Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

As more countries in the world turn towards renewable energy sources to reduce their dependency on traditional, non-renewable resources, the Philippines' focus on investing in renewables has become increasingly prominent. Despite permitting challenges and an expensive up-front cost for developers, the renewable energy market in the Philippines is diversifying rapidly as more projects come online across different regions of the country. In this episode, we'll provide a comprehensive overview of how the Philippine renewable energy sector is developing and evaluate its long-term potential from both economic and environmental perspectives.

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Our Guest

Jose M. Layug, Jr., Senior Partner - DivinaLaw

For entrepreneurs and investors looking for a place to establish their businesses, Indonesia offers an intriguing range of incentives. From infrastructure projects that can help create a dynamic local workforce to financial advantages that boost profit margins, this Southeast Asian nation is a prime spot for investment opportunities. In this episode, we take a closer look at the many benefits of investing in Indonesia - from the types of investments needed and what they can bring you to tax considerations and more.


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Our Guest

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto, Partner SSEK

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto joined SSEK in 2011 and his practice covers a wide array of commercial legal matters and both inbound and outbound work.

Nico has advised and represented multinational corporations, including Microsoft, PepsiCo, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, General Motors, Nissan, Boeing and FedEx. Nico also has assisted various funds in greenfield and brownfield investments in Indonesia.
He is named by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Recommended Lawyer in Indonesia for real estate.

Nico graduated from the University of Indonesia Faculty of Law in 2012.

Indonesia is a country filled with potential, and its commercial real estate market is no exception. With strong economic growth and an increasing number of international investors entering the market, opportunities abound for those looking to capitalize on the booming demand for quality office spaces in some of Indonesia's largest urban centers. In this blog post, we will explore how these changes have impacted the Indonesian real estate industry and provide an overview of some of the key trends that should be noted when investing in commercial property within Indonesia. Listen to this episode on to learn more about one of Asia's most attractive investment markets!
For more information, please visit www.ssek.com

Our Guest

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto, Partner SSEK

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto joined SSEK in 2011 and his practice covers a wide array of commercial legal matters and both inbound and outbound work.

Nico has advised and represented multinational corporations, including Microsoft, PepsiCo, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, General Motors, Nissan, Boeing and FedEx. Nico also has assisted various funds in greenfield and brownfield investments in Indonesia.
He is named by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Recommended Lawyer in Indonesia for real estate.

Nico graduated from the University of Indonesia Faculty of Law in 2012.

Are you a foreign investor looking to make an impact in Indonesia? Investing international capital in the country can be extremely rewarding, but understanding its rules and requiring restrictions is essential. This episode will provide an overview of the regulations facing foreign investment in Indonesia, so that investors can ensure their operations are compliant with local laws. Whether you're interested in establishing a new business or branching out into existing sectors, this post has everything foreigners need to know about investing in Indonesia.

For more information, please visit www.ssek.com

Our Guest

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto, Partner SSEK

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto joined SSEK in 2011 and his practice covers a wide array of commercial legal matters and both inbound and outbound work.

Nico has advised and represented multinational corporations, including Microsoft, PepsiCo, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, General Motors, Nissan, Boeing and FedEx. Nico also has assisted various funds in greenfield and brownfield investments in Indonesia.
He is named by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Recommended Lawyer in Indonesia for real estate.

Nico graduated from the University of Indonesia Faculty of Law in 2012.

Indonesia has seen impressive growth in its economy over the last decade, driven mainly by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). FDI plays a significant role in opening up markets and providing needed capital for Indonesian businesses. For companies looking to invest in Indonesia, understanding the current landscape is essential for success. In this episode post, we will explore the key drivers of FDI activity in Indonesia and how investors can capitalize on these trends to maximize their investment opportunities.

For more information, please visit www.ssek.com

Our Guest

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto, Partner SSEK

Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto joined SSEK in 2011 and his practice covers a wide array of commercial legal matters and both inbound and outbound work.

Nico has advised and represented multinational corporations, including Microsoft, PepsiCo, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, General Motors, Nissan, Boeing and FedEx. Nico also has assisted various funds in greenfield and brownfield investments in Indonesia.
He is named by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Recommended Lawyer in Indonesia for real estate.

Nico graduated from the University of Indonesia Faculty of Law in 2012.

Understanding the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution is key to success when investing in international markets. ADR helps investors maintain their competitive edge while mitigating risk through effective dispute resolution between foreign companies and local partners or government officials then providing an out-of-court remedy for disputes beyond arbitration or litigation. In this espisode, we will discuss how ADR plays an important role in ensuring successful investments with Philippine FDI projects.

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Today, arbitration has become a prominent form of alternative dispute resolution worldwide due to the increased prevalence and accessibility of digital tools that make it easier than ever before for parties to resolve disputes out-of-court through a reliable, cost-efficient process. This episode will explore how technology is revolutionising arbitration in the Philippines – from virtual meetings to online filing systems – as well as discuss how these changes are impacting businesses and consumers who are taking advantage of them.

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As businesses become more geographically dispersed, international arbitration has become an economically viable alternative to resolving cross-border disputes. International arbitration awards are legally binding and enforceable in other jurisdictions as prescribed by international conventions and Philippine law. With this recognition of the efficacy of international arbitration, parties involved in disputes must ensure that their award is properly enforced within the territorial limits of the Philippines so as to enjoy its full legal benefit therein. This episode aims to provide a comprehensive overview into the enforcement process for such awards in the country, delving into the governing laws and identifying any potential pitfalls worth avoiding.

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Arbitration is a popular alternative to litigation in the Philippines. The Republic of the Philippines has a strong and categorical government policy of promoting alternative modes of dispute resolution, including arbitration. There is as yet no specialist arbitration court in the Philippines; however, arbitration-related proceedings are ordinarily assigned to trial courts. International and domestic commercial arbitrations in the Philippines are primarily governed by Republic Act (RA) No. 9285 or the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004. This act solidifies arbitration as a viable substitute in resolving commercial disputes and provides for the appointment of arbitrators and procedure for their conduct.

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As M&A activity continues to surge across many sectors, so too have the disputes resulting from post-transaction troubles. These issues often arise when an acquirer and target negotiate earnout clauses as a contingent payment in order to bridge any gaps between the value they each ascribe to the deal’s enterprise value. Although these terms are negotiated prior to transaction closure, problems can still occur following completion that negatively affect the financial performance of both parties involved — ultimately leading them down a path of costly and time consuming legal proceedings. To provide much needed insight into this complex area of law, in this episode, we explore how earnout agreements can lead to M&A disputes and some strategies for preventing such differences from forming in the first place.

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Our Guests

Eddy Lee

Eddy is a Regional Managing Director and Head of Disputes and Litigation Asia.

He specialises in the areas of business valuation, economic loss quantification, cost verification, minority shareholder disputes and solving complex accounting issues.
Eddy provides expert financial advice in cases of litigation and international arbitration. He has been appointed both as a valuation and an accounting expert on numerous occasions and has given oral testimony.

Eddy is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales who, during his 17‑year career, has led, managed or consulted on a diverse array of issues including identification and quantification of lost profits, the valuation of businesses and financial assets including shareholdings, intellectual property, and of wasted costs.
Eddy has also advised clients on regulatory matters, market assessments, and brand valuations and is regularly invited to speak at conferences and deliver training on a variety of economic damage quantification and other financial topics around the region.

Jerome has over 10 years of experience in Forensic Accounting. He joined MDD in 2015 and is Director of their Litigation Support Services in Hong Kong.
He focuses on matters related to business valuation, business disputes, loss of profits and fraud & investigations. He has extensive experience in litigation support and has acted as an expert witness in Hong Kong and UK court proceedings.
In business valuations, Jerome has advised clients and acted as an expert witness in a variety of assignments including shareholder disputes, divorce proceedings, and valuations of start-ups and mature businesses. The assignments relate to parties from various jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, PRC, Korea, Cayman Islands and United Kingdom.


Jerome McDonagh

Jerome has been involved in numerous damage quantification matters including loss of profits, post-M&A breaches of warranties and aborted contract claims.

Jerome’s loss of profit experience extends to catastrophe services experience from his involvement in assignments related to the Tianjin explosions in 2015 and Typhoon Hato in 2017.

His expertise spans a wide range of industries including financial services, manufacturing, textiles & apparel, IT, property, shipping & freight, telecommunications, casino and gaming.
Jerome is the creator of the MDD Duxbury Calculator, an online, subscription-based calculator designed to enable Duxbury calculations to be completed quickly and cost-effectively.

He has presented various seminars and workshops on business valuation, financial statement fraud, losses from aborted contracts and Duxbury calculations.

Fluent in Cantonese and conversant in Mandarin, Jerome graduated from Manchester University (UK) with a Bachelor of Economic Science degree and the University of London (UK) with a Master of Science degree in Professional Accountancy. He holds various professional qualifications and affiliations