DNC is one of the top law firms in Indonesia, but enjoys many distinctive differences from other leading firms. One is DNC’s expertise in dispute resolutions. Notwithstanding DNC’s general policy not to take on litigation work, all of DNC’s lawyers are required to be licensed to appear before the courts, giving them a deep knowledge not only of substantive law but also procedural law. From time to time, depending on the importance of the matter being litigated and only for special clients, DNC does litigate before the courts.

DNC worked on the first derivative litigation in Indonesia, representing Bankers Trust in the civil proceeding commenced by Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera in 1994/1995. At the same time DNC was involved in the litigation of the same matter, by the same parties, before the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Commercial Court, London. DNC also worked on the first bankruptcy litigation after the promulgation of the 1998 Amendment to the 1906 Bankruptcy Regulations, representing Ometraco Corporation in the bankruptcy proceeding commenced by American Express Bank.

In arbitration proceedings (both domestic and foreign), DNC has worked as Indonesian counsel for one of the parties or as expert witness on Indonesian law. DNC also worked on the first six applications for enforcement of foreign arbitral awards after the promulgation of the 1999 Law on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Settlement. With its unparalleled knowledge and expertise of Indonesian law and legal system, and its familiarity with all aspects and levels of Indonesian society and business, DNC is ideally positioned to mediate disputes, capitalizing on its reputations as honest and fair advocates at work, and as lawyers who advocate honest and fair business practices.

DNC’s skills and experience in dispute resolutions enables DNC to protect and defend clients from aggressive attacks by parties who have no hesitation in misusing the Indonesian legal system for their own benefit.