Suwa Affiliates & Co is an Indonesian law firm based in Makassar that advises individuals and companies across the country. The team provides legal consultation, litigation and non litigation support spanning criminal and civil matters, employment, corporate and commercial issues, property and land, contracts, and dispute resolution. Clients can access services in person or through remote consultations, reflecting a flexible, technology enabled approach.

The practice fields a multi disciplined bench led by Managing Director Suwandi Arham alongside senior partners and associates. Representative work includes acting as counsel with partner firms for regional General Election Commissions in local election result disputes before the Constitutional Court, and serving as legal experts to the Jeneponto Regional House of Representatives in drafting academic papers and regional bills on areas such as reserve food management, sports governance, and community incentive programs. This mix of courtroom advocacy, regulatory drafting, and business focused advisory illustrates a capability to handle complex mandates.

Client service emphasizes clear, actionable advice, strict confidentiality under the advocate code, and pragmatic resolution paths. The lawyers offer retainer arrangements for ongoing corporate needs, handle class actions when appropriate, and prioritize negotiation and mediation before escalating to court. Engagements are structured to align legal strategy with commercial objectives, helping clients manage risk, safeguard assets, and resolve disputes efficiently.

About Suwa Affiliates & Co

12 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The firm advises on company establishment, licensing, and day to day corporate governance, and drafts and reviews commercial contracts and shareholder agreements. The team conducts legal due diligence for transactions, helps structure negotiations, and provides retainer support for ongoing business needs, aligning advice with Indonesian corporate regulations while anticipating dispute risks in mergers, joint ventures, procurement, and vendor relationships.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Lawsuits & Disputes

Its litigators handle negotiations, mediation, and courtroom advocacy in civil, criminal, and corporate disputes, including breach of contract, shareholder conflicts, property controversies, and election related matters. The team conducts early case assessments, prepares pleadings and evidence, represents clients before relevant courts including the Constitutional Court for local election result cases, and seeks time and cost efficient resolutions through settlement where possible.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Employment & Labor

The practice assists employers and employees with employment contracts, workplace policies, and compliance, and manages disputes involving termination, wages, overtime, and disciplinary actions. The team prepares correspondence and documentation, represents clients in negotiations with employees or unions, and pursues or defends claims through mediation and litigation when needed to protect rights and maintain business continuity.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

The property and land team handles title verification, acquisition due diligence, and contract review for sales and leases, and advises on permitting and land administration. When conflicts arise, the lawyers manage agrarian and boundary disputes, coordinate with land authorities, and structure pragmatic solutions to secure clients’ ownership and usage rights throughout transactions and development.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Criminal Defense

The firm defends individuals and businesses through all stages of the criminal process, from police investigations and examinations to prosecution and trial. The team crafts defense strategies, prepares submissions to investigators and prosecutors, challenges unlawful procedures, and seeks diversionary or restorative outcomes where available, while advising clients on compliance measures that reduce future exposure.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

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