About BILA

Who we are

The British Indonesian Lawyers Association (BILA) is a non-profit organization established by legal practitioners qualified in both Indonesia and the UK. Our mission is to connect Indonesian advocates and British solicitors, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the advancement of legal practice through research, public discussions, and professional events.

At BILA, we believe in the power of cross-border partnerships to create meaningful impact in the legal field. By building bridges between the two legal systems, we promote innovation, uphold professional standards, and contribute to the development of law in both countries.

Our mission

To advance legal practice between Indonesia and the UK by promoting:

Collaboration

Bridging the gap between legal professionals from both countries.

Knowledge exchange

Facilitating public discussions, research projects, and academic initiatives.

Professional development

Offering events and seminars that support legal expertise and growth.

Founders and Board Members

BILA was founded by a group of dual-qualified legal professionals who are committed to driving innovation in the legal field:

Nikki Krisadtyo

A dual-qualified disputes lawyer and adjunct lecturer specializing in arbitration and English law.

Dyah Ayu Paramita

A dual-qualified commercial disputes lawyer with extensive experience in antitrust and competition law and international trade remedies.

Arvin Raharja

A dual-qualified corporate lawyer with expertise in international business law.

Advisors and Counsels

Advisors and counsels provide strategic guidance and expertise as well as insights for the Board Members.

Widjojo Budiarto

Budiarto Law Partnership

Widjojo is a dual-qualified lawyer specialising in corporate and finance. He obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Common Professional Examination) from Bournemouth University and an MSc in Finance from SOAS, University of London.

Ira Eddymurthy

SSEK

Ira is an Indonesian advocate with over 30 years of practising experience. She completed her LLM at the King's College London with a specialisation in International Corporate and Commercial Law.

Bagus SD Nur Buwono

Bagus Enrico & Partners

Bagus is an Indonesian advocate and a Chevening scholar. He completed his LLM at the University of Manchester with a specialisation in International Business Law.

Marius Toime

K&L Gates

Marius is a legal practitioner qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales and Singapore as well as a Registered Foreign Lawyer in Indonesia. He specialises in projects, financing, and restructuring, particularly in the energy and renewables industry.

Executive Committee

We will be recruiting our executive committee. Please reach out to us with your ideas and initiative if you’re interested.