Doly James Simangunsong

Doly James is a rigorous lawyer who has rich experience in legal practice in Indonesia. He has involved in numerous mega-claim and high-profile cases.

Doly James is a rigorous lawyer who has rich experience in legal practice in Indonesia. He has involved in numerous mega-claim and high-profile cases.


He is a standout in commercial dispute, bankruptcy, class action, and shareholder dispute.


James obtained his Bachelor of Law from the Faculty of Law, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, and his Master of Laws from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. He was a recipient of Dean's Academic Excellence Scholarship of Gould School of Law. 


James is a goal-oriented lawyer who also maintains integrity in achieving clients’ interest. In addition, he is great in finding simple solution, calculating and mitigating clients’ risks.


James is a member of Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia (Peradi) (2010), Indonesian Bar Association (AAI) (2010), and Indonesian Receiver and Administrator Association (AKPI) (2008). 


For legal consulations or initial connection, please contact: doly.james@lsmlaw.co.id


  1. Some notable cases handled by Damian are as follows:
  2. Successfully defended PT Megasetia Agung Kimia from a huge claim brought by pharmacy consumers in a class action lawsuit.
  3. Successfully represented the purchasers of shares of PT Adaro Indonesia and PT Indonesia Bulk Terminal shares in a mega-lawsuit pertaining to foreclosure of share pledge.
  4. Successfully represented PT PLN (Persero) in a criminal pre-trial case.
  5. Successfully defended PT Cargill Indonesia in a criminal investigation regarding animal feed registration.
  6. Successfully represented the Age Company Ltd. And Fairfax Media Publication Pty Limited in a class action lawsuit pertaining to a news publication.
  7. Successfully represented Motor Image Enterprises Pte. Ltd. And TC Subaru Sdn. Bhd. In vacating asset confiscation by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise pertaining to tax debts.
  8. Successfully represented President Joko Widodo in several vexatious lawsuits during the 2014 presidential election.
  9. Successfully represented PT Antarmitra Sembada in annulling trademarks.
  10. Successfully represented Tenaga Lestari (M) Sdn. Bhd. In filing court stipulations for holding shareholder meeting quorum and company examination. 
  11. Successfully represented PT Graha Dana Abadi and PT Samudera Jaya Sakti in adjourning payment of multi-million-dollar debt of Humpuss Sea Transport Pte. Ltd. at commercial court. 
  12. Successfully defended PT Coca-Cola Bottling Indonesia in a criminal investigation on corruption allegation.
  13. Successfully represented Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd. in vacating super-yacht confiscation by the Indonesia National Police upon a request of the United State of America government through Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
  14. Represented two foreign citizens in a capital punishment case and filing their clemency to the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
  15. Successfully represented PT Aneka Tambang (Persero) Tbk. in an administrative claim pertaining to mining concession overlaps in Southeast Sulawesi Province.
  16. Successfully represented PT Pupuk Sriwijaya in an arbitration tribunal regarding gas distribution.
  17. Successfully represented Shimizu Corporation in a joint venture dispute.
  18. Successfully represented PT Hindoli, a Cargill company, in settling a land dispute in South Sumatera.
  19. Legal counsel of Salim Group in multiple lawsuits pertaining to annulment of mega loan agreements for Sugar Group Companies.
  20. Legal counsel of PT Karya Cipta Nusantara in suspension of debt payment obligation case.
  21. Successfully represented Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs in an administrative lawsuit regarding an organizational dispute within Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI).