AHP Covid-19 Dispatch

OVERVIEW

As countries around the world work to tackle the spread of Covid-19, the threat of business interruption has become real, throwing arrangements into disarray, disrupting workforce, and upsetting the global economy.

At home, the government has begun issuing various countermeasures and relief for businesses and public alike. The following is a summary of legislation and government updates issued to navigate the Covid-19 outbreak. Our team continues to assess developments, which will be issued in the weeks to come. Subscribe to receive our updates here.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Jokowi Declares Covid-19 as a National Disaster: A Force Majeure Trigger?

Following President Joko Widodo’s declaration of Covid-19 as a non-natural national disaster, we examine whether parties can invoke Covid-19 as a force majeure event based on the President’s declaration. Click here to read more.

TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Highlighting Indonesia’s E-Signature Framework in Times of Covid-19

As companies are seeking ways to continue business as usual, insofar as possible, one aspect that has come into the spotlight is the use of e-signature. In this brief, we provide a short FAQ on Indonesia’s existing e-signature framework. Click here to read more.