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Morales Sharoz Sundusing
Morales Sundusing is Head of the Employment & Industrial Relations practice area at ADCO Law, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to his role. With a focus on employment law, court litigation, and alternative dispute resolution, Morales has established himself as a trusted advocate for clients across a wide range of industries, from national to multinational corporations. His distinguished recognition as one of Indonesia’s 50 Future Legal Leaders by the Asia Business Law Journal in 2023 underscores his commitment to legal excellence.
Morales’s proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia, English, and Chinese, coupled with his comprehensive understanding of laws and regulations, enables him to advise and assist his clients effectively. His fluency in these languages allows him to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, fostering smooth communication and ensuring clarity in advising on legal matters.
Notably, Morales plays a pivotal role in guiding his clients through the intricacies of compliance in Indonesia. His involvement in high-profile commercial dispute cases has earned him recognition as a leading legal representative across a wide range of sectors and industries.
Education
- University of Al Azhar Indonesia, Indonesia - Bachelor's of Law
Areas of Expertise
- Manpower & Employment
- Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Compliance
Awards and accolades
In recognition of his legal excellence, Morales was honored with numerous awards and accolades, including:
Practice Description
During his years of practice, Morales has been involved in numerous cases and transactions including:
- Advised and assisted the Government of Indonesia, specifically the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in judicial review cases of Law Number 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining before the Constitutional Court.
- Advised and assisted one of the largest multinational oil and gas companies in Indonesia on its anti-corruption compliance program.
- Advised a company, a member of the world's largest group of ArcGIS specialists outside the US, on implementing anti-corruption laws in Indonesia and ensuring compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
- Advised and assisted one of the European government organizations in Indonesia on internal employment issues.
- Advised a Thailand-based company in Bangkok on internal employment matters concerning Indonesian employees.
- Advised and assisted a Singapore-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, which uses artificial intelligence, on employment matters related to its representative office in Indonesia.
- Advised one of the European embassies in Indonesia on preparing internal employment standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with prevailing laws and regulations.
- Advised one of the Japanese multinational manufacturing companies based in Jakarta on establishing an internal system for recovering outstanding receivables.
- Represented a multinational coal trading company in a dispute against an Indonesian mining company before the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration.
- Represented an Indonesian company managing an integrated area consisting of industrial estates, multifunctional public ports, and residential cities in a multi-million dollar dispute with a contractor before the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration.
Publications
Constitutional Court Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023: A Game Changer in Employment Law
Constitutional Court Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023 (“Decision 168/2023”) marks an important...
Read MoreWork Permits and Immigration Compliance: A Guide to Hiring Foreign Employees in Indonesia
Indonesia’s growing market and dynamic economy present opportunities for global...
Read MoreCross-Border Remote Work: Challenges and What to Anticipate
The rise of cross-border remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19...
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