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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
President
A dual-qualified disputes lawyer and adjunct lecturer specializing in arbitration and English law.
Dyah Ayu Paramita
Vice President
A dual-qualified commercial disputes lawyer with extensive experience in antitrust and competition law and international trade remedies.
Arvin Raharja
Deputy Vice President
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

Our executive committee members drive the initiative and activities of this organisation.

Maria Bunga Narendra
Thought leadership
An Indonesian-qualified lawyer with expertise in corporate and technology law, holding an LLM in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Law from Queen Mary University of London.
Andera Rabbani
Engagement
An Indonesian-qualified lawyer & Registered Foreign Lawyer in England and Wales with expertise in commercial disputes and privacy & cybersecurity law.
Budhy Apriastuti
Engagement
An Indonesian-qualified corporate and antitrust lawyer holding an LLM from the University of Edinburgh.
Dewi Mayangsari
International
Queen Mary University of London graduate based in Seoul, managing global affairs at a Korean pharmaceutical company.
Astrid Desmonda
Singapore Chapter
A dual-qualified lawyer specialising in private and public M&A, and corporate transactions in the Asia Pacific region.
Salma Izzatii
Membership
An international M&A transactional lawyer having practiced in Indonesia and Singapore.
Maciko Chan
UK Chapter
An England & Wales qualified disputes lawyer specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration in the shipping, commodities and energy sectors.
Brian Sukianto
International
An aspiring solicitor specializing in public international law and dispute resolution, currently pursuing an LLM at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), with practical experience in Indonesia.
Khalifah Al Kays Yusuf
Thought leadership
Based in London, Kays is an Indonesian-qualified lawyer with experience in public international law and international arbitration. He holds an LLM in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from University College London.
Jean Renaldy
Singapore Chapter
Jean Renaldy is an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice, based in Singapore. Indonesian by background, he has spent the past 8 years practicing in London advising clients on cross-jurisdictional matters involving the US, Europe, Africa, Middle East and APAC. Jean has also spent time working in our New York office and on secondment with the legal team at private equity sponsor Antin Infrastructure Partners.
Wyncent Halim
UK Chapter
Currently a second seat trainee solicitor in a magic circle firm in London, Wyncent did structured debt and real estate finance in his first seat and is currently sitting with the private equity team.

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