige Overheidsdaad/OOD), which are unilateral public legal actions.

(in all Indonesian State Administrative Courts)

 

Employee and Labor

1. Rights Disputes: Failure to fulfill workers’ rights as stipulated in agreements, company regulations, or laws (unpaid overtime).
2. Interest Disputes: Differences of opinion regarding changes or creation of work conditions (disputes over annual salary increases).
3. Termination of Employment Disputes (PHK): Disagreement by one party regarding the termination of an employment relationship.
4. Inter-Union Disputes: Between unions within the same company regarding membership or the implementation of union rights/obligations.

(Bipartite, Tripartite, Industrial Relations Court levels in Indonesia)

Commercial Litigation

1. Representing Debtors in Bankruptcy
2. Representing Creditors in Bankruptcy
3. Filing Bankruptcy Declaration Applications
4. Requesting Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations (PKPU)
5. Intellectual Property Rights Disputes (Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Patents, Trade Secrets)

(all Commercial Courts in Indonesia)

Criminal Litigation

Fraud, Scam, Embezzlement,

Counterfeiting Crime, Forgery Crime,

Domestic Violence, Money Laundering, Cyber Crime,   etc.

Civil Litigation

1. Contract Law (Agreements/Contracts): Disputes arising from breach of contract, such as debts, sales, leases, or business partnerships.

2. Unlawful Acts (PMH): Suits for losses incurred by another party due to unlawful actions (Article 1365 of the Civil Code).

3. Family Law: Divorce, child custody, and joint property (gono-gini)

4. Property Law: Disputes over ownership, land boundaries, or control of property.

5. Inheritance Law: Disputes over the distribution of inherited assets among heirs.

6. Personal Law: Issues related to legal capacity, guardianship, or guardianship.

(in all Indonesian District Courts)