Aditya W. Santoso serves as the current managing partner of SWA Advocates & Legal Consultant. With more than decades of experience as a white-collar criminal defense lawyer and litigator, he brings extensive expertise and a proven track record in various legal fields, including Anti-Corruption Court, arbitrations, and settlements throughout Indonesia.
Mr. Santoso focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, anti-corruption investigations, anti-money laundering investigations, and internal investigations related to applying good corporate governance within companies. Recently, he successfully defended a high-profile client in one of the largest corruption cases in Indonesia. Additionally, he helped secure the client’s release from the death penalty threat.
His remarkable experience in dispute resolution stands out; he has adeptly represented clients in proceedings before prestigious institutions such as the Indonesian National Arbitration Board (BANI) and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). A significant highlight of his career was his representation of a national healthcare and raw material trading company in a distribution dispute against an American-based medical devices and healthcare firm. This case, resolved through international processes at SIAC, culminated in a favorable judgment amounting to 40 million US dollars.
In addition to his endeavors in resolving disputes, Mr. Santoso advocates for clients in civil and commercial court matters while also engaging in strategic negotiations, exemplifying his unwavering commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes for those he represents.
