Our Key Strengths in Indonesian Practice
STRENGTH 1
Distinguished Indonesian Expertise with dynamic emerging markets in Indonesia
- Our team features Fiesta Victoria, an award-winning Indonesian attorney (not registered in Japan) with a proven track record in both Indonesia and Japan.
- Having an Indonesian-qualified lawyer with extensive years of experience directly within our Tokyo-based firm, we provide clients with immediate, expert access to Indonesian legal insights without the time difference.
- We possess a nuanced understanding of the rigorous legal standards and strategic requirements expected by clients.
STRENGTH 2
Seamless and Comprehensive Legal Support in Three Languages – Japanese, English and Indonesian
- Co-Led by a team of Japanese attorneys and Fiesta Victoria, ensuring clients’ cross-border matters are managed with both cultural sensitivity and legal precision, without language barriers.
- We provide comprehensive support for contracts required in the Indonesian language, ensuring full adherence to local statutory requirements.
- From English-Indonesian language negotiations to international transactions, we ensure your business is protected on the global stage.
STRENGTH 3
A Trusted Network For Clients’ Success
- We collaborate with local law firms in Indonesia and pick the most appropriate ones based on your specific needs.
- We manage every project with strict attention to deadlines and quality, meeting the high expectations of Japanese standards.
- We offer specialised expertise in navigating the complexities of the Indonesian legal landscape, particularly the nuances between codified law and administrative practice.
Indonesian Practice Team
Fiesta Victoria
Indonesian Attorney (not registered in Japan). Graduated from Pelita Harapan University in 2006. She has over 19 years of experience in Indonesian legal practice, including prior experience at a leading Indonesian law firm, and joined ZeLo in 2019. Her main practice areas include M&A, General Corporate, Labor and Employment Law, and Fintech. She is a professional member of the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI) and has authored numerous publications. She is also a member of the Japan–Indonesia Association.
Kenta Muroi
Graduated from Keio Law School in 2012. Called to the Bar Association in 2014. After experienced in the law firms in Japan, he was seconded to Rajah&Tann Singapore LLP., one of the most reputable law firms in Singapore. He joined ZeLo in June 2024. Through his experiences, he has covered a wide range of corporate law matters, such as M&A, corporate commercial, venture financings and cross border transactions. In the course of his practice, he has provided commercially-focused legal advice to companies at all stages of the corporate lifecycle; from early stage start-ups to listed companies.
Awards & Rankings
2025年：ALB Japan Law Awards 2025 Finalist - Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)
2024年：ALB Japan Law Awards 2024 Finalist - Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)
2023年：ALB Japan Law Awards 2023 Top 5 Finalist - Foreign Lawyer of the Year
2022年：ALB Japan Law Awards 2022 Finalist - Foreign Lawyer of the Year
2021年：ALB Women in Law Awards 2021 Winner - Business Development Lawyer of the Year
2021年：ALB Women in Law Awards 2021 Finalist - Business Development Lawyer of the Year
Members
Track Record
Track Record
Outbound
- New business launch in Indonesia
- Acquisition of companies based in Indonesia, including M&A structuring, due diligence, transaction execution, and negotiation
- Investment in growth companies and startups of Indonesia, either through equity and financing arrangements
- Acquisition of group companies across southeast Asia
- Structuring and negotiation of financing transactions and related security arrangements
- Day-to-day legal support, including drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements (including distribution, service, cooperation, and partnership agreements)
- Compliance with the Omnibus Law
- Assessment of compliance with Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDP Act)
- Research on blockchain and Web3 regulations in Indonesia
- Commercial dispute resolution in Indonesia
- Employment contract and company regulation preparation based on Indonesian legal requirements
- Preparation of lease agreements under Indonesian law
- Advisory on regulatory compliance in Indonesia
Inbound
- Establishment of Japanese Subsidiaries by Indonesian Companies
- Investment Projects from Indonesia to Japan
- Import Transactions from Indonesia to Japan
- Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Procedures in Japan for Indonesian Companies
- Compliance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA)
- Compliance with Japan’s and Other Personal Data Protection Laws
- Regulatory Compliance in Japan for Indonesian Financial Institutions
Articles
Seminar
- Indonesian Land Acquisition: Key Land Rights, Ownership Restrictions, Agreements, and Transfer Procedures for Successful Transactions（February 2026）
- Understanding Indonesian Employment Law: Essentials, Updates, and Comparison with Japanese Labour Law（September 2025）
- Navigating Electronic Transactions in Indonesia: Legal Aspects and the Legality of E-Signatures（October 2024）
- New Indonesian Data Protection Law: Compliance Practical Considerations, and Impact on Cross-Border Transactions（July 2023）
- INDONESIA: PROMISING INVESTMENT DESTINATION? (Online Discussion: Benefits, Opportunities, and Challenges)（February 2022）
- Fiesta Victoria (Indonesian qualified lawyer, not admitted in Japan) will be speaking at an event organized by Asosiasi Pengusaha Indonesia di Jepang(APIJ)（June 2021）
- The Omnibus Law and its Impact on Foreign Investment in Indonesia（April 2021）
- Overseas Startup Trends: Indonesia Edition（October 2020）
And more
